Carp Rods

The Tribal TX1 rod is renewed: The blank is even slimmer than the previous TX1 and the looks have changed drastically. This rod is the ideal carp rod for the starting carp angler of for carp anglers with a small budget. The TX1 might be the ‘entry level’ carp rod of Shimano, but the quality is high. It casts very far, fights a fish well and has high quality components.

The Tribal TX1 rod is renewed: The blank is even slimmer than the previous TX1 and the looks have changed drastically. This rod is the ideal carp rod for the starting carp angler of for carp anglers with a small budget. The TX1 might be the ‘entry level’ carp rod of Shimano, but the quality is high. It casts very far, fights a fish well and has high quality components.

The TX 2 carp rod range is based on proven manufacturing processes, using XT60 carbon. This results in very slim and powerful blanks which will enhance the casting performance. Although the blanks are very powerful, the TX 2 does not compromise on playing action in the tip- and middle section, required for maintaining a secure hook-hold.

The Tribal TX1 rod is renewed: The blank is even slimmer than the previous TX1 and the looks have changed drastically. This rod is the ideal carp rod for the starting carp angler of for carp anglers with a small budget. The TX1 might be the ‘entry level’ carp rod of Shimano, but the quality is high. It casts very far, fights a fish well and has high quality components.

The TX 2 carp rod range is based on proven manufacturing processes, using XT60 carbon. This results in very slim and powerful blanks which will enhance the casting performance. Although the blanks are very powerful, the TX 2 does not compromise on playing action in the tip- and middle section, required for maintaining a secure hook-hold.

The TX 2 carp rod range is based on proven manufacturing processes, using XT60 carbon. This results in very slim and powerful blanks which will enhance the casting performance. Although the blanks are very powerful, the TX 2 does not compromise on playing action in the tip- and middle section, required for maintaining a secure hook-hold.

The TX 2 carp rod range is based on proven manufacturing processes, using XT60 carbon. This results in very slim and powerful blanks which will enhance the casting performance. Although the blanks are very powerful, the TX 2 does not compromise on playing action in the tip- and middle section, required for maintaining a secure hook-hold.

The TX 2 carp rod range is based on proven manufacturing processes, using XT60 carbon. This results in very slim and powerful blanks which will enhance the casting performance. Although the blanks are very powerful, the TX 2 does not compromise on playing action in the tip- and middle section, required for maintaining a secure hook-hold.

The Tribal TX1 rod is renewed: The blank is even slimmer than the previous TX1 and the looks have changed drastically. This rod is the ideal carp rod for the starting carp angler of for carp anglers with a small budget. The TX1 might be the ‘entry level’ carp rod of Shimano, but the quality is high. It casts very far, fights a fish well and has high quality components.

The TX 4 range was built with one thing in mind, casting big distances without breaking the bank. With testing of the blanks one thing became apparent, building a rod to cast a big distance is one thing, build a rod that can cast a big distance and be a pleasure to land a fish is another.

The TX 5 carp rod range is based on the latest manufacturing processes, using a blend of HPC200 and Biofibre carbon. This results in very slim and powerful blanks which will enhance the casting performance. Although the blanks are very powerful, the TX 5 does not compromise on playing action in the tip- and middle section, required for maintaining a secure hook-hold.

The Horizon X6 Rod use cutting edge Torayca® Carbon Nanoalloy® Technology for a stronger, lighter, thinner blank with incredible recovery. The blank utilises multidirectional layers of thinner carbon cloth and nanofiber plus Nanoalloy® Technology to electro bond all together during the curing process, this is what gives it its incredible power for such a thin blank. A key point for us was to retain a high quality playing action, with these rods offering a subtle cushioning to ensure hook pulls are reduced. The all new American Tackle Ti-forged Air guides are super lightweight and help to create the ultimate distance rods. Using these exceptional new guides makes undoubtably aid your distance casting and make baiting up with a Spomb or Spod effortless.

The Horizon X6 Rod use cutting edge Torayca® Carbon Nanoalloy® Technology for a stronger, lighter, thinner blank with incredible recovery. The blank utilises multidirectional layers of thinner carbon cloth and nanofiber plus Nanoalloy® Technology to electro bond all together during the curing process, this is what gives it its incredible power for such a thin blank. A key point for us was to retain a high quality playing action, with these rods offering a subtle cushioning to ensure hook pulls are reduced. The all new American Tackle Ti-forged Air guides are super lightweight and help to create the ultimate distance rods. Using these exceptional new guides makes undoubtably aid your distance casting and make baiting up with a Spomb or Spod effortless.

The Korda Kaizen Platinum Carp Rod 12ft 3lb is the perfect rod if you are not looking to fish at long range and the playing action is your priority. It is still capable of putting a baited rig well over 100 yards if the need arises, but being the softest in the range, it allows the most accurate casting at shorter ranges.

The Korda Kaizen Platinum Carp Rod 12ft 4lb is designed as a long range casting tool, but for those who don’t want to step up to a longer rod. It is incredibly powerful, and some anglers will find it easier to fully utilise this than they would do with a longer rod, and whilst it is an out-and-out casting tool, it still retains some degree of fish playing action as well and is by no means a ‘broomstick’. Recommended casting weight: 3-5oz.

The Korda Kaizen Platinum Carp Rod 12ft 6" 4lb was designed by Danny Fairbrass by adapting one of his favourite blank designs – shortening both the tip and butt slightly to create a 12ft 6" rod with a slightly higher test curve of 4lb. This rod is incredibly powerful and is designed as a long range casting tool first and foremost – it is quite possibly the most powerful rod in the Kaizen range, and unless you prefer the extra six inches that the 13ft model provides, it is the best choice for an extreme range rod. Recommended casting weight: 3-5oz.

The Korda Kaizen Platinum Carp Rod 13ft 3.5lb is the perfect rod if you want something that can be used to blast a rig towards the horizon, but which also has a forgiving enough tip that it is nice to play fish on and is equally at home casting leads accurately at less extreme ranges, then this 3.5lb test curve model is definitely the one for you. Unless you’re looking for a real extreme range tool, then this is the one that most people will go for in 13ft. Recommended casting weight: 2-4oz.

Korda Kaizen Platinum Carp Rod 13ft 4lb - Out of the whole range, the Korda Kaizen Platinum Carp Rod 13ft 4lb achieved the longest casts during testing, measured at over 200 yards and using a 4oz lead with a 15mm hookbait and rig. It’s rated at 3-5oz casting weight, but has been optimised for use with 4oz leads. If you’re looking for the ultimate, high-end casting rod and nothing else really matters, then this is the model for you, but it will take practice and technique to achieve the best results from it. Recommended casting weight: 3-5oz.