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Carp Rods
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Century (21) X -
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Century Excalibur XT 3m 3.5lb
239.48 EUR
252.08 EUR
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Century C2 MK2 Command and Control 3m 3.5lb
625.86 EUR
658.80 EUR
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Century Stealth Graphex Abbreviated 3.96m 3.5lb
871.38 EUR
917.24 EUR
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Century Excalibur XT 3.96m 3.5lb
364.25 EUR
383.42 EUR
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Century Fat Boy Slim 3m 3.5lb
497.07 EUR
523.23 EUR
Model
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Century C2-D X Command Distance X SiC 3.99m 3.8lb
766.53 EUR
806.87 EUR
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Century Stealth Graphex Abbreviated 3.66m 3.5lb
845.01 EUR
889.49 EUR
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Century C2-D X Command Distance X Titanium K
776.13 EUR
862.37 EUR
Length
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Century C2 Command and Control Mk2
603.73 EUR
809.84 EUR
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-31%
Century ADV-1 Stealth Full Duplon
350.80 EUR
504.80 EUR
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-10%
Century C2 SP Command and Control
737.62 EUR
819.58 EUR
Length
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Century Stealth 13' Graphene Reinforced
776.13 EUR
862.37 EUR
Length
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Century C2-D 13' Spodding Machine
514.57 EUR
541.66 EUR
Model
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Century C2-D Command Distance Fuji Titanium K
809.19 EUR
851.78 EUR
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Century SM (Spodding Machine)
409.53 EUR
431.08 EUR
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-35%
Century Fat Boy Slim FBS
396.98 EUR
607.75 EUR
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Century Stealth Graphene Reinforced Titanium
809.19 EUR
851.78 EUR
Length
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Century C2-D 13' Marker Feature Finder
514.57 EUR
541.66 EUR
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Century CQ (Close Quarter) 9' & 11'
444.74 EUR
468.15 EUR
Model
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Century C2-D Command Distance SiC 50mm
774.38 EUR
815.13 EUR
Model
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Century S1 Stealth
271.47 EUR
285.76 EUR
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Carp Fishing Rods – What Are They and How Are They Different from Standard Rods?
Starting in the 1950s in the UK, carp fishing underwent a true transformation, laying the foundation for what is now universally recognized as modern carpfishing. Since then, carp fishing has become an art that demands specialized equipment to maximize success. The rods used for catching the trophy carp sought by today’s anglers are designed to meet the unique challenges of this discipline, offering the perfect combination of power, balance, and durability.
At BigFish.ro you’ll find a vast selection of carp rods from industry-leading manufacturers such as Shimano, Daiwa, Fox, Nash Tackle, Free Spirit, Century, Select Baits, Prologic, Spro, JRC, and many others.
How Do You Choose a Carp Fishing Rod?
A key feature of carp rods is their length, typically ranging from 3.6 m (12 ft) to 3.9 m (13 ft). This allows anglers to cast heavy weights over long distances and safely control large fish during the fight. There are also shorter rods, between 2.75 m (9 ft) and 3.35 m (11 ft), which serve special purposes: stalking (a mobile style of fishing close to the margins) or fishing from a boat, where a shorter rod offers easier handling.
Another crucial factor is the test curve (TC), expressed in pounds (lbs), which indicates the force needed to fully load the rod under weight. Typical values for the test curve are 2.5, 2.75, 3.0, 3.5, 3.75, and 4 lbs.
There are also specialized rods for baiting, much more powerful, with test curves ranging from 4.5 to 8 lbs, designed to handle heavy weights. For baiting, accessories like spods, Spombs, catapults, and other devices are used to deliver bait at long range.
Modern materials, such as high-strength carbon fiber, offer an ideal balance of lightness and strength, allowing anglers to confidently battle even the largest carp.
Carp rods are, without a doubt, an essential part of every dedicated carp angler’s arsenal and a reliable companion in the pursuit of unforgettable catches.
Of course, a carp angler’s setup also includes other essential gear, such as carp reels, rod pods, bite alarms, rig accessories, fishing bivvies, or bedchairs. In our range, we have selected a wide array of products so you can find exactly what suits your needs.
