Carp rod how to choose?

Theoretically such gear may be integral, and composite. In practice, the whole carp rod is quite rare. But components are used in large quantities in the fishing practice. They are divided into groups: "plugs" and "telescope". And each group has its ardent supporters and equally reasoned opponents.

Telescopic carp rod

Its main advantage in compactness. It is well exposed to transportation, putting into a small design that takes up very little space. Telescopic carp rod and the tackle will establish in advance, so to speak, at home. However, the telescopes have a number of its shortcomings.

Passage rings located in their design on the top of the knee, which can reduce the range of the intended casting.
Not everyone's liking thick butt of the rod, which includes all other parts. Sometimes it's just awkward to hold in their hands long enough.
becomes destructive large number of the tribes of the rod, and sand that can get between the joints, sometimes it disables the rod in a relatively short period of time, not to mention the appearance of the structure.

But when it comes true, some manufacturers are struggling with these shortcomings quite well, and some types of carbon fiber are close to the most popular plug-in options in thickness and order.

plug

Such a carp rod is most prevalent among professionals. Their lower portion graceful and elegant. System allows you to make more accurate casts, the fish feel better when playing. It is known that a prototype of current models was the rod, designed by R. Walker in the distant 50s - "Mark 4". It was made of bamboo, a handle - 75 centimeters, ring - mobile, length - 305 cm. But tips are not without drawbacks.

Firstly, they consist of two (sometimes - three) parts, which are quite inconvenient length - e.g., not climb into every trunk.
Establish data often have to tackle right on the water, coming to the fishing and wasting time and effort.

The majority karpolovov still elect to catch the "dream fish" plug carp rods. Feedback on their use of the most positive. Some anglers prefer to use as a plug, and telescoping.

The requirements to Rods

Length. The rod should be long enough. Thus, for example, Korean rod carp Carp Zemex Pro is from 360 to 390 centimeters, which is the best option. Too long are not suitable. They are more difficult to bring the carp landing net when playing. A too short not allow bypass maneuvers.
Story. It must be uniformly parabolic trough that does not disturb the forest, rendering tribute to the impact on the fish caught.
The rings permeable woods must be stiff inserts (e.g., alumina).
All the rod should be dark in color and details should not shine, so as not to scare away the carp.