Product Review – Advanta CSX Carp rods

by Martyn Russ

Over the years I have had the pleasure of trying out many makes and styles of fishing rods and when it comes to specialist rods such as Carp rods there are 1000’s to choose from. Finding the one that suits you can be hard at times and a lot of people make the mistake of thinking the most expensive MUST be the best for them. I found this is NOT true. It has taken me at least 6 years to finally find a rod that I can call MINE. From the top end Diawa’s to low end Dragon Carp Budget rods I always found the rods always seemed to be lacking something. Some where great for playing fish but didn't have the power when needed where as others were just too powerful for playing fish but could deliver those heavy payloads at distance so I found you would always have to compromise on something if you wanted your rods to do a certain job. I then decided to get myself a set of rods just for everyday use, for playing around so to speak and I came across a new release from one of the biggest online tackle companies. Not being expensive I could give these rods some stick and not worry too much if I ended up having to replace one.

What a surprise I got when I received my rods. Not only are they made to a standard I would expect from rods costing up in the £200 - £500 range, but the performance on these rods were amazing. I decided to take the mid range 3 lb TC as my main pair with a 3rd rod option of 3.25 just in case I needed that little something extra on a venue and places where I could actually fish 3 rods. The rods had the power when I needed to cast at extreme range and I found the 3 lb was plenty and didn't even need the extra power of the 3.25. When playing the fish in close the tip action of these rods were brilliant and even though they had the power of a 3 lb rod I could lean into the fish when nesaserry as though using a light 2 lb rod. It’s such a pleasure playing fish on these rods. I can honestly say I have finally found a set that I can now stick with and use everyday. The performance is great and they also look great of the bank.

Advanta Discovery CSX Carp Rods come with a choice three different test curves of 2.75lb, 3lb, and 3.25lb. Whether you’re fishing in the margins or casting 100 yards+ and anywhere in between, be sure there’s a rod in this range for you. The 2.75lb test curve rods feature a 40mm butt ring, whereas the 3lb and 3.25lb models feature 50mm butt rings. All rods are constructed from ultra-tough 30T carbon blanks, which are built to stand the rigours of modern day carp fishing and have exceptional power to diameter ratios. This means that the slim blanks can cast everything from a small and light 1oz lead to a heavy 5oz and solid PVA bag.
Discovery CSX Carp Rods have a crisp playing action which is very responsive when playing fish, providing good cushioning against those last-gasp lunges under the rod tip. The rods have a 18mm DPS reel seat which is compatible with most big pit and bait-runner carp fishing reels. There is also a laser-etched butt cap which finishes off these premium-looking rods. You’ll certainly look the part when using one on the bank!
As an added feature, CSX Carp Rods also feature a line-friendly, carbon-finished line clip, meaning that you add to the sensitivity of your bite indication for no extra cost. The blanks feature subtle branding and have a matte finish in keeping with the latest in carp fishing rod fashion.

Whether you want to go after single-figure fish or the huge continental beasts found in France, the Advanta Discovery CSX range of carp rods fits the bill. For the distance casters among you, the 3.25lb test curve rod is a total winner. For anglers targeting surface feeding fish or for smaller waters, the 2.75lb test curve rod is the one to choose. Finally, if you plan to fish a variety of waters and use a range of different methods over both short and long distances, the 3lb text curve model is the one for you. The Advanta Discovery CSX Carp Rods are the total package when comparing their huge variety of features, the selection of models in the range, and the almost unbelievable price tag. Try them for yourself!
Key Features
- Made from extra tough 30T carbon blanks
- High power to diameter ratio
- 18mm DPS reel seat
- Lightweight LTS guides
- Laser etched butt cap
- Line friendly polished carbon finish line clip
- Available in 2.75lb (40mm butt guide), 3lb and 3.25lb (50mm butt guide)
https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-discovery-csx-carp-rod

Quick Session on a new Venue

by Anthony George Ron Potton

Club FAW Admin Anthony George Ron Potton NEEDED to do a 24 hr the Saturday before he started his new job on Monday

So he gave one of our club members Liam Walsh a text on the Thursday asking if he fancied a 24 hr session somewhere new but local ...

So as they searched google and stumbled across an unknown water to them called "Seven Oaks" fishery in Pontyclun and having never fished it before they gave a quick call to see what the crack was and cost for a 24 ...

They then told them that only half of the lake was available to fish as knocking 2 into 1 so they went to the unknown venue with some sticky krill 15 mm and some of Rons very own home made boilies. They get there and the place looked a bit strange, just like being in the woods, totally pitch black by night....

The pegs chosen were pretty close in so the art of casting came into play , just fishing at catapult range so baiting up was no problem with fish fizzing around they decided on a basic bottom on 1 rod and chod pop up on the other.

As they got settled in, baited up and we think time for a nice brew , as they started to drink their brews off goes Liams alarm and he pulls in a nice 5 lb 6 oz common small but a fish on a new venue he was buzzing then came another shortly after so he was 2-0 up on Ron. Then not long after Rons left rod shoots off and he manages to pull in a 5 lb common as time was getting on they set up for the night and baited up the swim etc, then Liam manages another and pulls in a 6 lb 5 oz common and around 1 am Ron had another at 5 lb 5 oz so they decided to have a kip and bring rods in as it was chucking it down They woke up around 7.30 am, baited up had a couple runs lost 1 each to hook pulls.

Sounds Like you had a great time lads, keep it up , good skills. Well done Liam and Ron , keep them coming

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