Coarse rods cover a vast range of rods from feeder fishing rods with extra fine tips for bite indication to the more tradtional style float fishing rods.
Coarse fishing is based around rivers and lakes covering a huge range of species from gudgeon which may a couple of grams to catfish which may weigh 150lb+.
There are lots of lakes now that have been specifically designed for matches these are normally referred to as commercials.
Extensively tested by 5 times world champion Alan Scotthorne the Acolyte 11ft Commercial Feeder is perfect for all commercial feeder fishing. This beautifully balanced Feeder rod is forgiving enough for catching silvers and F1s but has the responsive power needed for catching huge bags of Carp to all sizes. Ultra Slim but powerful blank design for accurate casting to commercial islands and features. Designed to provide optimum bite registration the 3 Carbon commercial tips designated at X soft, Soft and Medium, have been shortened and re-tapered for more accurate casting of Feeders, Method feeders and bombs.
Acolyte Pellet Waggler Rods are perfect for catching big bags of Carp. The blanks are slim and light with all the responsive power needed for playing and landing extra large fish. The larger diameter and strategically placed guides radically improve distance casting and accuracy. Designed for all Pellet Waggler Floats upto 20g+. 2-Piece construction for easy storage and transportation in padded rod sleeves and hardcases.
Acolyte Pellet Waggler Rods are perfect for catching big bags of Carp. The blanks are slim and light with all the responsive power needed for playing and landing extra large fish. The larger diameter and strategically placed guides radically improve distance casting and accuracy. Designed for all Pellet Waggler Floats upto 20g+. 2-Piece construction for easy storage and transportation in padded rod sleeves and hardcases.
Acolyte Pellet Waggler Rods are perfect for catching big bags of Carp. The blanks are slim and light with all the responsive power needed for playing and landing extra large fish. The larger diameter and strategically placed guides radically improve distance casting and accuracy. Designed for all Pellet Waggler Floats upto 20g+. 2-Piece construction for easy storage and transportation in padded rod sleeves and hardcases.
Acolyte Distance Feeder Tips are high-quality carbon tips exclusively designed to fit the Drennan Acolyte Distance Feeder rod range. Their large diameter rings aid distance casting and the smooth flow of main line and leaders. They are not compatible with other Acolyte models.
The A-Class feeder range offers an affordable rod that will cover all feeder fishing situations. In the range there are seven models, four 2pc rods ranging from a 9' mini method to the 12' distance rod to cover all your commercial method/bomb fishing for carp and F1's.
The 12ft Acolyte Distance Feeder rod is designed for fishing at long range and is capable of casting big feeders while retaining its fish playing action. This superbly powerful rod is capable of long range casting with feeders up to 3 oz (85g). With the right technique, distances approaching 80m can be achieved with remarkable accuracy
It is slightly more powerful than the 15ft Acolyte Ultra and a great choice for casting and controlling heavier floats. It is particularly suitable for medium to large wagglers, stick floats, Avons and bolo floats. The extra length offers excellent line control while the crisp and responsive tip connects with bites with lightning speed and efficiency.
Extensively tested and refined by 5 x world champion Alan Scotthorne. As the name suggests the 11ft Acolyte Commercial F1-Silvers rod is perfect for F1s and small to Medium sized Carp + Bream, Skimmers and Silverfish. The rod is Ultra slim , perfectly balanced and accurately cast Bombs and Feeders up to 45g. Designed to provide optimum bite registration the rod comes with 3 Drennan Standard Carbon Feeder tips. 2-piece construction folds quickly and neatly into protective rod sleeves.
Acolyte Distance Feeder Tips are high-quality carbon tips exclusively designed to fit the Drennan Acolyte Distance Feeder rod range. Their large diameter rings aid distance casting and the smooth flow of main line and leaders. They are not compatible with other Acolyte models.
This dedicated range of Specialist Quiver Tips are versatile and well-balanced feeder rods with considerable reserves of power. With three rods in the range, they cover a wide variety of situations from fishing small rivers with light link legers for roach, chub and perch but are equally at home on lakes casting bigger feeders for carp, tench and bream.
This dedicated range of Specialist Quiver Tips are versatile and well-balanced feeder rods with considerable reserves of power. With three rods in the range, they cover a wide variety of situations from fishing small rivers with light link legers for roach, chub and perch but are equally at home on lakes casting bigger feeders for carp, tench and bream.
After 15 years the acclaimed Series 7 rods have been replaced as we take advantage of new and improved materials and manufacturing techniques in our new range of Vertex rods.
The N-Gauge Pro 12’ Feeder is the perfect rod choice for medium to long distance feeder work on both commercial and natural venues. The 12’ length makes this the ideal rod for distances of 40 metres plus and features a soft progressive action, but also hasincreased strength in the butt section, improving casting distance and accuracy.
The 11’ N-Gauge Pro Feeder is the perfect rod for short to medium range feeder work on both commercial and natural water venues. The soft progressive action and optimum 11’ length makes this rod the ideal choice for a wide range of distances. The soft progressive action throughout the rod makes this perfect for winter and spring commercial fishing when you’re targeting everything that swims. It’s also equally at home on natural venues too, fished in conjunction with the lighter 0.75oz and 1oz tips, this is a fantastic skimmer and bream weapon. A proper all-round feeder rod that has a multitude of uses covering a wide range of fishing situations and venue demands.
The shortest rod in the N-Gauge Pro range is the 9’ Feeder. This rod has been designed primarily for short range feeder and bomb work as the length suggests. A perfect rod for short snake lake chucks or margin work for a mixture of fish sizes. Ideal for small F1’s and skimmers, right through to double figure carp. The 9’ N-Gauge Pro Feeder has a soft through progressive action, but still retains surprising power required to control and land hard fighting commercial carp! The 9’ Feeder features a two-piece section build for easy transport/set up and comes supplied with three premium grade solid carbon 2.5mm N-Gauge Pro LT Quivertips that complement the rod perfectly; 0.5oz, 0.75oz and1oz. The N-Gauge Pro LT Quivertips feature the exact same Anti-Tangle Sea-Guide Stainless Frames and Slim LS Zirconia Ceramic Rings used throughout all the N-Gauge carbon blanks. The Quivertip tapers perfectly into the first carrier section of each feeder rod, improving the rod’s overall performance when casting and playing fish.
The N-Gauge Pro 10’ Pellet Waggler rod has been designed for short range commercial pellet waggler work, from fishing up to islandsout of pole range, or ‘mugging fish’ at close quarters. The 10’ length is the optimum length for darting little wagglers up to distances of around 25 metres. The 10’ Pellet Waggler features a soft two-piece progressive fish playing action, which significantly reduces hook pulls at the net. To accompanythis soft action, we’ve incorporated a fast-responsive carbon blank,as fast line pick up is vital when pellet waggler fishing and can be the difference between hooking a fish and missing a bite. The 10’ N-Gauge Pellet Waggler incorporates the perfect balance ofa progressive and crisp responsive blank action.The N-Gauge Pro 10’ Pellet Waggler features a two-piece section build for easy transport and rod set up.
The unique feature of the new X-Change feeders from Guru is the ability to change the weights on the feeders, simply by twisting to click them on and off. These spare weights are interchangeable with the full range of X-Change Distance feeders, offering the most versatile set of feeders on the market.
The Drennan Acolyte Plus 10ft Feeder is super slim and lightweight with reserves of power. It is more powerful than the Acolyte Ultra 10ft Feeder and set to be a popular choice on commercial fisheries where big fish are the target but only a modest cast is required. The 10ft Plus is great for hard-fighting fish like tench, chub, F1s and match-sized carp. The smooth, parabolic playing action still copes really well when smaller fish are hooked. The relatively short 10ft (3.05m) length really helps to bring fish much closer in for ease of netting.
The updated range of Vertex rods feature subtle cosmetics with a more modern, tactile handle. The beautifully balanced high modulus carbon blanks are slim and rigid with a mellow fishing playing action to avoid hook pulls. Both rods feature enlarged guides which improve casting and allow shockleader knots to fly through with ease. The incredible reserves of power in the middle and butt sections provide increased distance casting and accuracy of fully loaded feeders. Both rods are supplied with 2oz & 3oz Carbon Distance Feeder Tips. Optimum reel lines are 6lb (0.20mm) to 10lb (0.28mm) mono or 0.08 to 0.12mm braid. The 12ft 2-piece Distance Feeder has a recommend casting weight of up to 80g (2 3/4oz) and 13ft 3 piece Distance Feeder has a recommend casting weight of up to 100g (3 1/2oz).
The updated range of Vertex rods feature subtle cosmetics with a more modern, tactile handle. The beautifully balanced high modulus carbon blanks are slim and rigid with a mellow fishing playing action to avoid hook pulls. Both rods feature enlarged guides which improve casting and allow shockleader knots to fly through with ease.
The finishing touches to the N-Gauge Pro rods include a reliable DPS Down Locking Reel Seat with EVA Fore Grip. A high-quality AA Grade Cork Armlock Handle, with a bespoke Guru EVA Rear Grip for maximum support during casting. As well as a new N-Gauge Pro under-stated graphic to finish the rods off in style.
Guru N-Gauge Pro Distance Feeder Rods, the ultimate collection of mid-range mid priced rods designed to cover a wide range of fishing situations on both commercial and natural venues. Featuring their exclusive Zero40 tensile carbon blanks fitted out with high quality components including Sea Guide anti tangle stainless frame guides. Slim LS Zirconia ceramic rings, a secure DPS Down Locking Reel Seat with EVA Fore Grip and a AA Grade Cork Armlock Handle. Supplied with three solid carbon N-Gauge DT 3.5mm Quiver Tips.
Guru N-Gauge Pro Distance Feeder Rods, the ultimate collection of mid-range mid priced rods designed to cover a wide range of fishing situations on both commercial and natural venues. Featuring their exclusive Zero40 tensile carbon blanks fitted out with high quality components including Sea Guide anti tangle stainless frame guides.