The main trade-off here is a lack of power, and these rods dont cast very well at distance or into the wind
The takes can be as subtle as a trout to aggressive takes, often taking the fly right by your feet
Choose the Right Bait Carp are omnivorous and will eat plankton, insects, and larvae, as well as tender plant stems and river weeds, so baiting carp is relatively easy
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To enable you to cast well you need to have a good grip on the rod handle and know that it isn't going to slip out of your hands, even long distance casting when they are wet, and the Japanese full shrink wrap handle that we use enables very good purchase on it, whilst also being of a diameter that ensures your hand can wrap around it comfortably