Rod and reel for carp fishing: what you need to know when choosing?

Competent tackle selection plus skill is the formula for success in the hunt for such a coveted prey as big carp. The trophy largely depends on what kind of tackle the angler uses. What to focus on, choosing a tackle for carp? First of all, on the conditions of the upcoming fishing.

What are the differences between the numerous models of fishing rods?

Types of fishing rods

Carp “sticks” are divided into three main types:

– “universal” medium string;

– parabolic rods;

– models for long throwing.

Let’s take a closer look at the differences between the above classes.

1. “Universals”

So, the first group, that is, rods of medium string, can be used both for fishing in standing water, and for the current. These rods are called universal, primarily because they have an extensive range of tests. There are light versions that work at short distances, primarily on lakes. Heavier modifications are used at distances of more than 140 meters, in heavily overgrown places or on a powerful current. “Universal” most often consists of two elbows, less often of three. In the catalogs of some manufacturers there are models for travel, which consist of 6-7 knees, so they can be folded for transportation in luggage.

2. Parabolic line

The next category is fishing rods with parabolic line. They will no longer work on the current unlike their universal counterparts. Their flexible, thin blank will not allow you to fully control the fishing. With such a tackle can throw a small load weighing from 60 to 100 g. at a distance of up to 120 meters. Consist of such models, as a rule, of two knees.

3. “Long-range” models

Finally, the third class – “long-range” fishing rods. These models have a fast line and fishing with them requires experience. With the proper level of training, such a model can throw a two-hundred-gram load at a distance of up to 180 meters. This tackle will allow you to hook a carp at a great distance and keep under control the catching on the current. But this requires considerable experience in hunting for big fish.

Rods for distance throwing are usually offered with tests in the range from 3.25 to 3.5, less often up to 3.75 lb. The weight of the load in this case can be from 4 to 7 oz. “Sticks” of this category consist of two knees, their length can be from 3.6 to 3.9 m. We have listed the three main classes, but there are several other types. In particular, marker and rocket rods, which are designed, as the name suggests, for marker floats and rockets. There are also short models for overgrown places and modifications for surface fishing.

Rules when buying a fishing rod

Summarizing the above, you can briefly formulate the main rules that should be adhered to carpyatnik when buying a fishing rod.

1. The most important parameters are length and test.
2. With a light rod you will not be able to catch fish on the current or in a boggy place.
3. A heavy rod is not suitable for clear standing water.
4. If your height is less than 175, it will be inconvenient for you to make a throw with a rod with a length of more than 3.6 meters.
5. In addition, you should pay attention to the reel holder and rings.
6. It is better to try on the reel in the store when buying a rod, as reel holders come in different diameters.

Requirements for a carp reel

What requirements should a carp reel meet?

Carp reels have several key indicators:

– reliability;

– size;

– spool shape;

– gear ratio;

– number of bearings;

– availability of the beitraner system.

1. Reliability and size

So, let’s start with reliability and size. In carpfishing found a wide application of reels for sea fishing, as they are just designed for large specimens. At a long distance and on a strong current, marine models do provide the angler with advantages. But here it is important to realize that the tackle must first of all be balanced. Therefore, the reel should be selected under the test of the rod.

2. The next characteristic is the geometry of the spool.

Now on sale popular models with reverse cone. But the spool with a standard straight body is able to increase the throwing range by 10-15%.

3. Next – the gear ratio. For carpyatniki recommended models with a feathering ratio of 4.1:1 and higher.

4. The next point – the number of bearings. There is an opinion that the more of them, the longer the reel will live. But practice shows that two bearings in a high-end model is much better than ten in a low-quality model.

5. Beitrunner.

And finally, an ambiguous moment in the topic of carpfishing reels. It is about the presence of a beitranner system. With the help of a special lever, the beitraner system promptly disengages the brake. But models with this system have a number of disadvantages. First, they weigh more. Secondly, their design becomes more complex, but at the same time less reliable. In addition, such a coil is more expensive.

To summarize, it should be noted that carp fishing is a very complex type of fishing, so any angler, even the most experienced, is not immune to mistakes.