Pellet Waggler Rod

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- 31/03/2011 at 12:43 pm #45622
  TF_drawbag1967
  I’m after one that will really crunch Carp in from 6-10lb, I currently use a Mach 3XT which is fine for fish up to 4lb but does not really fill you with confidence with fish bigger than that. What are the new Browning rods like anyone got one.
- 31/03/2011 at 12:48 pm #136574
  TF_scottyp
  Maver Reactorlite 12ft two piece is a beast of pellet waggler rod – will handle Earlswood, stockton etc biiig fish and big wagglers very nicely!
- 31/03/2011 at 1:24 pm #136576
  TF_squatt
  Fox Warrior XT pellet wagg rod about Â£60 and 11ft I think – got some grunt too.
- 31/03/2011 at 1:27 pm #136577
  Anonymous
  http://www.garbolinouk.co.uk/rods/float-rods/328/mayhem-speed-carp-waggler/ have a look at one of these..had upto mid 20’s on mine can’t fault it..
- 31/03/2011 at 2:01 pm #136580
  TF_spotter1707
  Have a look at the Tricast splash waggler. 10’6″/11’6″.
  Lovely rod & it’s british! Talk to Barford Tackle superb service from them.
- 31/03/2011 at 2:04 pm #136581
  TF_NathanWatson
  The Shakespeare Mach 3 is perfect for 6 to 10lb fish!
- 31/03/2011 at 2:12 pm #136583
  TF_Stevie H
  Agree with Nathan on this….I use the original Shakey Mach 3 for fish up to and over 10lb. Yes the blank is slim, but christ its got some power for such a slim blank.
  
  Have even had fish up over 20lb here in Belgium on it and it has never let me down.
- 31/03/2011 at 2:38 pm #136586
  TF_Mike Herrington
  I also have a shaky mach 3 xt 11ft and used it at viaduct last year and it has some right power, was using .19 and .21 hooklengths for fish to 17lb.
- 31/03/2011 at 3:20 pm #136587
  TF_Fordy
  You also can’t go wrong with the Drennan pellet wag rods. Think they are around #60 with a padded rod sleeve.
  
  I’ve got two and have had doubles with them. I’ve also used them for dace and chub trotting on the ‘pin. Crisp on the strike, soft for playing fish with plenty of power when it’s needed.
  
  Dunno how they do it for the money when some other rods cost so much more.
- 31/03/2011 at 3:34 pm #136588
  TF_Dave Pellet
  Because a big part of Drennan’s phylosophy is to offer anglers quality gear at affordable prices
  
  they could quite easily have stuck a Â£100+ pricetag on many of their Series 7 range and still sold loads but choose not to, preferring to offer excellent gear at reasonable prices
- 31/03/2011 at 3:41 pm #136589
  TF_Fordy
  Anyone would think you were a Drennan tart Dave………
  
  ;o)
  
  (PS….got two 14′ Matchpro Light waggler rods on the way. Ordered them today….)
- 31/03/2011 at 3:46 pm #136591
  TF_drawbag1967
  I agree it can handle big carp, I’ve had them up to 18lb, but I just don’t feel confident crunching the bigger fish in on one. I’m not trying to slag the rod off because for the money it’s a brilliant piece of kit.
- 31/03/2011 at 3:48 pm #136592
  TF_andykoi
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  shakey mach 3 will handle them no problem,
  thats what i used to use at gold valley. If not another vote for the drennan.
- 31/03/2011 at 4:12 pm #136594
  TF_maker
  Daiwa spectron M2 12ft 2 piece, very good for bigger fish on the wag.
- 31/03/2011 at 5:12 pm #136600
  TF_dave brittain
  Drawbag I’ve used the Mach 3 Micros since they came out and have had weights up to 293lbs in matches at Stafford Moor and Viaduct without any problems.
  
  If you use want something with a little more power look at the 12ft Mach 3 PW.
  
  If you need more power than that chances are you’ll end up ripping the hook out of the fishes mouths as there is a very fine line in between having the right amount of power to use with balanced tackle which allows perfect presentation.
  
  I don’t use main lines heavier than 4 lbs combined with 0.20 hook length and I’ confident in getting almost anything out with this set up.
- 31/03/2011 at 6:56 pm #136615
  TF_Chris-turner
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  am interested in getting 2 new rods and was thinkning of the beastmasters . now do they do a pellet wag rod if so are they any good as no one on here as mentioned thm,the other rod is a beastmaster feeder….. so basically do they do a wag rod if so any good.
- 31/03/2011 at 7:56 pm #136623
  TF_Chris-turner
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  No good thn?
- 31/03/2011 at 9:04 pm #136635
  TF_Dave Pellet
  Fordy – you have a pm buddy
- 31/03/2011 at 9:50 pm #136639
  Anonymous
  I have to agree with Dave. You need to be asking yourselves what strength of line you intend using before you get a more powerful rod. 4lb Maxima reel line to a 0.20 hook length is very powerful tackle but balanced to the average pellet waggler rods. If you feel that you need a more powerful rod. Then im suggesting that you need to look at your technique for playing big fish unless your in a hit and hold situation. Much better to take your time and play your fish correctly so you land almost every fish. If you add extra power to you tackle. You will lose many more of your bonus fish that could have been in the landing net a few minutes later though better technique and a little patience! Remember that the most difficult part of fishing is getting the fish on the hook. Silly to lose any fish though rushing the job of playing the fish carefully on balanced tackle until its in your net!
- 31/03/2011 at 10:06 pm #136641
  TF_Tim_D
  Back to the original question.. The Browning Champions Choice PW rod is awesome.
- 01/04/2011 at 9:13 am #136664
  TF_drawbag1967
  True Blue, I agree it could be down to technique, but at the weekend use a hook, float, line, bait etc that you don’t fully have confidence in and see how well you get on.
  
  Cheers Tim
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