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The philosophy behind the Darent Valley rod range is to take advantage of modern manufacturing techniques and materials to create exceptionally high performance rods at very affordable prices.
Darent Valley rods brings the fun back into fishing.
Using the same action as the highly acclaimed 11ft 0.75lb & 1.25lb versions, this more powerful 1.75lb rod is more suited for using on medium to large rivers for barbel, big chub and on Stillwater’s for big bream, tench, Zander or on any commercial for carp.
Built on a quality carbon blank with a slim full length cork style handle, 16mm DPS style reel seat, lined rings throughout and with attractive cosmetics.
The ringing pattern is our ‘Fold friendly’ design which allows them to be transported more conveniently and safely.
Supplied in a lightweight rod sleeve.
FEATURES
- Fully ground and lacquered natural carbon blank.
- Very slim cork style handle.
- Slim 16mm DPS style reel seat.
- Bright metal front collar and butt cap.
- Hook keeper ring.
- Low set double leg guides throughout.
- Ring sizes (mm): 9 Rings – 25, 20, 16, 12, 10, 10, 8, 8, and 8 tip ring.
- Line Rating – 6-15lb Mono.
- Fold Friendly ringing for safer transportation.
- Supplied in a lightweight rod sleeve.
- SAH Lifetime Warranty.
rods tb Darenth
Bought three of these to use as small water carp rods – for that purpose, they are absolutely ideal. Not only are they nicely built & finished, but they perform very well too, describing a lovely curve with a decent fish on. Matched with small baitrunners, they are perfect for the smaller, more intimate lakes I prefer to fish & are a joy to play fish on compared to today’s trend for 3lb plus test curve rods & big pit reels. They are a ‘proper’ fishing rod to my mind, as opposed to a rigid casting tool! Excellent value for money & highly recommended.
Thanks Andy for taking the time to review this rod and glad you are pleased with them.
I’ve owned a pair of these rods for over a year now and they have become a valuable part of my armory. Initially bought as some ‘cheap’ rods that I wouldn’t mind knocking about a bit, these have turned out to be my go to rods for smaller intimate rivers when chasing barbel. They feel so dainty and match up well with 3500 size reels, but make no mistake, I have caught angry double figure barbel on these rods and they have the action and power to keep big fish from close quarter snags when needed. Quality of the rods for the price you pay is simply outstanding.
For the price this is the best Barbel/1.75lb rod I’ve owned. Very slim and lightweight blank with a nice through action. Well finished with black whippings and dark smoke rings. Lovely slim and short handle, cork wrap over foam which is just fine on these rods at this price. Absolutely lovely rods.
Bought 2 of these rods for barbel and commercial fishing, ended up taking them to France and had a 37lb carp on them. Absolutely great all around rod’s.