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Wychwood Agitator CR-C Catfish 10ft 4.5lb
5 Things To Know
- Specialist catfish rod with 4.5lb test curve for heavy pressure and snag control.
- 10ft two-piece design suits tighter swims and close-range catfish sessions over distance work.
- Powerful through action spreads load across blank during sustained fights with large fish.
- Fibreglass-reinforced reel seat accommodates big pit reels for high-capacity catfish setups.
- Cork handle with EVA fighting butt and custom fore grip for leverage when pumping.
Product Information
The Wychwood Agitator CR-C Catfish is a specialist catfish rod built for anglers targeting big cats on UK rivers, pits and commercial catfish venues. At 10ft and 4.5lb test curve, it sits in the compact, powerful end of the catfish rod spectrum, designed for close-range work and tighter swims where playing a heavy fish requires direct control rather than long-distance casting.
The blank is high modulus carbon fibre with a powerful through action, so the load of a hard-fighting fish spreads across the whole blank rather than concentrating at the tip. That progressive bend reduces the risk of hook pulls during sustained runs and gives you better cushioning when a cat surges under the rod tip.
Double-leg SiC guides are built to handle both mono and braid, with anti-tangle profiles and optimised spacing for clean line flow under pressure. The fibreglass-reinforced DBS reel seat is sized to take large big pit reels, and the cork handle (the CR-C designation) is paired with a custom fore grip and EVA fighting butt for leverage during the fight.
The Agitator CR-C is a two-piece rod, so it packs down for transport without compromising blank integrity. It is aimed at the angler who fishes catfish regularly enough to want a dedicated tool but does not need the extreme length or test curve of a continental-style cat rod.
Wychwood positions this around the £75 mark, placing it in the mid-budget tier for specialist catfish tackle in the UK market.
| Lengths | 10ft |
Features and Specifications
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Length: 10ft (3m) | A shorter rod than many specialist catfish setups, making it well suited to tighter swims, close-range fishing, and sessions where playing a big fish requires more direct control rather than long-distance casting. |
| Test Curve: 4.5lb | A high test curve rating built for serious target species. This much power means the rod can handle the sustained, heavy pressure needed to turn large catfish and keep them away from snags. |
| Blank: High Modulus Carbon Fibre | High modulus carbon is a stiffer, stronger grade of carbon fibre. It gives the blank the backbone needed for heavy fish while keeping the overall weight of the rod manageable during long fights. |
| Blank Action: Powerful Through Action | A through action means the rod bends progressively from tip to butt rather than only at the tip. This spreads the load of a hard-fighting fish across the whole blank, reducing the risk of hook pulls and giving you better cushioning during a powerful run. |
| Sections: 2-Piece | Two sections make the rod easier to transport and store compared to a full-length one-piece blank, without any meaningful compromise in performance or blank integrity during use. |
| Guides: Double-Leg SiC | SiC (Silicon Carbide) rings are hard-wearing and smooth, so they are gentle on both mono and braid. Double-leg frames are more robust than single-leg designs, which matters when you are putting heavy pressure on a large fish. The anti-tangle profile and optimised spacing help line flow cleanly on the cast and during the fight. |
| Reel Seat: Fibreglass-Reinforced DBS | The fibreglass reinforcement adds extra strength to the reel seat, keeping it solid under the forces a large catfish generates. It is designed to accommodate big pit reels, so you can use a large-arbour reel with a wide spool without any fit issues. |
| Handle: Cork (CR-C Configuration) | Cork is a traditional handle material that feels warm in the hand and gives a good grip even when wet. The CR-C in the rod's name simply indicates this is the cork-handled version within the Agitator CR range, as opposed to the duplon-handled CR-D variant. |
| Fore Grip: Custom Fore Grip | A dedicated fore grip gives you a second contact point on the rod, which is useful for controlling powerful runs and keeping a firm hold during the fight with a large catfish. |
| Fighting Butt: EVA | An EVA fighting butt extends the rear of the handle, giving you extra leverage when pumping a heavy fish. EVA foam is durable, comfortable to grip, and resistant to water absorption, making it a practical choice for a hard-fighting species like catfish. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wychwood Agitator CR-C Catfish 10ft 4.5lb designed for?
Catfish fishing at close to medium range, particularly in tighter swims where a shorter rod gives better control. The 10ft length and 4.5lb test curve deliver the backbone needed to turn large catfish away from snags, while the compact format suits venues where you can't comfortably wield a 12ft specialist rod.
What does the 4.5lb test curve mean on the Agitator CR-C Catfish?
It means the rod requires 4.5lb of weight to bend the tip to 90 degrees , a high test curve built for serious target species. This much power lets you apply sustained, heavy pressure during the fight with a large catfish, keeping the fish under control and away from structure.
What reel pairs well with the Wychwood Agitator CR-C Catfish 10ft 4.5lb?
A large big pit reel in the 10,000, 14,000 size range, loaded with 30, 50lb braid or 15, 20lb mono. The fibreglass-reinforced DBS reel seat is designed to accommodate big-arbour reels, and the 4.5lb test curve demands a reel with enough line capacity and drag power to handle sustained runs from large catfish.
What does CR-C mean in the Wychwood Agitator CR-C Catfish name?
CR-C indicates the cork-handled version within the Agitator CR range. Wychwood also offers a CR-D variant with a duplon handle; the CR-C uses traditional cork, which feels warm in the hand and gives good grip even when wet.
Is the Wychwood Agitator CR-C Catfish suitable for pike fishing?
Yes, particularly for close-range deadbaiting or fishing heavy lures where you need serious backbone. The 4.5lb test curve is more power than most pike work requires, but it suits anglers targeting big pike in snaggy venues or fishing very heavy deadbaits at short to medium range where control matters more than distance.
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