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Carp Rods
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Century Excalibur XT 3m 3.5lb
208.33 EUR
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Century C2 MK2 Command and Control 3m 3.5lb
544.47 EUR
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Century Stealth Graphex Abbreviated 3.96m 3.5lb
758.05 EUR
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Century Excalibur XT 3.96m 3.5lb
316.88 EUR
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Century Fat Boy Slim 3m 3.5lb
432.42 EUR
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Century C2-D X Command Distance X SiC 3.99m 3.8lb
666.84 EUR
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Century Stealth Graphex Abbreviated 3.66m 3.5lb
735.12 EUR
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Century C2-D X Command Distance X Titanium K
641.44 EUR
712.71 EUR
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Century C2 Command and Control Mk2
498.95 EUR
669.29 EUR
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-31%
Century ADV-1 Stealth Full Duplon
289.92 EUR
417.19 EUR
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-10%
Century C2 SP Command and Control
609.61 EUR
677.35 EUR
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Century Stealth 13' Graphene Reinforced
641.44 EUR
712.71 EUR
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Century C2-D 13' Spodding Machine
447.65 EUR
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Century C2-D Command Distance Fuji Titanium K
703.96 EUR
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Century SM (Spodding Machine)
356.27 EUR
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Century Fat Boy Slim FBS
328.08 EUR
502.28 EUR
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Century Stealth Graphene Reinforced Titanium
686.62 EUR
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Century C2-D 13' Marker Feature Finder
447.65 EUR
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Century CQ (Close Quarter) 9' & 11'
367.65 EUR
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Century C2-D Command Distance SiC 50mm
673.67 EUR
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Century S1 Stealth
236.17 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.
