LRF Rods

There’s now a huge choice of LRF fishing rods and deciding which rod to buy is a very personal decision. Solid-tip or tubular? 8ft, 7ft, 6ft, or even the latest trend of butt-less, featherweight, 5-footers? Parabolic or extra fast action? Duplon or cork? Screw-up or screw-down? SiC or Torzite? The list goes on and on. The following posts about light lure rods may not help you with all these decisions, but hopefully they will give you some ideas.

Yamaga Blue Current Action

Yamaga Blue Current Action
Dan’s Yamaga Blue Current in action on the Dorset coast. One of our favourite rods over the years. This is the 8g rated rod.

LRF Travel Rods

LRF Travel Rods
A selection of LRF travel rods I’ve been using over the past few years. More

Busy With HTO

2lb 4oz Perch on HTO Flail

Thought I’d give a little update on what I’ve been up to of late. I’ve actually been really busy. Since joining Tronix / HTO almost a month today I’ve already done three magazine features on the Perch side. One on ultralight jigging for a tackle pull-out, one on Dropshot for the Angling Times and another for AT that’s yet to be published – again on the lighter side of luring. It’s been interesting as I’ve had to very quickly adapt my tackle choices, trying to replicate the winning formula with a new range of gear. More

Tubular vs Solid Tip

Tubular or Solid Tip
My understanding of rod design and rod performance has accelerated since I started fishing for Perch in my local canal. Unlike the sea, conditions are more often than not suitable for throwing the tiniest lures. We’re often talking 1-inch plastics and jigheads under a gram. To me, it’s this style of fishing that has amplified the importance of using a balanced outfit. I thought I’d share where my head is at currently. Subject to change.More

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