The selection of rod is very important when you are chasing after that elusive specimen carp. There are so many different types of carp fishing rods and carp reels on the market each for a specific kind of fishing. You will find three main types of rod to think about each one of them dependant on where you are likely to fish.
You will often see when looking to select a rod a mention of a rod's test curve. A test curve is determine by how much weight it takes to bend the rod through 90 degrees. The most common test curve is 2.5 lb which is normal for close to medium range fishing. If you are looking to fish long distances then a 3lb test curve would probably be more suitable.
The three main styles are as follows.
All through action
These bend along the whole length of the rod, so you can often feel the rod bending under the handle. This kind of rod is for playing fish with the best safety margin rather than a casting tool. These rods usually feel nicer and are a pleasure...
