Custom built Barbel & specialist rods for fishermen who want only the finest quality Barbel, Chub, Perch, Tench & Roach fishing rods available
build it uniquely
Custom barbel & Specialist rod blanks
THE BLANKS
*NEW* HARRISON AVIATOR SPECIALIST BLANKS
Harrisons new flag ship range for the Specialist Angler.
The Specialist Angler can have the best UK made blank available
The medium action blank is a perfect blend for both casting and fish fighting
Matte “full length” 1k blank
12ft 1.75tc 2oz to 4oz sweet spot weight range
12ft 2.25tc 3oz to 6oz sweet spot weight range
12ft 2.75tc 4oz to 8oz sweet spot weight range
HARRISON TORRIX BARBEL & SPECIALIST ROD BLANKS
Torrix is a more modern feeling blank compared to the chimera , not a huge difference , but has a slightly faster tip action compared to the chimera and a lighter feel and performs the intended task very well . Harrisons newest model blank
1k Carbon weave butt section , unidirectional carbon tip section
HARRISON TORRIX 11 ft - 1.5 lb
Ideal for Chub and light Barbel fishing. delicate tip with plenty of power, good for casting feeders for Bream and Tench. lightweight torrix Blank to Hold all day, touch ledgering , floaters for Carp, paste fishing for chub in winter
HARRISON TORRIX 11 ft - 1.75 lb
Ray Walton style rolling meat for Barbel. fast action, light, crisp feel, great bite detection Great feeling rod, the perfect blend of power and action.
HARRISON TORRIX 11 ft -2.0 lb
Good for big Barbel in snags and big rivers. Lots of power! Still light and sensitive
HARRISON TORRIX 12ft - 1.25 lb
Fast tip and a powerful butt section. more butt down power than the 12'
1.50 TC model. Versatile blank, good chub and barbel rod, good backbone.
For still water Crucians and Bream to single figure Carp. Very light to hold all-day.
HARRISON TORRIX 12 ft 1.5 lb
Perfect Barbel rod for small rivers like the Kennet, Hampshire Avon, etc. Build on the same mandrels as it 1.75 But with more flexible carbon in the butt section.
HARRISON TORRIX 12 ft 1.75 lb & 2.0lb
A beautiful through action rod Designed to cope with all modern specialist applications From long range feeder fishing To fishing a lead for Barbel.
HARRISON TORRIX 12 ft 2.25 lb casting range 3-6oz (4oz optimal)
HARRISON TORRIX 12 ft 2.50 lb casting range 3-7oz (5oz optimal)
HARRISON TORRIX 12 ft 2.75 lb casting range 4-8oz (6oz optimal)
FLOOD / BIG RIVER Fast-actioned rods for the big rivers or rivers in heavy flood For casting feeders, method balls on big rivers like the Thames, Severn and Trent ,Still retains good playing action and great bite detection.
HARRISON CHIMERA BARBEL & SPECIALIST ROD BLANKS
Chimera compared to the torrix is slightly more through action which is a pleasure to fight fish with, a tad bit heavier but able to handle a slightly wider range of lead per model, very rugged 3k carbon weave butt, 50% 3k weave tip section
HARRISON CHIMERA AVON 11 ft -1.25 lb
A very light, lovely full through action avon rod with a little backbone if required. Perfect for perch, chub, Rudd,roach and crucians
HARRISON CHIMERA no1 - 12ft -1.5 lb
Perfect for Barbel and Chub fishing on the small rivers and small still waters using float or feeders targeting crusians to the big Tench and Bream. Plenty of power, lovely light action
HARRISON CHIMERA no2 - 12 ft -1.75 lb
For still waters and rivers, and good for long range big feeder work. A state of the art specialist 1.75lb test curve barbel rod based on the Interceptor but with chimera 3k woven fabric, Stepped up from the No 1 as the ultimate big fish rod. This will tame double figure fish with reserves of power. It is versatile enough to handle bigger leads in flood water and to hook and hold in snaggy swims, but light enough for all round Use.
HARRISON CHIMERA no3 12 ft - 2.25 lb
Flood / Big River This medium fast-action for the big river / flood A noticeable step up in "power" over the No2. For bigger feeders on big rivers like the Thames, Severn, Wye and Trent Capable of casting out 5oz retains a good playing action and great bite detection. Ideal for between 2oz and 5oz leads / feeders with 3oz optimal
HARRISON CHIMERA no4 - 13 ft - 2.75 lb
Flood / Big River medium fast-actioned for heavy work. A noticeable step up over the No3. For big feeders on big rivers like the Thames, Wye Severn and Trent in flood conditions Still has a good playing action for a powerful rod and good bite detection For between 3oz and 8oz leads (10oz max) / feeders with 4oz
to 5oz optimal
The materials
Lets start with cork , when building your custom built barbel or specialist rod - if you want cork we go the extra mile , we do not use shop bought “off the shelf” ready made handles, we make custom cork handles from scratch using individual cork discs , each one perfectly bored to the exact size of the blank , leaving no voids underneath like pre made handles will do. They are lathed and sanded to the exact diameter needed .
Next the custom barbel rod resin components, these were invented by us , tested for durability by us over 18 months under all conditions resulting in the most beautiful and extremely durable parts . They can be made with wood , cork , paint or thread , giving endless options to make your custom barbel rod truly unique .The fish you see are metal 3d sculptures - not stickers !
REEL SEATS AND GUIDES
We use mainly fuji for the guides , and you can have simple or complex custom wraps to fix them to the blank , giving even more options to make a truly custom barbel rod. The reel seats we have lots of options , all of which can be found on our options list
The prices & components
Custom barbel rod prices start at £300 , the average being £400-550 but can go higher , depending on the blank chosen , the quality of the guides and reel seat and then the amount of custom work required for your unique custom barbel rod to be truly special.

