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Our entire team at Gerry’s are all experienced anglers and can help you choose the correct tackle for any fishing situation. Please drop us a message or give us a call if you need any help.
You can return unused standard items within 30 days for exchange or refund.
We check our prices weekly to ensure we can combine our fabulous service with the best prices. If you find an item cheaper and in stock somewhere else, drop us a a message in the chat box and we can see what we can do.
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We have come from a tiny fishing store and grown into one of the biggest fishing tackle retailers in the UK winning countless awards over the years. We are still a family business offer fabulous service online and in-store.
Spread the cost of larger orders over 6 or 12 month 0% APR. We also offer longer terms with APR charges via V12 finance. Available in the checkout.
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The Drennan Specialist Specimen Rod series is engineered for extreme versatility, and the 12ft, 1¼lb Test Curve model is the perfect tool for combining finesse with casting range. This rod is equally at home on rivers and stillwaters, ideal for targeting a wide range of species with a subtle yet accurate approach.
The 1¼lb test curve is designed for delicate yet powerful specimen fishing:
Target Species: Ideal for a wide range of smaller to medium species such as Roach, Rudd, Perch, and is also highly effective for wary Chub, Tench, and Bream.
Tactical Versatility: Capable of handling a wide variety of tactics, including bolt rigs, method feeders, helicopter rigs, and running rigs, perfect for casting medium-weight feeders or leads.
The rod’s design prioritizes casting accuracy and fish-playing capability:
Progressive Power Action: Features a progressive power action that effectively avoids hook pulls and is a real benefit when playing and landing quality fish, providing a cushioned fight even when using lighter hooklinks.
Excellent Casting Accuracy: The 12ft length combined with critically spaced, large diameter guides ensures that casting accuracy is excellent, allowing you to present your rig precisely at range.
Ideal Balance: The 1.25lb T/C offers a softer action than the 1.5lb model, making it more forgiving with smaller fish, while retaining enough backbone to handle larger specimens.
| Feature | Specification / Detail | Benefit |
| Model | Specialist Specimen | Designed for versatile angling across various venues. |
| Length | 12ft | Ideal length for long casting and excellent line control on rivers and large stillwaters. |
| Test Curve (T/C) | 1¼lb | Perfect for finesse work, avoiding hook pulls, and handling smaller specimens. |
| Action | Progressive Power Action | Forgiving action that cushions the strike and maximizes hook retention. |
| Guides | Critically spaced, large diameter | Maximizes casting distance and ensures excellent casting accuracy. |
| Target Use | Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench, Bream, and wary Chub. | Versatile for medium coarse and finesse specimen fishing. |
| Rig Compatibility | Bolt rigs, Method feeders, Helicopter rigs, Running rigs. | Suitable for various modern specimen angling techniques. |
Our entire team at Gerry’s are all experienced anglers and can help you choose the correct tackle for any fishing situation. Please drop us a message or give us a call if you need any help.
You can return unused standard items within 30 days for exchange or refund.
We check our prices weekly to ensure we can combine our fabulous service with the best prices. If you find an item cheaper and in stock somewhere else, drop us a a message in the chat box and we can see what we can do.
This item is available for next day delivery. You can pick this in the checkout.
We offer free post to any mainland UK address with a basket of more than £80. We also send all over the world and the best way to find out how much postage you will pay is in our checkout. Add the items to your basket and then add your address. Our checkout will automatically calculate your total.
We have come from a tiny fishing store and grown into one of the biggest fishing tackle retailers in the UK winning countless awards over the years. We are still a family business offer fabulous service online and in-store.
Spread the cost of larger orders over 6 or 12 month 0% APR. We also offer longer terms with APR charges via V12 finance. Available in the checkout.
You can make your next purchase a little easier on the wallet by splitting the total into 3 payments by using Klarna payments in the checkout.
Penn Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
Wader Waist Guide
Small (28″-30″)
Medium (30″-33″)
Large (34″-37″)
XLarge (37″-39″)
XXLarge (39″-42″)
3XLarge (42″-45″)
Kinetic/Westin Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
3XLarge (54″-56″)
Grundens Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-37″)
Medium (38″-40″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (46″-48″)
XXLarge (50″-52″)
3XLarge (54″-56″)
Vass Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Trakker Chest Size Guide
Small (38-40″)
Medium (41-43″)
Large (44-46″)
Xlarge (47-49″)
XXLarge (50-52″)
XXXLarge (53-55″)
Korda Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Guy Cotten Chest Size Guide
Small (86 – 94cm)
Medium (94 – 102cm)
Large (102 – 110cm)
XLarge (110 – 124cm)
XXLarge (124 – 134cm)
3XLarge (134 – 154cm)
Fox Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (39″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-47″)
XXLarge (48″-50″)
3XLarge (51″-54″)
4XLarge (55″-60″)
Nash Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (39″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-47″)
XXLarge (48″-50″)
3XLarge (51″-54″)
4XLarge (55″-60″)
Aqua Chest Size Guide
Small (38-40″)
Medium (41-43″)
Large (44-46″)
Xlarge (47-49″)
XXLarge (50-52″)
XXXLarge (53-55″)
Guru Chest Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Preston Chest Innovations Size Guide
Small (36″-38″)
Medium (38″-41″)
Large (42″-44″)
XLarge (45″-46″)
XXLarge (47″-48″)
3XLarge (49″-51″)
Trouser Waist Guide (Inches)
Small – 28″ – 32″
Medium 32″ – 34″
Large – 34″ – 36″
X-Large 36″ – 38″
XX-Large – 38″ – 42″
XXX-Large 42″ – 46″
XXXX-Large 46″ – 52″
