Daiwa reel+rod combo

[Angel Minkov]

So I will be looking to fish with the standard 3 rods, as with my current 1 rod I'm not covering any distance and fishing where I do, I'd be lucky to catch a single carp in the next few years. I've stopped on Daiwa Black Widow for reels and Daiwa Emcast Carp for rods, but I was wondering if I should use the 3.25lb or 3.50lb. 

Can I get some opinions on this kit? 

[smufter]

The reels will be fine for general carp fishing.

What sort of waters are you going to be regularly fishing, snaggy or fairly clear?

Also, what sort of distances are you looking to cast?

[Angel Minkov]

I'm not really a fan of fishing 300-400 metres away, distances will be maybe 100 or a tad more at best... They will be an all-purpose - fishing rivers with moderate flow, middle-sized lakes. I will be fishing snaggy waters on my favorite river and fairly clear waters everywhere else. 

[Angel Minkov]

My profile picture is from about 2nd or 3rd grade lol! I'm 19 years old, I'm not bulky, but I can get big distances. The point is, I don't like distance fishing. Listening about people who fish 400 metres away makes me nauseous... I'm looking for around 70-80 metres at best ^^ I was also looking at the Nash H-Gun rods. Any opinions on them? 

Also, what length would you recommend - 3.60 or 3.96? 

[ianain]

For anything more than 120 yards you will probably need a boat, as you don't look big enough, in your profile pic, to cast any further.

 

[Angel Minkov]

It was just a joke Angel.... .. Most people go for 12ft (3.6 mtr) and 3lb tc for those sort of distances when they are getting started. If you went 3.25 tc you could have the option of a larger lead to go further, or you could fish pva bags on that set up at a reasonable distance. I have never used the Nash H Gun rods. To be honest Angel, there is always a little bit of trial and error with rods reels etc. What might suit one person, may not suit the next unfortunately. So you just have to get what you think will be the best within your budget. If you are lucky, you will get it right first time. But if not, at least you will have a reference to work from and chose the right rod next time. Have you looked at the Fox Warrior range? They are a good entry level all rounder. As are Chub Outcast range. Even the budget range of most good companies are of a pretty good standard these days. But I know it can be a difficult decision when it comes to parting with your cash, as you don't want to chose the wrong one. And there are so many choices. I think it takes a few seasons to finally get everything right with your overall kit. And, over time, you will probably chop and change along the way until you find what is right for you.... Hope you find the right rods, good luck.

 

It's not hard parting with my money when I know I'll have a blast on the river, waiting for carp I don't have any particular taste, I just want to buy something and know I can rely on it and use it for a few seasons. I'll make a separate topic for the Nash H-Guns in a sec ^^ 

[buzzbomb]

I'd like to add (and I know it was just a joke), that while being built like Tarzan doesn't hurt, technique is what gets you distance. It's comparable to golf in that even people who aren't in terrific shape can get a decent shot off with practice. The bit about rods softening up a little is true, and in some cases as in close river fishing I like it.