Free Spirit Barbel & Specialist Rods

The Outstanding New CTX Range - Free Spirit are very proud of what they have achieved with the new CTX range of barbel rods covering every possibility. This twin tip rod gives you the option of using a traditional specialist/Avon tip or the quiver/carrier section, supplied with one quiver tip...

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.

The 'S' Specialist has been developed with tench, bream and chub in mind, whilst the Barbel 'S' is primarily designed as a multi task barbel rod and comes in 11' and 12' models...

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...

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 Spirit Specialist rods were very popular and featured a full ground chestnut brown blank and were available up until a couple of years ago.

Free Spirit Barbel & Specialist Rod Quiver Tips. These quiver tips are for use with all of the Free Spirit barbel and specialist rod ranges with the exception of the S Range Seeker quiver section...

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...

JR / Free Spirit Adjustable Tip Top - Exclusively available to us are these new Johnson Ross/Free Spirit adjustable padded tip tops, made in a smart olive green nylon with a lovely soft padded lining.

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...

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.