Banana Rods T-48 Carp Rod
The T48 from French rod maker, Banana Rods, is an all-round carp rod par excellence
To a large section of the carp fishing public, the words ‘12ft’ and ‘2.75lb test curve’ sit side-by-side in perfect harmony. Such a specification occupies the sweet spot where the Venn diagram of casting and playing action overlaps. Banana, one of the world’s finest producers of handmade, bespoke rods, know all about sweet spots, so here’s a bunch of reasons why we’re captivated by their version of this classic carp rod…
No compromises
This is an all-rounder of a rod but it’s built to do it all without compromise. The T48 range is very much a classic carp rod built with futuristic materials and design practices.
It’s those French guys again
Banana have been making waves in the carp world with sumptuous rods that display an incredible level of detail. If you’ve not heard of them before, let us mark your card: they take eight hours to handmake each rod, they offer a 10-year warranty and a full customisation service, and their rods look like nothing else on the market.
Supreme technology
The carbon on these rods uses nano-technology to reduce resin content, and the fibres are precision placed during the rolling process. The carbon is woven at 45-degrees to reduce twist during casting and the eyes are angled to funnel line to perfection when the rod is compressed.
Have it your way
Visiting Banana’s website is a bit like configuring your dream supercar via Ferrari. Each facet of these rods, from the type of reel seat to whipping colours and even personalised messages etched on the blank, can be tinkered with. Your set can be one of a kind.
From €579