shimano 130 reels Tiagra Conventional Reel Carp Rods Size:CAT2500HGFD whilst larger models are Okuma AJ-12S SE Alijos

shimano 130 reels Tiagra Conventional Reel Carp Rods Size:CAT2500HGFD whilst larger models are Okuma AJ-12S SE Alijos

Okuma AJ-12S SE Alijos High Speed Lever Drag Reel

Previously rods in this price bracket were invariably soft, heavy and not very user friendly, but this range is a real game changer

Carp Rods

Size:CAT2500HGFD

For sure I like the shape and look of the slightly taller spool on the Stradic, but Shimano claim “better casting distance”, and perhaps if one was incredibly bored and went out to measure different reels against each other there could be something to it, but I’d rather go fishing myself

whilst larger models are kitted out with elastomere Crank Handles (above)