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A cleaner, more modern CTX Black Tamer build designed for flowing-water specialists who want lightness, crisp response and proper control.
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A cleaner, more modern Tamer build designed for flowing-water specialists who want lightness, crisp response and proper control.
Built for the specialist angler who wants a rod that feels light, crisp and highly responsive in the hand without giving away the power needed for proper river work, the River Tamer & Barbel Tamer Black Edition range brings the proven Tamer blank design into a cleaner, more modern build. These are rods designed for flowing water properly: touch-led, controlled and direct when needed, but still refined enough to fish with real feel.
At the heart of the range is the same ultra-slim, lightweight blank philosophy that made the original Tamer rods so well regarded. A complex multi-stage manufacturing process combines Japanese Toray 40t and 30t carbon with resin content kept below 25%, producing blanks that remain slim, crisp and efficient without unnecessary weight.
The material lay-up is arranged in alternating 0° and 90° layers to improve hoop strength and stability, then reinforced with the distinctive carbon double X-Tape structure at 30° to reduce twist and keep recovery clean. The result is a specialist rod that feels impressively light and lively yet stays composed under load and retains the backbone needed for controlling fish in current.
The finish remains purposeful and understated. Rather than hiding the blank under heavy cosmetic treatment, the rods retain that clean matt look that reduces flash and keeps the carbon character visible. That suits the kind of fishing these rods are made for - creeping along intimate rivers, working tight pegs, or holding position close to snags where a low-key finish makes sense.
Range Overview
Versatility is central to the range. Most models are supplied as twin-tip rods, with both an Avon top and a separate quiver top section, allowing the rod to adapt to very different specialist situations. Fish it with the quiver top when bite indication, finesse and feeding sensitivity matter most, then swap to the Avon top when you want a more direct playing curve, firmer contact and greater control in flow.
That twin-tip format makes these rods equally useful for traditional barbel work, chub fishing, specialist legering and even stillwater tench or bream applications where a refined but powerful rod is needed. The most powerful model in the range, the 12ft 2lb 12oz 40mm, is supplied with an Avon top only, reflecting its more direct, heavier-duty role.
The Black Edition build updates the finish without changing what works. Full cork handles keep the rods looking traditional and feeling right in the hand over long sessions, while black acetal collars bring the hardware into line with the newer Black Edition aesthetic. Ultra low diameter 'S'-Lite Slim Ceramic Lined guides complete the build.
Recommended Applications
• Specialist river work - light, crisp blanks with the backbone needed to control fish in flow.
• Barbel, chub and specialist legering - twin-tip models cover both sensitive bite indication and direct Avon-top control.
• Intimate rivers and tight pegs - slim, understated matt blanks reduce flash and remain easy to handle close to cover.
• Stillwater tench and bream - refined but powerful actions suit applications where feel and control matter.
• Heavier-duty control - the 12ft 2lb 12oz 40mm Avon-tip-only model gives the most direct power in the range.
NBT544 - River Tamer 11ft 1lb 8oz Twin Tip
The finesse river tool. The lightest and most delicate rod in the range, ideal for intimate rivers, side streams, lighter leads and species where feel and refinement matter most.
NBT545 - Barbel Tamer 11ft 2lb Twin Tip
Short-range control for classic barbel work. Built for tighter pegs, close-range control and situations where a shorter rod gives you more immediate authority in flow.
NBT546 - Tamer Specialist 12ft 1lb 12oz Twin Tip
The true specialist all-rounder. Sits beautifully in the middle of the range, covering a broad spread of specialist river fishing with an excellent balance of finesse, control and versatility.
NBT547 - Barbel Tamer 12ft 2lb 4oz Twin Tip
More backbone for heavier rivers. The stronger twin-tip tool for bigger flow, heavier feeders and more demanding fish-playing situations where extra reserve power matters.
NBT571 - Barbel Tamer 12ft 2lb 12oz 40mm Avon Tip Only
The dedicated power option. The most powerful model in the range, with Avon-top-only simplicity and cleaner line flow from the larger 40mm butt guide.
Discounts available on sets of rods, 5% on a pair 10% on 3 or more.
Simply add 2 or 3 rods to your basket to receive the discount.
| Quantity | Unit price | You Save |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | £142.49 | Up to £15.00 |
| 3 | £134.99 | Up to £45.00 |
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