Free Spirit Barbel & Specialist Rods

Our aim with the Helical Specialist rod was to provide anglers with a versatile all-round tool capable to suit different conditions and species. We have opted for a test curve of 1.75lb when using the Avon top section which suits both summer and winter conditions in all but the heaviest of flows when targeting Barbel or Chub, or as a Tench or Bream feeder rod when fishing still waters.

The aim with the Helical 2.5lb rod was for those anglers fishing bigger rivers like the Severn/Trent/Thames etc or when you have flood conditions, its more than capable of handling the heaveier leads and feeders needed. This rod is supplied with just the Avon tip as opposed top the 12' 1.75lb version that comes with the Avopn and a Quivertip section.

One of the challenges when targeting big Barbel in powerful, snaggy rivers is being able to present a bait effectively and then control your quarry when you hook it. Coping with long casting and heavy water flows with the use of feeders and gripper leads often up to 8oz means the use of a special kind of Barbel tool.

One of the challenges when targeting big Barbel in powerful, snaggy rivers is being able to present a bait effectively and then control your quarry when you hook it. Coping with long casting and heavy water flows with the use of feeders and gripper leads often up to 8oz means the use of a special kind of Barbel tool.

We are really excited about the launch of the new ‘E’-Class having developed what we believe will prove to be even more popular than the original series. The rods feature a 45-degree 1k woven carbon blank, a full cork handle with a clone seat and guides fitted with the RS liner

We are really excited about the launch of the new ‘E’-Class having developed what we believe will prove to be even more popular than the original series. The rods feature a 45-degree 1k woven carbon blank, a full cork handle with a clone seat and guides fitted with the RS liner that makes them almost as light as an unlined guide

We are really excited about the launch of the new ‘E’-Class having developed what we believe will prove to be even more popular than the original series. The rods feature a 45-degree 1k woven carbon blank, a full cork handle with a clone seat and guides fitted with the RS liner that makes them almost as light as an unlined guide

We are really excited about the launch of the new ‘E’-Class having developed what we believe will prove to be even more popular than the original series. The rods feature a 45-degree 1k woven carbon blank, a full cork handle with a clone seat and guides fitted with the RS liner that makes them almost as light as an unlined guide

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There are 5 models in the new Spirit Specialist and Spirit Barbel range to cover many species including Barbel, Tench, Chub, Bream and Perch. Utilising Toray carbons and finished with a diagonal cosmetic weave these rods feature traditional full cork handles and black reel seats.

There are 5 models in the new Spirit Specialist and Spirit Barbel range to cover many species including Barbel, Tench, Chub, Bream and Perch. Utilising Toray carbons and finished with a diagonal cosmetic weave these rods feature traditional full cork handles and black reel seats.

There are 5 models in the new Spirit Specialist and Spirit Barbel range to cover many species including Barbel, Tench, Chub, Bream and Perch. Utilising Toray carbons and finished with a diagonal cosmetic weave these rods feature traditional full cork handles and black reel seats.

The Hi-'S' Specialists feature a small water rod ideally suited for chub and roach, whilst the 'Stepped-Up' Specialist will cope with everything from specimen tench, bream and big barbel...

Utilising our ultra high modulus (40t) Low Resin Carbon the Hi-'S' Specialist range are incredibly slim and light for their given power. Designed to cope with the demanding needs of the modern specialist angler these rods can be held all day if necessary...

This new addition to the range is designed for Big River fishing in heavy flows, ideally suited to the likes of the Wye, Thames, Severn and Trent etc where big leads and feeders are needed, especially in flood conditions...

This new addition to the range is designed for Big River fishing in heavy flows, ideally suited to the likes of the Wye, Thames, Severn and Trent etc where big leads and feeders are needed, especially in flood conditions...

This new addition to the range is designed for Big River fishing in heavy flows, ideally suited to the likes of the Wye, Thames, Severn and Trent etc where big leads and feeders are needed, especially in flood conditions...

This new addition to the range is designed for Big River fishing in heavy flows, ideally suited to the likes of the Wye, Thames, Severn and Trent etc where big leads and feeders are needed, especially in flood conditions...

The original Hi-'S' Special Power Float rods were 'go-to' models for targeting powerful fish like Barbel, Tench and Chub.
Now given an update with Ultra Low resin carbons and updated fittings the whole range benefits from weight savings of up to 20% on previous models with no reduction in strength and actions.

The original Hi-'S' Special Power Float rods were 'go-to' models for targeting powerful fish like Barbel, Tench and Chub.
Now given an update with Ultra Low resin carbons and updated fittings the whole range benefits from weight savings of up to 20% on previous models with no reduction in strength and actions.

The original Hi-'S' Special Power Float rods were 'go-to' models for targeting powerful fish like Barbel, Tench and Chub.
Now given an update with Ultra Low resin carbons and updated fittings the whole range benefits from weight savings of up to 20% on previous models with no reduction in strength and actions.

The original Hi-'S' Special Power Float rods were 'go-to' models for targeting powerful fish like Barbel, Tench and Chub.
Now given an update with Ultra Low resin carbons and updated fittings the whole range benefits from weight savings of up to 20% on previous models with no reduction in strength and actions.

The original Hi-'S' Special Power Float rods were 'go-to' models for targeting powerful fish like Barbel, Tench and Chub.
Now given an update with Ultra Low resin carbons and updated fittings the whole range benefits from weight savings of up to 20% on previous models with no reduction in strength and actions.

The original Hi-'S' Special Power Float rods were 'go-to' models for targeting powerful fish like Barbel, Tench and Chub.
Now given an update with Ultra Low resin carbons and updated fittings the whole range benefits from weight savings of up to 20% on previous models with no reduction in strength and actions.

We have been working for some time on utlising the hollow feeder quiver tips for heavier specialist rods aimed at Barbel and Chub. Traditionally specimen river anglers use Avon tip sections in all but the smallest streams and rivers or the lightest currents.

We have been working for some time on utlising the hollow feeder quiver tips for heavier specialist rods aimed at Barbel and Chub. Traditionally specimen river anglers use Avon tip sections in all but the smallest streams and rivers or the lightest currents.