spod stays steady in flight. It is sold under licence from Spomb Fishing Limited and comes in Large and Medium sizes. The shape also releases bait in a tapered

Tackle brand — German rod builder with carp and spod rod series

rods are aimed at heavy leads, PVA bags and Dot Spods or markers. The 6ft 3.5lb suits the biggest carp in hard-to-reach spots. Every rod

rod rest is built into the frame. It comes with a green bag for storage and carrying, so it suits anglers who bait up regularly with a spod

range you want and cast back to the same spot with your rods or spod. Marking a spot this way also lets you note it down and fish

Tackle shop · Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness — 1A The Gill, Ulverston LA12 7BJ, UK LA12 7BJ

snugly, and the tip sections are widened and padded inside so rods with 50mm K-series guides sit comfortably. The reel pouch is oversized and padded, with room for large

Holdall to carry extra rods such as a marker, spod or floater rod. It suits anglers who want their rods protected in transit. Holds

Holdall to carry extra rods, such as a marker, spod or floater rod. The outer fabric is durable and water resistant. Dimensions

Holdall to carry an extra rod, such as a marker, spod or floater rod. There is room for a big pit reel and 50mm butt rings

rod tip, which helps when you are searching a venue for feeding areas. It is built to cope with repeated casts using a fully loaded spod

rod · Wide tip sections with padding for 50mm K-series guides · Padded, oversized reel pouch for large big pit reels · Zipped pocket for leads or a Spod/Spomb · Twin

large zipped pocket for leads or a Spod/Spomb, and a twin-direction main zip for getting at the rod and reel. Webbing loops take a shoulder strap

rods come in 9ft and 10ft lengths, with test curves from 3lb to 4lb. The heavier 3.75lb and 4lb curves are aimed at big leads, PVA bags, Dot Spods

spodding at long range. It is built on an 8 plus 1 carrier, which gives a round, supple line, and the fine diameter means little friction through the rod

Tackle shop · Castleford, West Yorkshire — 12 Carlton St, Castleford WF10 1AY, UK WF10 1AY

Tackle brand · Braintree, Essex — UK carp rod maker designing and selling its own premium carp rods

thin end allows a small knot to be tied, which cuts down friction through the rod guides and air resistance in flight. The taper also gives a smooth transition from

These tapered braided shockleaders from Fox are made for casting spombs and fishing at long range. Each leader runs from 40lb (0.35) at the thick end down to 18lb

than throwing it or spodding it. It is designed as a companion to the Nash Ball Makers. Nash states that even soft action rods can cast a ball