Carp rod

Carp rods (ground rods) for ground fishing for carp are usually 2-part and have a length of 330 to 390 cm. High-quality carp rods are usually made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic . Often no throwing weights are given, just a test curve . This indicates the weight required to bend the rod into a quarter circle. The unit for the required weight is given in pounds sterling (lb). The test curves reach values ​​of approx. 1 1/2 lbs. to 3.5 lbs. Conversion tables between test curve and casting weight are available in many specialist shops. In principle, one can say that the larger the fish to be caught or the further away the fishing spot is, the higher the test curve should be chosen.

High quality, handcrafted carp rods can reach prices of € 500 and more. However, this depends on the quality of the carbon fibers used and the rod rings .