The Korum Opportunist is an affordable, extendable surface and stalking rod with a high-modulus carbon blank that packs down to 12 inches but extends to 12 feet, making it a versatile travel and roving rod.
It is offered in 1.75lb and 2.25lb test curves for light surface and floater fishing.
Features include a slim cork handle, a secure reel seat, Minima-style guides, an anti-frap tip and a metal butt cap in a matt black finish. Note this model is now discontinued.
For the complete testing notes and verdict, read our Korum Opportunist Surface Rod review.
| Main Use | Surface Fishing Rod |
| Lengths | 12ft |
| Test Curve | 1.75lb, 2.25lb |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Pack-down | An extendable blank that packs down to 12 inches and extends to 12 feet for travel and tight-swim use. |
| Test curves | Available in 1.75lb and 2.25lb for light surface and floater fishing. |
| Guides | Minima-style guides keep the rod light and balanced, with an anti-frap tip to cut tangles on light lines. |
| Handle | A slim high-grade cork handle with a sleek, comfortable profile. |
| Finish | A matt black cosmetic finish with a metal butt cap for a clean, glare-free look. |
See how the Korum Opportunist Surface Rod compares with other carp rods on overall score and current price.
| Name | Price | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Korum Opportunist Surface Rod | £39.99 | |
| Daiwa Infinity MT X45 Carp Rod | £376.00 | |
| Century Stealth Graphex Spod/Marker Rod | £595.00 | |
| Daiwa Longbow X45 | £139.99 | |
| Shimano TX-1B Carp Rod | £64.00 | |
| Daiwa Black Widow Plus Carp Rod | £44.99 | |
| Daiwa Crosscast EXT | £44.99 | |
| Avid Revolve Carp Rod | £35.99 | |
| Sonik Xtractor+ Carp Rod | £39.99 |
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12ft.
An extendable blank that packs down to 12 inches and extends to 12 feet for travel and tight-swim use.
Available in 1.75lb and 2.25lb for light surface and floater fishing.
Minima-style guides keep the rod light and balanced, with an anti-frap tip to cut tangles on light lines.
A slim high-grade cork handle with a sleek, comfortable profile.
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