Wychwood Carp Fltr Rods

Was RRP 54.99, 59.99

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Product Details and Uses

Wychwood FLTR Surface Carp Rods

Expertly selected by Gerry’s Fishing – The ultimate dedicated floater tool.

Surface fishing is one of the most exciting ways to catch carp, but using a standard heavy carp rod often leads to pulled hooks or snapped controllers. The Wychwood FLTR (pronounced ‘Floater’) series is specifically engineered to solve this. Built with a medium-fast action and a beautifully soft tip, these rods offer the perfect balance between casting power and the “cushioning” needed for light-line surface work.

At Gerry’s Fishing, we love the classic aesthetic of these rods. The high-grade full cork handle and subtle green whipping give them a traditional look that belies their modern performance. Whether you are flicking a free-lined piece of crust into a margin or launching a large controller across a local reservoir, the FLTR range makes every surface session more productive and, more importantly, more fun.

Key Performance Features:

Through Action Blank: The lightweight carbon blank is designed to bend right through to the butt, absorbing the lunges of a powerful carp and protecting thin hooklinks.
Custom-Spaced Guides: Specifically positioned to prevent line wrap and optimize casting distance with both monofilament and braided mainlines.
Tactical Design: Includes a handy hook keeper ring near the reel seat, allowing you to move between swims quickly without your surface rig tangling in the bushes.
Responsive Tip: The soft tip section is “forgiving,” meaning you can play fish confidently under the rod tip without fear of the hook pulling.

Technical Specifications

Feature	10ft Model Details	12ft Model Details
Test Curve	2.25lb	2.25lb
Action	Medium-Fast / Through	Medium-Fast / Through
Handle	Full Length High-Grade Cork	Full Length High-Grade Cork
Guides	Braid Friendly / Custom Spaced	Braid Friendly / Custom Spaced
Fittings	Screw-in Reel Seat & Hook Keeper	Screw-in Reel Seat & Hook Keeper
Ideal For	Tight swims & Stalking	Distance casting & Open water

Where to Use the Wychwood FLTR

This isn’t just a one-trick pony; while designed for the surface, its versatile 2.25lb test curve makes it useful for several scenarios:

Summer Surface Sessions: The primary choice for casting controller floats or free-lining bread and mixers. The 12ft is perfect for open water, while the 10ft is a dream for stalking in tight, overgrown “holes.“
Specialist Roving: Because of the softer action, these rods are fantastic for targeting Barbel and Tench on rivers or small stillwaters where a standard 3lb carp rod is simply too stiff.
Small Water Carp Fishing: If you fish smaller club ponds or “runs” waters, the FLTR provides a much more sporting action than traditional heavy tackle.
Park Lake Stalking: The 10ft version is short enough to maneuver under trees, making it the perfect “mobile” rod for the roving angler.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: “Don’t over-gun these rods with heavy reels. A 4000 or 5000 sized reel balances perfectly, keeping the setup light in your hand for those days when you’re constantly on the move following the fish