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I guess I am going to find out Wednesday, I just pulled the trigger and bought some 😬 I got 3 of these in 3.25lb for £200 on ebay https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/daiwa-crosscast-carp-rod-tt

They do, but I think it's like reels, personal preference and depend on the circumstances. I've only ever used 3 sets carp rods - NGT Dynamic to start, then sonik SK3 XTR, now the Sonik Vader X. The Vader X have been the better rod for me. I'm happy with what I have at the moment, not looking to upgrade, but if ever I have a Snap/Break I will look into the RS rods. 12ft 3.25TC

I'm sure Highy will back me up when I say Sonik do reasonably priced decent RODS. Cork handle available. My 3rd rod (XTR 3.25tc) was snapped by a mate stuck in a tree 😭, other than that they've done all I've asked of them for 8 years. I am looking to change soon, to the shimano TX range, as much as anything to match my reels. Seem reasonably priced. I brought the TX spod rod last year and I'm very happy with that.

One of my mates wanted a beefy set of rods a few years back for france but didn't want to pay the earth. He got the chub outcast in 3.5tc. He was that impressed with them that he has stopped using his top of the range free spirits and also brought a set of the chub 13ft 3.5tc and also quite a few of my other mates have them now. Preferring these rods to their much costlier other rods. If you're on a budget then these rods seem pretty damb good. I'm guessing they still make them.

Obviously cos I have a tie in but have a look https://rodhutchinson.co.uk/product/rod-hutchinson-sceptre-rods/

Sorted now thanks.