This is the big brother to the 11ft version and has more power to help with casting heavier loads and greater distances as well as to play hard fighting carp successfully.
Big method feeders can weigh up to 5oz 140g or even 6oz 170g, so the rod used must have enough power or backbone to be a good casting tool.
If the rod is under gunned then not only will it not cast the distance and be inaccurate, you may seriously overload it and risk breakages.
However, whilst this rod can cast method feeders a comfortable distance it still has the necessary give and a semi through action to be a very effective shock absorber helping to play and land big fish.
Suggested reel lines are in the range of 5lb to 8lb although you could push that to 10lb as that might be necessary when fishing strong hook lengths.
Supplied with slow taper glass feeder tips of 3oz and 4oz which are ideal for positive bites associated with fishing the method when carp are really feeding.
This 2 section rod can be made up ready for use, folded and stored in its own padded rod sleeve which is supplied as standard. This rod sleeve has a small upper internal pocket to hold the spare feeder tips and the whole thing comes complete with 3 neoprene straps to help keep everything together. On the outside is a clear pocket containing a number of white waterproof lables so you can clearly mark up what rod is set up for.