Why use a float rod on a River?

I use on the Severn a Masterline Signature Barble rod
Very good rod, can handle and 10+ Barble with ease

Cost about £80 or less on ebay


"Andy Lawson" wrote in message
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Well.... just for a change on a fishing NG )

I've been out of coarse fishing for a number of years and just recently
started up again (last week in fact!).

I use a 12ft Normark Titan spliced tip for slow rivers such as the upper
Thames or smaller rivers but I could really do with a more powerful 13ft
waggler rod for larger rivers such as Wye and Usk. I would like another
Normark, but they're just too expensive right now. I've been looking at
adverts for Shimano, Daiwa, Drennan etc. around the £100 - £140 'ish.
Anyone recommend a particular rod?

Local tackle shops to me are small and have a limited choice. Nearly all
poles and carp gear.

Thanks in advance.
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Andy Lawson