Carp fishing is a very popular past time in almost all parts of the world. In any type of carp fishing methods, carp rods play an important role. The carp rods are available in different strengths, test curves, lengths, and actions. Also, the rods are made from different materials to suit different fishing conditions. Before buying a rod, you should first analyze the type of fishing, baits used, and type of carp you would be interested in catching. The different types of carp fishing are flowing water fishing, margin fishing, long distance fishing, and small lakes fishing.
An ideal length of the carp rod is usually 12 feet, but a 10 foot rod is the best choice for those who move from one spot to another while fishing. The distance fishing method is mostly recommended for beginners and this requires fast line pick-up, so a 13 foot rod is required for this method. The test curve of the rod is nothing but the strength of the rod. This is referred to the amount of weight that is applied on the rod tip makes the rod bend for about 90 degrees.
For example, if a 3lb weight makes the rod bend through 90 degrees, then the test curve of the rod is determined as 3lb. This does not mean that the rod stops bending when it reaches its test curve. Whenever the pressure increases on the rod tip, the bend gets transferred towards the thicker end of the rod.
There are three basic rod types: A tip-action rod will reach the ninety-degree bend when the rod tip starts bending. A through-action rod reaches the ninety-degree bend when the rod starts bending. There is another option called all-round rod that places in between the tip-action and through-action rods. Most of the rods are made from carbon fiber because it is lightweight and really thin. In the expensive models, extra weight is given by adding Kevlar to the material.
