Best Carp Rod Under £50

If you have been in the fishing world for a while, you will know the Shakespeare name, they are synonymous around the world in terms of being known for their exceptional quality products.

The Shakespeare Cypry carp rod comes in 4 different models and test curves from 12’ to 13’ each in either 2 pieces or 3 piece setups.

This wide variety of different models to choose from makes this rod really popular for all carp anglers on a tight budget.

Featuring a slim carbon blank construction which gives a very lightweight package but doesn’t sacrifice strength or power, quality titanium oxide guides for durability and long-range casting, DPS reel seats, and through action blanks.

The Wychwood Extricator MLT is one the best carp rods at this price range when it comes to features like power, balance and performance.

The rod features either a solid cork or EVA foam grips and butts, making it easy to grip and use in any weather conditions, TS braid friendly line guides with custom spacing, up locking screw lock reel seat, a line clip, and one of the most valuable features, a lifetime warranty policy.

The rods are also available in a variety of sizes from 6 feet to 10 feet. 

Total Fishing Gear is a well known and dedicated carp fishing company with a plethora of great products and rods are no exception.

The TF2 Gear Banshee V2 has an awesome selection and rod variants and a host of great features for its price range.

There are six rods to choose from 9 or 12 feet in length with test curves of 2.5lb, 2.75lb, 3lb, 3.25lb and 3.5lb.

The rods come in two sections and the rods are made from high modulus carbon blanks, these blanks produce amazing sensitivity, casting distance, balance and power.

The rod also features a year warranty against defects.

The SeaKnight Yasha is a four-piece rod setup that is made with high-quality carbon blanks.

The guides are High-quality stainless steel with ceramic inserts and there are a total of eight guides with a length of ten feet giving ultimate casting distance and performance.

The reel seat is very ergonomic with no sharp angles and features a soft-touch coating for comfort and dependable grip.

The Yasha also has a split grip setup using premium grade cork and a cork handle as well. Not to mention the rod also comes with an excellent carrying case to prevent damage and keeping everything from getting jumbled up on the way to your favourite fishing hole, which we think is a huge plus.

The Hunter Pro Carp Rod was developed with castability in mind, designed to take the full load throughout the blank while casting to give an incredible performance while still being strong enough to fight the largest of carp.

For those extra-large fish the butt of the rod has a “butt load” cap for those instances where the angler needs to hold the rod against the body for extra leverage.

The guides are made with high-quality C6 ceramic inserts and create a controlled curve when fighting fish to ensure performance during long runs or jumps.

The rod also features an EVA handle for great grip in all weather conditions, and a custom moulded reel seat that is adjustable via the adjustment screw.

The rod comes in 12 feet in length and breaks down into 3 pieces.

The Hunter Pro is a serious anglers rod, with a price point that is half of what other rods offer while keeping the same quality and reliability of other more expensive offerings. 

The Fladen Eco is a three-piece rod made from high-quality composite blanks and is 12 feet in length and has a test curve of 2.5 pounds.

The blanks are custom slimline carbon to keep the weight low and uses high-quality guides to ensure smooth and long-distance casts.

The rod also has a sculpted reel handle and EVA foam grips. This rod is great for beginners who want to keep the cost of carp fishing low, or even for experienced anglers, and works great as a backup rod.

Daiwa is one of the best-known fishing product companies on the market and the reputation in producing high-quality products is definitely deserved.

The Daiwa Black Widow Stalker is no exception. The rod is created using extremely thin, high strength Carbon blanks giving the angler a rod that is very lightweight.

The thin blanks also have a soft action that helps with casting demanding baits such as floating presentations like bread.

But don’t let the lightweight and soft action fool you, it also has great power reserves for when that big carp takes the bait and the fight is on.

The test curve is 3 pounds and comes in a length of 10 feet. And last but not least the rod comes with high-quality titanium oxide guides that are double legged for great durability and reliability.

Kodex is a power player in the carp fishing world and is a popular brand for the serious carp angler.

The Kodex Stalky Rod is incredibly Lightweight and features a minimal amount of line guides to help with keeping the weight to a minimum.

The rod has some great features for the price, like premium-grade cork handles and a hook retainer to prevent tangling or hooking into objects or yourself while transporting.

The rod also has a ton of backbone and has a ton of power to deal with big carp and keeping them out of snags while fighting them.

The Stalky rod comes in at 9 feet in length, has a test curve of 2.75 pounds and can take the line up to 18 pounds in strength. 

Rod length is an important consideration when looking for a carp fishing rod, and it’s also a preferential consideration from one angler to the next.

Longer rods provide longer casting distances and are more flexible when fighting a fish, but that also has to do with the test curve as well.

Shorter rods are great for constricted areas or in situations where you don’t need to worry about long casts, giving you better casting in enclosed areas where a 12-foot rod might be impractical.

Power and action dictate the strength and flexibility of a rod. Fast actions have a whippy and flexible top 1/3rd of the rod with a lot of backbone in the other 2/3rds fast action tips are very popular in most types of rods.

Through actions have a continuous softer action throughout the entire rod, but have less backbone.

Middle to tip rods are kind of a hybrid of the other two, and feature attributes of each.

Most Rod blanks these days are made from carbon graphite materials, and for good reason, they offer an incredibly lightweight rod while giving great strength when compared to other materials.

Some rods are also made from fibreglass, which gives the rod a more flexible action and has a softer power and backbone compared to carbon.

Other materials such as grip and handle materials are up to you as materials like cork and foam both function great, and are pretty much angler preference.

Rod guides are important and help with smooth castability and casting distance, good choices to look for are guides with ceramic inserts or ones made from stainless steel or titanium oxide.

The number of rod guides can also affect rod action and flexibility, with more guides distributing the weight along the rod and actually making the fishing rod less flexible.

The test curve is a measurement of the amount of weight needed to get the rod to bend at a 90-degree angle.

A 3-pound test curve is the standard all-around weight for any carp rod, while heavier test curves are more suited to longer casting distances, and rod with a test curve of fewer than 3 pounds are softed won’t have the long-range casting of the higher test curves.

Carp rods usually specify that it can throw bait up to a certain weight. Going over the specified weight can reduce castability by overloading the backbone of the rod and negatively affecting casting distance.

There are plenty of options for carp specific fishing rods that are very affordable and easy on your wallet.

These rods are great for beginners and avid anglers alike as either rod main fishing rod or a backup rod.

The rods on this list were picked to give the angler on the budget the best features and quality we could find. And should serve you well on the bank chasing those giant carp.