The rod is rated at 2.25lb TC, which in todays carp fishing sounds like a feeder rod, but believe me, it has enough backbone to get them under control whilst having the forgiveness in the tip to alleviate pressure on the hook hold when the fish inevitable crash and thrash near the net cord
If you are using the fiberglass, make sure you put some tape over any place you are going to cut before you cut it
Toss bits of freebies and watch for the surface feeds, or drop wadded bread balls into the water, see how long they descend before suddenly disappearing, and note the depth range for a proper bobber setting
Will order again
Ill hold my ground regarding initial impressions with an enthusiastic thumbs up on the fly rod review
All of these cutting and stabbing tools are defense mechanisms designed to thwart larger predators from attacking, and if youre not aware of them, they can ruin your day