by Barbel123 » 16 Oct 2012 21:01
I don't envy you Dave. It is a hard job finding the perfect rod, shame you can't try before you buy. I use an old Wychwood Barbel Rod I got off e-bay & absolutly love it, but that was just luck. I know a couple of people who use Fox rods & are very pleased with them. My advice would be to go to a tackle shop & take your reel, set it up, get the owner to hold the end of the line & bend into it to see how the action feels. By taking your reel you will also get a feel for how balanced the set up will feel on the bank.
Good luck & let us know what you go for
James