By Gerry’s Fishing – Keeping You Fishing Since 1980
Welcome to the Gerry’s Fishing Spare Quiver Tip department. If you’ve ever had a car door slam on a rod tip or a “wrap-around” snap your indicator during a cast, you know the frustration. But spare quiver tips aren’t just for accidents; they are essential tuning tools.
Changing your tip from a 1.5oz glass to a 1oz carbon can be the difference between a dry net and a red-letter day. At Gerry’s, we stock the UK’s most comprehensive range of replacement tips from Preston, Daiwa, Drennan, Guru, Shimano, and Matrix. Whether you need a standard 3.5mm push-in or a modern 2.2mm ultra-slim tip, we have the stock to get you back on the bank.
The “ounce” rating (oz) on a quiver tip is its Test Curve. This is the amount of weight required to pull the tip into a 90-degree curve.
Light Tips (0.5oz – 1oz): Essential for winter silverfish and shy-biting skimmers in calm water.
Medium Tips (1.5oz – 2.5oz): The “go-to” for Method feeder fishing and standard lake work.
Heavy Tips (3oz – 5oz+): Designed for fast-flowing rivers or extreme distance casting where the “tow” of the water would pull a lighter tip around.
Glass tips are much softer and “slower” in their action. Because the material is more flexible, the bend carries further down the tip.
Best For: “Pull-round” bites. When a fish picks up the bait, it feels less resistance, meaning it holds on longer.
Top Use: Bream, roach, and skimmers on still waters.
Carbon is stiffer, lighter, and much more “responsive.” It recovers (straightens) faster than glass, which is vital for casting accuracy.
Best For: “Drop-back” bites and distance work. In windy conditions, carbon tips don’t “bounce” as much as glass.
Top Use: Commercial carp, distance feeder fishing, and river work.
Compatibility is the #1 question we receive. While some brands are “universal,” many modern rods use proprietary diameters.
| Diameter | Typical Brand / Rod Series |
| 2.2mm (Slim) | Drennan Acolyte, Preston Absolute, Shimano (Modern AX series) |
| 2.5mm / 2.8mm | Guru N-Gauge, Matrix Horizon S-Class, Preston Ignition |
| 3.2mm | Matrix Legend, older Shimano models |
| 3.5mm (Standard) | Most Drennan (Series 7/Red), Preston CarbonActive, Daiwa (UK Made) |
Gerry’s Tip: If you are unsure, use a digital calliper to measure the “butt” (base) of your current tip in millimetres. Even a 0.1mm difference can prevent a tip from fitting securely.
If you are fishing at 60m+, look for tips with Large Guides. Small “match” guides can get clogged with weed or create friction with shock-leader knots. Tips like the Daiwa Megatop Big Guide or Guru Distance Tips are specifically designed for this.
In low light or against “glary” water, tip colour matters.
White/Orange: Best for dark backgrounds or overcast days.
Yellow/Green: High visibility against tree-lined banks.
Fast Taper: Stiff at the bottom, very soft at the top. Great for seeing tiny “flickers” from small fish.
Slow Taper: Bends more evenly. Better for the “bolt” effect when fishing the Method feeder.
A: Yes, but be extremely careful. Use a very fine wet-and-dry sandpaper and rotate the tip constantly to keep it perfectly round. Sanding too much can weaken the joint, leading to a snap.
A: Carbon is naturally stiffer. Even though they have the same 90-degree test curve, the glass tip will feel softer during the initial movement of a bite.
A: This usually refers to a solid tip that is permanently glued into a hollow rod section. However, in “Specialist” rods, it often means the tip is part of the rod section itself. These are not interchangeable like standard quiver tips.
A: Absolutely. Most tips are broken in transit, not while fishing. We stock Drennan and Preston Quiver Tip Tubes to keep your spares organized and safe
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