Tench rod suggestions?

[Pallenpool]

If you’re fishing a predominately weedy water then I’d follow Wal’s advice. If we forget your requirement of 10’6 - 11’ then I’d plumb for a J B Walker cane. They have a far stiffer action than most other Avon/Carp rods and can be where required called upon to be persuasive (very). If you wished, an extension to the corkage could be done. But the ones I own have 26 - 28” handles already. For the sake of a few inches your chances when fishing a weedy water will be second to none. I look forward to the pictures

[Jeremy Croxall]

I agree with Dave Burr. The Edgar Sealy Floatcaster 11 footer is a superb rod, not just for tench, but chub, barbel and carp also. A steely, crisp action aided even more by an extended handle. My good friend Jeremy Croxall has just finished a superb rebuild on my Floatcaster. I don't know how to put pictures up on the Forum, but I know Jeremy has some on file, so could you put them up for me please Jeremy? Thank you.

Here you go Mick:



Mick wanted to incorporate his surname into the name of the rod hence "Weedon Wizard"
The original branding was not to his taste.

With the longer handle it is a beautifully balanced rod, hugely versatile and quite powerful.

[Olly]

A great rod with a superb restoration - I remember Bill Rushmer getting one in the '60s.

[Santiago]

Might depend on what other species are in the water you plan to fish. If there's no carp then an avocet would suffice or a Chapman 500 if ledring. If carp are there then you might consider more powerful rods.

[Martin James]

Fred J Taylor Roach Rod 12’6. Edgar Sealey Rover. Oliver’s Knebworth 12 foot, green fibre glass with separate handle. I have found it the perfect rod, when fishing deep water also it will handle the odd rogue carp.

[TrentFisher]

My weapon of choice is my bulletproof Hardy 12ft Matchmaker.Not a obvious one but trust me it works covering float/feeder applications with a Mitchell 300.
Chapman 500 I like as a cane option.
Enjoy your outings whatever you decide on.
-Nige.

[Cat]

Thank you all for your suggestions. I've actually purchased a very nice Marco Test (10' 6"), and although the handle is shorter than I prefer, I look forward to its first outing in the new season when the sun will be shining and the tench throwing themselves onto the bank! Cat

[Grumpy]

I use my Marco Medway for Tench sometimes.They are a very capable rod with plenty of stopping power in the middle and butt.Enjoy it!