Tackle database
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68 results
89%Preston Innovations
Monster Xtreme Feeder Rod range
A proper long-range feeder rod range for heavy baskets, big rivers and chucking beyond the usual range without losing that lovely progressive fish-playing feel.
89%Greys
Greys Fin Fly Rod
The Greys Fin bundles a four-piece medium-fast fly rod with reel, floating line, backing, leader and a case. Handy if you want a straightforward setup without buying every bit separately.
90%Savage Gear
SG2 Ultra Light Game Rod
A featherweight predator rod for tiny lures, light lines and proper bite detection — with enough poke to make perch and chub feel like a right result.
89%Westin
W206
A proper pike casting tool for big lures, shads and spinnerbaits, with three power ratings to match the job.
88%Greys
Greys Cruise Fly Rod
A four-piece fly combo with reel, line, backing and a hard tube included. Handy, straightforward kit for getting on the water without a load of faff.
88%Trakker
Trakker Propel Rod range, including 10ft, 12ft and 13ft options
The Trakker Propel is a proper distance-minded carp rod with a fast action, tidy components and enough choice to cover everything from compact swims to big-water chucking.
91%Fox
12ft 3.25lb abbreviated-handle configuration
A high-end Horizon with clever carbon tech, tidy Gunsmoke fittings and enough poke for big water, without turning every cast into hard work.
90%Nash
9ft and 10ft models · 3.25lb, 3.5lb and CG options
A cracking short carp rod with full cork handles, compact transport dimensions and enough backbone for proper work in tight swims.
86%Daiwa
Range overview · 7ft to 12ft
Six lengths, sensible fittings and a proper coarse-fishing brief. The Matchman range covers plenty of feeder work, but choosing the right model matters more than grabbing the longest one.
86%Nash
Range overview: 6ft, 9ft and 10ft lengths; 3lb and 3.5lb test-curve options
Short rods, serious fittings and a properly understated finish. Scope Black Ops makes plenty of sense for mobile carp fishing — provided you're buying for your swims, not just the all-black looks.
88%Matrix
Horizon X Pro Distance Feeder range
Quality fittings, distance-focused tips and a useful spread of lengths make this a serious option for open-water feeder work. Just don’t assume the longest rod is automatically the right one.
85%Abu Garcia
Spinning version, with casting and deadbait differences explained
The Beast X name covers different jobs. For lure fishing with a fixed-spool reel, the fast-action spinning version has a sensible mix of carbon construction, Fuji guides and practical grips.
87%Guru
Range overview: 11ft Light, 12ft Medium and 13ft Heavy Feeder
Three feeder options with progressive power and sensible fittings. The trick is matching the A-Class to your usual swim, rather than buying more rod than you need.
86%Shimano
Catana FX Spinning range
A sensible shout for getting into lure fishing, with fast and moderate-fast options. Just make sure the Catana FX you pick matches what’s actually in your lure box.
86%Westin
Medium-light 5–15g and medium 7–21g
A two-piece predator rod aimed at controlled soft-plastic work, with medium-light and medium options to match the rigs you actually chuck.
87%Savage Gear
Medium Game spinning range; length, casting weight and section count vary
A medium-lure spinning range with Toray carbon blanks, sensible fittings and a fast but forgiving action. Pick the right version and you've got a useful partner for covering water with shads, spinners and plugs.
87%Greys
Kite single-handed range; length and line rating vary by model
A four-piece fly rod range with Toreon carbon, tidy fittings and a hard tube included. The trick is choosing a Kite that fits your water—not just grabbing the longest one.
86%Daiwa
Ninja X Spin range; length and casting weight not specified
A light, balanced carbon blank, cork grip and sensible fittings give the Ninja X Spin plenty of everyday appeal. Just make sure you choose the version around your lures, rather than buying on the name alone.
86%Savage Gear
SG2 Medium Game range; length, casting weight and action vary by model
A versatile predator lure rod range with Toray carbon blanks and useful casting-weight options. The trick is choosing for your actual lures, not just grabbing whatever says Medium Game.
84%Greys
Range overview: 8ft 4WT; 9ft 5WT, 6WT and 8WT; 10ft 7WT and 8WT
A four-piece fly rod range with sensible fittings and options for lighter river work through to beefier stillwater fishing. The trick is picking the right Lance for your water.
85%Snowbee
Single-handed range overview; no single length or line weight selected
A four-piece fly rod range with graphene-carbon blanks, tidy finishing and useful trout-fishing options. The trick is picking the right length and line weight—not simply chasing the lightest rod.
84%Fox Rage
275cm / 9ft · Up to 400g · NRD429
A 9ft casting rod rated up to 400g, built for anglers who mean business with oversized predator lures. Lovely components, serious scope — and a long blank you’ll need room to carry.
84%Fox Rage
Classic · 12ft / 3.6m · 2.75lb · FRD013
A 12ft, 2.75lb deadbait rod with a progressive action and a clear job: targeting pike on smaller venues, with zander fishing in its locker too.
85%Fox Rage
Spinning range overview, with Travel Medium Spin details
Fast-action carbon blanks, a lightweight feel and proper travel options make Prism X an appealing lure-fishing range. Just don't treat every model as the same tool.
85%Fox Rage
7ft and 8ft models; 10–30g and 15–50g casting options
Carbon blanks, cork handles and a forgiving through action. The Warrior range makes sense for everyday lure fishing, provided you pick the casting weight for what’s actually in your tackle box.
85%Snowbee
Diamond 2 range; model-specific details identified below
A four-piece fly rod with a crisp middle-to-tip action, smart cork-and-wood fittings and a proper travel tube. Just make sure you pick the length and line rating for your fishing, rather than buying on looks alone.
85%Greys
GR40 range overview; length and line rating vary by model
A moderate-to-fast action, four-piece build and sensible fittings make the GR40 a tempting all-round fly rod. Just pick the version for your fishing — the little #3 and beefier #8 have very different jobs.
86%Greys
GR60 range — length and line rating not specified
A four-piece fly rod with a TOREON carbon blank, cork grips and a protective tube. The GR60 has plenty going for it, but choosing the right length and line rating matters more than the badge.
85%Abu Garcia
Spinning range; length and casting-weight version unspecified
A reinforced graphite blank, exposed reel seat and sensible fittings give the Vendetta plenty of appeal for predator fishing. Just match the version to your lures, rather than buying on the name alone.
86%Westin
8ft, two-piece: 7–25g medium or 15–40g medium-heavy
An 8ft lure rod with two useful casting options, a two-piece build and a clear job: working shads for predators. Pick the version around your complete lure weight, not just the fish you fancy catching.
87%Savage Gear
6ft6 / 1.98m · 5–18g · 2 sections
The 6ft6, 5–18g SG2 Light Game makes sense for perch-focused lure fishing where neat casts and close control matter more than launching halfway across the lake.
85%Fox Rage
7ft and 8ft; 10–30g and 15–50g casting-weight options
Cork grips, a through-action carbon blank and a choice of lengths and casting weights. The Warrior Spin keeps things straightforward for predator anglers fishing from the bank or a boat.
84%Snowbee
13ft #8/9 and 14ft #9/10 double-handed models
The Spectre double-handers pair a powerful progressive action with a travel-friendly six-piece build. Pick between the 13ft #8/9 and 14ft #9/10 to suit your river, rather than simply buying the bigger stick.
86%Savage Gear
SG4 Fast Game two-piece range; multiple lengths and casting weights
A fast, powerful predator rod for anglers who want to work their lures rather than just chuck and wind. Pick the casting range carefully, though — the Fast Game name covers several different jobs.
86%Greys
Wing range overview: Stillwater, Streamflex and Double Handed
Powerlux carbon, four-piece convenience and some properly useful finishing touches. The trick is choosing the Wing that fits your fishing — Stillwater, Streamflex and Double Handed aren’t interchangeable.
87%Greys
GR80 Streamflex range; length and line weight vary by model
A four-piece fly-rod range with thoughtful fittings and options for very different rivers. The trick is buying for your water, not just the name on the blank.
86%Matrix
Range overview: 3.7m 80g, 4.0m 130g and 4.2m 150g
Long blanks, fast-tapered actions and three useful casting ratings make the Ultra-D a feeder range for anglers who need a bit more reach and carrying power. Pick the right version, though — bigger isn’t automatically better.
83%Drennan
10ft 3lb reviewed on paper; 12ft 3.25lb compared
A proper bait-fishing rod rather than a lure-flinging all-rounder. The 10ft Apex Predator looks a sensible fit for compact swims, while the 12ft option gives you more reach.
86%Drennan
13ft, 14ft and 15ft models
Three lengths, a 3–8lb mainline rating and a crisp, responsive design. This is a river float rod for anglers who care as much about controlling the run as watching the float bury.
84%Drennan
12ft · 1.75lb or 2lb test curve
A 12ft specialist rod with two sensible test curves and a progressive semi-through action. A cracking proposition for dedicated tench and bream anglers — provided you pick the version for your fishing, not just the bigger number.
84%Drennan
Range overview: 11ft and 12ft, each in 1.25lb and 1.50lb test curves
Four length-and-test-curve combinations, a forgiving progressive action and sensible fittings make this a tempting all-rounder for lighter specimen work. The trick is picking the version for your water, not just the biggest fish in it.
83%Drennan
10ft model reviewed; 11ft length also noted
A compact specialist quiver rod for anglers who’d rather watch a tip than sit behind alarms. The confirmed 10ft setup combines a 4–10lb line recommendation with a 60g casting ceiling, without pretending to be a heavy-river brute.
85%Drennan
12ft range; detailed features refer to the 1.75lb model
A 12ft specialist rod with sensible river-fishing details and a choice of test curves. The trick is buying for your flow and feeder load, not just the size of barbel you fancy catching.
84%Drennan
Range overview: 10ft RMAB01, 11ft RMAB02 and 12ft RMAB03
Three lengths, a dedicated pellet-waggler brief and a flexible tip make this a tempting commercial-water option. Picking the right length matters more than chasing the biggest float rating, though.
86%Drennan
Range overview: 9ft, 10ft, 11ft and 12ft
A feeder range with options for compact commercial swims and more open-water work. The trick is buying the right Plus, rather than treating every length as the same rod.
88%Drennan
13ft and 14ft Acolyte Plus Float
A proper float rod for anglers who want finesse without feeling undergunned when a better fish muscles into the swim. The choice between 13ft and 14ft is mostly about where you fish.
87%Drennan
Ultra Float range, listed in 11ft, 12ft, 13ft, 14ft and 15ft
A slim, lightweight float rod for anglers who'd rather enjoy tidy presentation and a cushioning tip than drag everything straight to the net. Pick the right length and there's plenty to like here.
85%Daiwa
Range overview covering five two-piece models
A dedicated bass lure range with posh blank construction, Fuji fittings and five quite different casting brackets. The clever bit is matching one to the lures you actually chuck.
80%Daiwa
SHRZ1162SB-CU and SHRZ1105TSB-CU
A two-piece shore rod or a five-piece travel option? The Seahunter Z Seabass range gives you that choice, with practical fittings and compatibility with fixed-spool or multiplier reels.
84%Daiwa
BG822HMHFS-CF, BG902HFS-CF and BG932HXHFS-CF
Three shore-lure options with HVF carbon blanks, X45 reinforcement and sensible fittings. The trick is choosing the one that suits your lure box rather than automatically going beefy.
85%Daiwa
8ft 6in and 9ft: 10–35g; 10ft: 14–56g
Three shore-lure options, reinforced carbon blanks and Fuji fittings. The trick is matching the Legalis to your lures and marks rather than buying extra rod you don’t need.
83%Daiwa
Range overview: 10ft 4lb, 12ft 3lb and 12ft 3.5lb
Three length and test-curve options, progressive-action carbon blanks and a proper deadbaiting brief. The trick is choosing the right Black Widow for your swim, rather than simply grabbing the strongest.
84%Daiwa
STT805MHS-AU and STT864HS-AU
Proper saltwater travel rods with a serious carbon build — just don’t mistake the two listed models for interchangeable holiday companions.
84%Daiwa
7ft 4in, 0.5–5g and 7ft 8in, 1–10g
A pair of lightweight dropshot rods for picking apart perch swims. The choice isn't just about reach: those different casting ranges really matter.
83%Daiwa
Range overview; individual models differ in length and casting weight
Carbon blanks, cork handles and a useful spread of lure ratings. The Ninja Spin range has plenty going for it, but choosing the right model matters more than the badge.
84%Daiwa
Range overview: 13ft and 14ft, in XP and XXP versions
Long blanks, hefty casting ratings and stout carbon tips put the Supercast firmly in big-water territory. The trick is picking the power you need, rather than grabbing the beefiest one.
84%Daiwa
N’ZON feeder range; individual models differ in action and casting capacity
From Mini Method work to heavier feeder duties, this N’ZON range gives you plenty of choice. The trick is buying for your swim, not just grabbing the beefiest rod.
81%Daiwa
9ft, 10ft, 11ft and 12ft models
Four lengths, sensible fittings and two quiver tips apiece. The Matchman range gives you a straightforward route into Method fishing — just match the rod to your loaded feeder, not your ambitions.
85%Daiwa
Range overview: 9ft 2.75lb, 10ft 3lb and 10ft 3.5lb
An extending butt section makes these short carp rods easier to stash, without turning them into fully telescopic rods. The trick is picking the right length and test curve for your fishing.
86%Daiwa
Range overview: 10ft, 12ft and 13ft models
A serious carp-rod range covering compact 10ft work through to powerful 13ft options. The blank technology looks the business, but matching the model to your fishing is where the real value lies.
85%Daiwa
Range overview: 12ft and 13ft options, with 3.25lb and 3.75lb test curves
A premium carp rod range with HVF blanks, X45X reinforcement and a choice of guide builds. Cracking ingredients on paper — but picking the right version matters more than buying the beefiest one.
83%Daiwa
Range overview: 10ft, 12ft and 13ft models
From compact 10ft rods to a powerful 13ft option, the Black Widow Plus range covers very different jobs. The trick is matching one to your water.
73%Sonik
Xtractor Carp Rod, 10ft, available in 3.25lb and 3.5lb test curve
Sonik's Xtractor is a part-telescopic, budget-friendly carp rod built for anglers who want a shorter pack-down length without paying premium prices, with the 10ft version offered in 3.25lb and 3.5lb test curves.
86%Drennan
Acolyte Ultra 13ft Float Rod
Drennan's Acolyte Ultra pairs an exceptionally slim, high modulus carbon blank with a soft, forgiving tip, aimed at anglers who want precise line and float control alongside genuinely light hooklengths for stick float and waggler work.
88%Free Spirit
12ft 3.25lb test curve, 50mm ringing
Free Spirit's CTX carp rod uses a multi-layered carbon construction built around accurate, long casting, finished with Fuji DPS reel seats and S-Lite guides, aimed at carp anglers who want a genuine casting tool without paying flagship prices.
86%Daiwa
12ft 3.25lb test curve (model BWC2314-BU)
Daiwa's Black Widow G50 carp rod uses an HVF carbon blank and proper stainless frame guides to put together a mid-range rod built for everyday carp fishing rather than specialist distance work.
84%Korum
Available as 11ft 1.75lb, 12ft 1.75lb, 12ft 2lb, and 13ft 2.5lb models. Confirm exact model before purchase.
An overview of the Korum Barbel Rod family, designed for the modern big-fish river angler with a nod to traditional actions and finishes.
86%Fox Rage
12ft family: 2.75lb Classic or 3.25lb X; confirm exact generation and code
A comparison of Fox Rage's two current 12ft deadbait rods, with the shop's family-level feedback kept separate from today's maker codes.