The Wychwood Riot is the budget-friendly, all-round carp rod from UK brand Wychwood Carp. It is built on a slim, lightweight carbon blank in matte black with a progressive casting action, and is available in 9ft, 10ft and 12ft lengths with 2.75lb, 3lb and 3.25lb test curves.
It features a cork handle with cork detailing (a full-shrink version is also offered), a black DPS reel seat with a line-friendly clip, and lightweight double-leg black SIC guides with an anti-frap tip. The 12ft model uses a 50mm butt guide; the shorter versions use 40mm.
For the complete testing notes and verdict, read our Wychwood Riot Carp Rod review.
| Test Curve | 2.75lb, 3.25lb, 3lb, 2.25lb |
| Lengths | 9ft, 10ft, 12ft |
| Main Use | Main Carp Rod, Stalking Rod |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Lengths and test curves | 9ft, 10ft and 12ft in 2.75lb, 3lb and 3.25lb test curves. |
| Blank | A slim, lightweight carbon blank in matte black with a progressive casting action. |
| Guides | Lightweight double-leg black SIC guides with an anti-frap tip; a 50mm butt guide on the 12ft, 40mm on shorter. |
| Reel seat | A black DPS reel seat with a line-friendly clip and an anodised laser-etched butt cap. |
| Handle | A cork handle with cork detailing; a full-shrink handle version is also offered. |
Here is how the Wychwood Riot Carp Rod compares against other carp rods. This table uses eTackle review ratings and current exported product prices.
| Name | Price | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wychwood Riot Carp Rod | £39.99 | |
| Daiwa Infinity MT X45 Carp Rod | £376.00 | |
| Daiwa Longbow X45 | £139.99 | |
| Shimano TX-1B Carp Rod | £49.99 | |
| Daiwa Black Widow Plus Carp Rod | £44.99 | |
| Daiwa Crosscast EXT | £44.99 | |
| ESP Onyx Quickdraw Carp Rod | £94.95 | |
| Avid Revolve Carp Rod | £35.99 | |
| Sonik Xtractor+ Carp Rod | £39.95 |
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9ft, 10ft, 12ft.
A slim, lightweight carbon blank in matte black with a progressive casting action.
Lightweight double-leg black SIC guides with an anti-frap tip; a 50mm butt guide on the 12ft, 40mm on shorter.
A black DPS reel seat with a line-friendly clip and an anodised laser-etched butt cap.
A cork handle with cork detailing; a full-shrink handle version is also offered.
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