Specialist Rods

( Cork outer diameter is approximately a slim 24mm )
( EVA outer diameter is approximately a slim 23mm )

Full Cork Flare ( DPS or ALPS type reelseat )


Full EVA Flare ( DPS or ALPS type reelseat )


Full Cork Flare ( Sliding bands )

Free Spirit Hi-'S' Specialist Rods
Utilising Free Spirits ultra high modulus (40t) Low Resin Carbon the Hi-'S' Specialist range are incredibly slim and light for their given power. Designed to cope with the demanding needs of the modern specialist angler these rods can be held all day if necessary. The material used helps 'transmit' more feeling through the blank and the addition of the Free Spirit Clone seat, made of the same material as the rod, further aids this sensation. These rods are also finished with Free Spirits 'Perdurable' blank technology.
The Hi-'S' Specialists feature a small water rod ideally suited for chub and roach, whilst the 'Stepped-Up' Specialist will cope with everything from specimen tench, bream and big barbel.

Free Spirit 'S' Specialist Rods
Using Free Spirits ultra high modulus 36t Low Resin Carbon insures these blanks are among the slimmest, lightest and most responsive around. The 'S' Range covers all specialist applications on lakes and rivers and combines the very best of modern materials and technology with the traditional cork build. The blank material being of very Low Resin content helps transmit much more feel through the blank and when combined with the Clone reel seat made from the same material giving better bite detection.
The 'S' Specialist has been developed with tench, bream and chub in mind, whilst the Barbel 'S' is primarily designed as a multi task barbel rod and comes in 11' and 12' models. The Big River Barbel being more 'tippy' will cope with river in spate and big barbel, but also makes an excellent long-range tench and bream rod, especially for chucking big method feeders and PVA bags. Quiver top sections are available separately for the Barbel 'S' s and Big River Barbel rods, prices on request.

Harrison Acurix 12' 2.50 TC and 2.75 TC Flood / Big River
These are a more through actioned rod with a very slim blank. They are great tools for the big work.
These rods are for lobbing big feeders, method balls, for use on big rivers like the Thames, Severn and Trent.
If you need to lob out up to 6oz, then the 2.50TC is the rods for you.
If you need to lob out up to 8oz, then the 2.75TC is the rods for you.

Harrison Chimera Avon 11' 1.25 TC
What can I say! If you want a very light in the hand Specialist rod that likes to bend, then the Chimera Avon is for you. I absolutely love this rod. Perfect for delicate Specialist fishing for...Perch, Roach, Rudd, Crusians etc. Enjoy the battle.
I would use the Chimera Avon with between 1/2oz and 1.5oz leads / feeders with 1oz feeling great.

Harrison Chimera No1 12' 1.50 TC
Fantastic...I love this medium fast-actioned rod. Ideal for light Barbel and Chub fishing on the smaller rivers and close range still water work with lead, feeder, or float, targeting from Crusians right up to the biggest of Tench and Bream. All the power you need but with the lightness of action to have a great battle.
I would use the Chimera No1 with between 1oz and 2oz leads / feeders with 1.50oz feeling perfect.

Harrison Chimera No2 12' 1.75 TC
This medium fast-actioned rods is great for still waters and rivers alike, and perfect for long range big feeder work.
This is a great option for a custom Barbel rod build.
I would use the Chimera No2 with between 1.5oz and 3oz leads / feeders with 2oz feeling about right.

Harrison Chimera No3 12' 2.25 TC Flood / Big River
This fantastic medium actioned rod is a great tools for the big work.
This rod is a good step up in "power" over the No2. Great for lobbing bigger feeders on big rivers like the Thames, Severn, Wye and Trent when there is a bit of extra water on.
Capable of lobbing out 5oz without drama.
Despite the up rated lobbing capabilities of the No3 Flood / Big River rod, it still retains a good playing action and great bite detection.
I would use the Chimera No3 with between 2oz and 5oz leads / feeders with 3oz feeling very comfortable.

Harrison Chimera No4 13' 2.75 TC Flood / Big River
This fantastic medium fast-actioned rod that's a great tools for the really big work.
This rod is a good step up in "power" again over the No3. Great for lobbing bigger feeders on big rivers like the Thames, Wye Severn and Trent when the going is tough and leaser rods have just given up and started to cry. Lol.
Despite the up rated lobbing capabilities of the No4 Flood / Big River rod, it still retains as good a playing action as to be expected from such a "powerful" rod and bite detection is still very obvious. 
I would use the Chimera No4 with between 3oz and 8oz leads / feeders with 4oz to 5oz feeling good.

Harrison Torrix 11' 1.50 TC ( Words by Rover Products )
This rod is great for Chub and light Barbel fishing. Although very delicate in the tip this rod has bags of power and would make a very versatile companion being equally at home throwing feeders for Bream and Tench. This rod is incredibly versatile, thanks to the Torrix Blank featherweight. Hold this rod all day, touch ledger, fish floaters for Carp, minnow for Perch or a lump of paste for a winter Chub.

Harrison Torrix 11' 1.75 TC
The perfect rod for rolling meat for Barbel. I know the test curve appears high, but due to the fast action this rod has a fantastic, light, super crisp feel that detects a bite instantly and gives you the power to get stuck in. I was amazed when I first got my hands on this rod and I call it an X Factor rod. It just feels perfect. I can hold this rod all day long, with no trouble and really enjoy the battle, never under or over gunned.

Harrison Torrix 11' 2.00 TC ( Words by Rover Products )
Ideal rod for seeking out big Barbel in snags and powerful rivers. Stop fish in their tracks and watch them roll over like a crocodile! This rod can handle anything and yet Harrisons have somehow made it light as a feather and sensitive. Carp anglers would also find a use for light line carping and Salmon anglers would find this rod versatile enough for shrimping.

Harrison Torrix 12' 1.25 TC
This rod has a fast tip and a powerful butt section. In fact it has more low down power than the 12' 1.50 TC model. This rod is perfect for many styles of fishing targeting various species. Chubbing with this rod is great and due to its low down grunt will deal with Mr Barbel with ease. 
On the still waters everything from Crusians and Bream right up to high single figure Carp are all fair game for this rod. This rod is light enough to hold all day and if you can only have one rod for light specialist angling then this is well worth consideration.

Harrison Torrix 12' 1.50 TC
Ideal as a dedicated Barbel rod for small rivers such as the Kennet, Lodden, Hampshire Avon, Teme, etc. Build on the same mandrels as it 1.75 TC big brother but using a more flexible carbon in the butt section. This give a very nice battle curve and perfect for Barbel on the small rivers.

Harrison Torrix 12' 1.75 TC and 2.00 TC
These rods are great for still waters and perfect for long range big feeder work for Bream and Tench. On the rivers I personally feel that these are a bit to heavy for small rivers and a bit light for the big ones. Jack of all trades, but master of none. If you can only buy one rod to do all things well enough on big and smalll rivers alike then these are ideal.
See the Flood / Big River rod for the ideal model to deal with the "Big Stuff".

Harrison Torrix 12' 2.50 TC and 2.75 TC Flood / Big River
These fantastic fast-actioned rods are great tools for the big work.
These rods are for lobbing big feeders, method balls, for use on big rivers like the Thames, Severn and Trent.
If you need to lob out up to 6oz, then the 2.50TC is the rods for you.
If you need to lob out up to 8oz, then the 2.75TC is the rods for you.
Despite the hugh lobbing capabilities of the Flood / Big River rods, they still retains a good playing action and great bite detection.