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There are so many carp rods to choose from, it's mind numbing. The power, the stated test curves, varies from model to model depending on the rod's action and from which manufacturer. It can all be a bit too much at times.

I've built and tried most, I have short-listed the best below and these are the rods I would use and recommend.
After all, you come to a rod maker to get a great build, so it only makes sence that your rods are built on the best blanks.

I do however build the full range from Harrison, Century and FreeSpirit, so if you have a model you want, just telephone me.

Maximum distance Carp fishing. A great fishing rod, for the big work, would be Harrison's fantastic medium-action Torrix 3.50 TC in 12' or 13'.
This rod is the big brother of the very popular Torrix 12' 3.25 TC power all-rounder. If you want a rod to hit 4oz leads, big bags and method ball a good old distance, then the 3.50 TC is the one. This rod isn't as specialised as the Trebuchet and it would suit more people in the big hitting stakes, as it has an easy cast action. But remember, it is powerful, so you do need to be OK at casting to get the most out of it.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on this rod.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 40/30/25/20/16/16tip or 50/40/30/25/20/16tip.
Colour Options are available along with ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The Torrix 12' 3.50 TC starts at £265.00
The Torrix 13' 3.50 TC starts att £285.00
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.

Power All-rounders are the most popular carp rods, as they cover most aspects of modern-day carp angling.
Harrison's medium-action Torrix 12' 3.25 TC sells hand-over-fist and with good reason. It is almost all things to all men, very easy to use and very capable. It is happy hitting a 3.5oz lead at high speed. I have never heard a bad word said about this model. It's that good and I whole heartedly recommend it.
Harrison's Torrix 12' 6'' 3.35 TC TE ( Design input by Terry Edmonds) gives a little bit more power and length.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on these rods.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 40/30/25/20/16/16tip or 50/40/30/25/20/16tip.
Colour Options are available along with ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The Torrix 12' 3.25 TC starts at £255.00
The Torrix 12' 6'' 3.35 TC TE starts at £285.00
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.

Power All-rounders are the most popular carp rods as they cover most aspects of modern day carp angling.
The medium-fast action Century AK47 12'6'' 3.50 TC is the rod I currently use, for my power work. It is happy hitting a 4oz lead at high speed. These rods have a similar capability to the Torrix TE, but with a little more power in the butt section and a little less power in the tip - hence, medium-fast. This rod is very capable, but it does require a little more casting skill to get the most out of it.
The AK47 is autoclaved to stop test curve decay, to give years and years of use.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on this rod.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 40/30/25/20/16/16tip or 50/40/30/25/20/16tip.
The blank colour is graphite grey with a matt varnish, but you do have ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The AK47 12'6'' 3.50 TC starts at £220.00, which is great value, as I buy the blanks in batches and Century kindly gives me a very good price.
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.
Instock ready to build. Delivery in 2 weeks.

Lightweight All-rounders are fantastic rods capable of playing any carp that swims, and hitting lighter weights a very long way, when needed.
Harrison's medium-action Torrix 12' 2.75 TC is a lighter version of its big brother, the 3.25 TC. It is very easy to use and very capable. It is happy hitting 2.5oz lead at high speed, or lobbing PVA bags to medium ranges.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on this rod.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 40/30/25/20/16/16tip.
Colour Options are available along with ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The Torrix 12' 2.75 TC starts at £250.00
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.

Lightweight All-rounders are fantastic rods capable of playing any carp that swims, and hitting lighter weights a very long way when needed.
The medium-fast action Century AK47 12'6'' 2.75 TC is happy hitting a 2.5oz lead at high speed, or lobbing PVA bags to medium ranges.
The AK47 is autoclaved to stop test curve decay, to give years and years of use.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on this rod.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 40/30/25/20/16/16tip.
The blank colour is graphite grey with a matt varnish, but you do have ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The AK47 12'6'' 2.75 TC starts at £210.00, which is great value, as I buy the blanks in batches and Century kindly gives me a very good price.
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag, and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.
Instock ready to build. Delivery in 2 weeks.

Pond, Surface and Stalker Carp fishing. When you need something small, light, or both.
Harrison's medium-action Torrix 12' 2.50 TC is just fantastic. I use these for my small work and they are very easy to use. They are very capable and are happy hitting a 2oz lead at high speed, or lobbing PVA bags to medium ranges.
These rods are happy when using buzzers or in the hand, as they are that light. I use mine for stalking, surface work or with a float. You name it! I love them and whole heartedly recommend this model.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on this rod.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 30/25/20/16/12/12tip or 25/20/16/12/10/10tip
Colour Options are available along with ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The Torrix 12' 2.50 TC starts at £245.00
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag, and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.

Pond, Surface and Stalker Carp fishing. When you need something small, light, or both.
Harrison's medium-action Torrix 12' 2.00 TC uses the fantastic, specialist blank. It is capable of dealing with double figure Barbel with ease, but it is built in a carp rod style. Wonderful!.
It is happy hitting a 1.5oz lead at high speed, or lobbing PVA bags to close ranges.
These rods are happy when using buzzers or in the hand, as they are very light. An ideal rod for targeting smaller carp on 'runs' waters.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on this rod.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 25/20/16/12/10/10tip
Colour Options are available along with ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The Torrix 12' 2.00 TC starts at £240.00
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag, and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrae ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.

Pond, Surface and Stalker Carp fishing. When you need something small, light, or both.
Harrison's medium-action Torrix 10' 2.75 TC - Hit and hold on.
It is happy hitting a 2oz lead at high speed, or lobbing PVA bags to close ranges.
These rods are happy when using buzzers or in the hand, as they are very light. Ideal for stalking, as that's what they are designed to do.
My mate, Adam, has one and he landed the 'Nutsey 50' on his.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on this rod.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 25/20/16/12/10/10tip
Colour Options are available along with ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The Torrix 10' 2.75 TC starts at £225.00
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag, and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.

Spoding. If you want a Torrix carp rod then I would choose the 12' Torrix Spod rod. This rod is about 4.50 TC and is designed to hit spods the same distances that the 3.50 TC Carp rod can hit a baited rig.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on these rods.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 40/30/25/20/16/16tip or 50/40/30/25/20/16tip.
Colour Options are available along with ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The Torrix 12' 3.25 TC starts at £250.00
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag, and any personal little bits, such as rod numbering, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choosethem. These prices are on the ring option page.

Marker and feature finding. I was dissatisfied with the so-called Marker rods that were available, so I got Harrison to make me one, to my specifications. It is simple called Marker. This rod is the ideal 12' Marker rod, as far as I am concerned.
This rod has good flex and ample power to put your marker float wherever you want it and with little effort. The tip has been stiffened and blended to maximise the transverse vibration wave from the feature finding lead, up the braid, down the rod, and into your hand. That is what Marker rods should be all about, finding what's out there.
There are a full range of handle options available to be built on these rods.
See the Handle Options page.
Ring Options ---- 40/30/25/20/16/16tip or 50/40/30/25/20/16tip.
Colour Options are available along with ring whipping colour options. After all it is custom built.
The Marker 12' starts at £225.00
This price includes the handle options, colour options, a cloth rod bag, and any personal little bits, such as depth markings, monograms, etc.
The only extra to pay for on the rod is the upgrade ring option if you choose them. These prices are on the ring option page.