What Type of Fishing Rods Are Best for Carp?
There are 3 basic types of carp rods: all through action, medium tip action and fast taper tip action. Rod selection depends on the distance being fished. All through action is best at short distances. For greater but not extremely long distances, a medium action rod is a good choice because it has more power in toward the handle or butt. In the case of very long distances that require long casts, the fast tip action rod is recommended due to its power and capacity for handling the weight needed for successful distance casts. Any carp fishing rod will also have a test curve that’s calibrated to the weight of the fish. For carp up to 15 pounds, a test curve of up to 2 pounds is adequate. For larger quarry, choose a rod with a test curve of 3.
