Shimano Purist Barbel Multi Classic
PAY AROUND
£174.99
Don’t let the name fool you. This versatile twin-top rod is perfect for float or Method feeder duties when big bream and tench are the target.
It comes with a 1.5lb test curve Avon tip, and a separate 1.5lb quivertip carrier along with three, brilliant white high-viz quivertips rated at 2oz, 3oz and 5oz.
A detachable 1ft dolly extension allows you to reduce the rod from 12ft to 11ft when fishing in tight swims or on small rivers. Another good ‘bite alarm’ rod.
The 12lb reel line rating on this rod gives you the power to land big fish but the slightly softer through-action means you can fish hooklengths down to about 4lb if required.
It’s a good rod to have if you fish heavily-weeded or snaggy swims where fish have to be bullied.