Svendsen Desperado
PAY AROUND
£49.99
This beefy rod has loads of firepower down the blank to beat the biggest river species throughout four seasons of fishing.
The rod has an official line rating of between 4lb and 8lb, but it will fish heavier lines if required in winter floodwater/snaggy swim conditions.
The butt section is massively stiff to provide casting backbone and the ability to deliver larger-than-normal feeders though it is a bit thick at the butt end.
The three heavy glass quivertips aren’t officially rated but are estimated at around 2.5oz, 3oz and 4oz. This makes this rod great for throwing loads up to 3.5oz and waiting for big drop-back bites. It is not a rod capable of showing up shy silverfish taps, rattles and knocks.
A good choice if you want a ‘power’ rated rod on a limited budget in these hard times!