Daiwa Black Widow + Carp Rod 13’ 4lb

Daiwa Black Widow + Carp Rod (2026 Model) | 13’ 4lb

A new species of performance has arrived. At Gerry’s Fishing, we’ve long respected the Black Widow name for bringing incredible value to the carp scene, but the new 2026 Black Widow + is a total evolution. This 13’ 4lb edition is the undisputed heavy hitter of the range, designed specifically for those who need to conquer massive inland seas and reach the fish that others simply can’t.

The “plus” in the name signifies a leap in blank technology. Despite being the lightest Black Widow rods ever created, the 13’ 4lb model is a distance-casting machine. During testing, this blank consistently smashed through the 150-yard barrier, proving that you don’t need to spend a fortune to achieve elite-level casting.

What makes the Black Widow + special is the balance of power. While it features an innovative blank designed for distance, it retains a progressive action. This ensures that once you’ve hooked a monster at range, the rod remains forgiving enough to cushion those desperate lunges under the rod tip, reducing the risk of pulled hooks.

Technical Specifications

Where to Use This Rod (Examples)

The 13’ 4lb model is the “Extreme Distance” specialist, built for big-water challenges:

• Large Continental Reservoirs: When the fish are holding in the middle of a massive lake, the 13’ length provides the leverage needed to punch 4oz leads into the horizon.

• Solid Bag Fishing: The 4lb test curve has the backbone to compress and launch heavy solid PVA bags without the blank feeling overloaded.

• High-Energy Casting: Ideal for anglers who have a powerful casting technique and need a rod that can keep up with their physical output.

Pro Tip: To truly unlock the 150-yard+ potential of this 13’ blank, pair it with a dedicated Big Pit reel and a tapered spod/casting leader. The lightweight skeletal guides on this model are designed to minimize line friction and increase tip speed, so the faster you can compress the blank, the more distance you will gain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 4lb test curve too stiff for playing fish?

While 4lb is a high rating, the Black Widow + utilizes a progressive action. This means the rod has a soft enough tip to absorb the movements of a fish, only tightening up and showing its true power in the mid and butt sections when you really need to lean on it.

What is the benefit of the skeletal guides?

Standard guides add weight to the tip, which can cause the rod to “wobble” after a cast (reducing distance). These skeletal guides are incredibly light, allowing the tip to recover instantly. This means your line travels through the rings with less turbulence, adding vital yards to your cast.

Does the rod look as good as it performs?

Absolutely. It features a modern, understated matt finish, a premium machined aluminium butt cap, and very subtle red thread accents hidden within the black wraps. It has a high-end “custom” look without the price tag.

Why choose 13′ over the standard 12′ model?

The extra foot of length creates a larger arc during the cast, which generates more tip speed. If you are over 6ft tall or have a powerful casting style, the 13′ model will almost certainly add 10-20 yards to your average cast compared to a 12′ rod