The 12ft 6in Kaizen Carp Rods can "do everything" | Danny Fairbrass

Korda Kaizen 12ft6 Rods - The Ultimate casting tool for the modern carp angler!
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Danny Fairbrass personally designed this rod by adapting one of his favourite blank designs - shortening both the tip and butt slightly to create a 12ft 6in. rod with a slightly higher test curve of 4lb. This rod is incredibly powerful and is designed as a long-range casting tool first and foremost - it is quite possibly the most powerful rod in the Kaizen range, and unless you prefer the extra six inches that the 13ft model provides, it is the best choice for an extreme range rod.
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"For most of my angling life, I used mid-range rods, but since using Kaizen's it's shown me how much top-end rods can improve casting. Initially, I used the 13ft 4lb model but switched to the 12ft 6in version and found it equally effective. Despite the 4lb test curve seeming heavy, these rods offer excellent playing action under the tip and the power to cast heavy leads at extreme ranges". - Tom Stokes
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Our 12ft 6 Rods are Available in both our flagship Platinum and Green ranges! For more information head to www.kordatackle.com for more information 💻
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#kordaofficial #korda #kaizen #rods #fishing #carp #angling #tackle #fishingtime

[@hegeduscsaba7582]

Such a beautiful stealth blank and guides THEN SOMEBODY CHOOSED THIS REAL SEATS OMG 😭😭😭😭

[@awilderireland]

Next year 5lb test curve. The year after 6lb test curve. Spod rods will be 10lbs TC before long. 😂😂

[@davidcochran8147]

400+ for a rod a piss take tackle tarts

[@meanmr.mustard]

..'These rods can almost do anything'... Bending is not one of 'em, looking at the recent video's. Buy the rods you need, and not the ones they make you think you need.

[@mitchelljames1452]

They are nice but they are just way too expensive. You can get custom rods for less it’s shame

[@hishaamadam1460]

Where can I get custom rods for £130??

[@lookbackfilms6268]

you need to sack your sound engineer audio is terrible in the opening scene

[@Itwasntalieitwastrueinmymind]

All mass produced Chinese kit

[@pbarends]

Then why are you here making so many hate comments.

[@robinhooduk8255]

13foot 2.1/2lb tc were the best carp rods i ever used. loved them so much i just bought a set of 3 vintage daiwa rods in same length and tc and they work magic. dont kid yourselves about todays rods, the blanks are all bought in bulk from china thats why you cant buy long rods in low test curves.

[@daveshaw5293]

@@robinhooduk8255 correct lots of products nowadays are made abroad - to save money 💰 and in carp fishing the moderate priced tackle I.e rods reels etc are very efficient and do a great job no problems

[@waynemaclachlan2352]

Super balanced, Super sleek and Super expensive

[@LiberaNosAMalo]

Still using the Daiwa Infinity DF’s (which are awesome) but I’m soooooo tempted to change over to these. The only snag for me is the rings. I prefer ceramic rings throughout.

[@markturner3252]

Obviously not selling many kaizens. !!!

[@mcmozz]

I"ll stick with my harrisons.

[@bgreen520]

Tried some greens a friend purchased. Flicked out a 3oz lead around 50-60 yards and could feel the blank bend right into the butt. Felt horrible and very unbalanced, tip felt stiffer than the mid section. Must of taken all of 5 minutes to design. Avoid minimas if you want to use braid as they grove the eyes.

[@damiankimmins3880]

There is one thing they can't do - play fish!

[@Itwasntalieitwastrueinmymind]

Dont be fooled, you will catch just as many on your old kit. This is all marketing

[@Calmlypanic593]

Oh course it’s marketing bot it’s also info on a product which is important ! They don’t need to advertise these rods they are flying out I had a nightmare trying to get some

[@pbarends]

Another one, korda is putting so much time and energy in content. Im happy a brand is doing so much effort. I bet you watch these videos to but you cant handle a bit of marketing?

[@LiberaNosAMalo]

There’s always one… 🙄

[@Chunter83]

@@Calmlypanic593there all breaking an loads of people selling them actually mate. There a Diawa long bow😂 blank

[@danielmorris3446]

Cheers for stating the obvious... by youre logic, no one should ever release a new product or buy one 😂

[@amsealtd]

Daiwa make awsome rods that's why they make them for Korda ! I have the 3.5 platinums there lovely !

[@proanglingrecruitment]

Really like my 10 footers excellent rods

[@matthewcadle7200]

If you want out and out distance, then use spod rods. And I don't like the two leg rings.

[@pulchaimago4u]

Kaizen is something fujifilm have used for years.

[@leeknights5027]

I stick with my 9ft sonik extractors 👍

[@martinnash9900]

A carp rod is a carp rod its the way you use it 😉

[@andym5900]

How about 9 or 10 footer in a soft curve for close work

[@aarondavies8486]

Hahahaha these are just 20 year old daiwa infinite rods just woth korda sticker

[@jonmiller16]

These rods are really superb , best rods I’ve ever had ! Everything Korda claim about these rods is true 👌🏻

[@KordaTV]

Thanks for the positive review Jon, we are glad you are enjoying them.

[@ThePaultandy]

Kaizen means continuous improvement nothing is perfect and can be improved on again and again

[@matthewcadle7200]

Ha so true. Wait for mk2, mk3.................

[@daveshaw5293]

Free-spirit rods are the greatest rods you will ever use FACT ,3 for 6 ton now thats value for money 💰

[@Kralk.66]

Korda keeps banging on about distance and how easy the rods are to cast. If you ain’t got your technique nailed, you ain’t casting any further than a bamboo stick. 😂

[@alexbrown6624]

Yeah ! But do the carp know ? 😂😂

[@Worldsgonemad2024]

Been out of stock since June. No loyalty to customers

[@KordaTV]

A quick Google search will show you that these are in stock in a large % of our Korda Stockist. These rods proved very popular and were out of stock for a short period. Not sure how this equates to “no loyalty to customers” but have a great day 👍

[@peteward6301]

I’m thinking about getting the greens. Sorry but the platinum range is way out of mine and most peoples budget I’d suggest

[@Calmlypanic593]

@@peteward6301 the greens are great I have the 12ft 4lb and they are a cut above other rods in the same price range for sure !!

[@itschrisparry]

The greens are where they’ll make their money! Given their knowledge and credible history they’re probably nice rods, but they need to stop pushing the heavy TC when most of their customers aren’t fishing big waters where 4lb rods are needed..

[@Calmlypanic593]

@@itschrisparry I have the 4lb rods I use them all the time I mainly got them for France but I find them fine to use all the time and they make any cast easier for sure

[@stonefly514]

I suppose my Daiwa DF rods won’t work now then?

[@KordaTV]

They will be absolutely fine, if they won’t work it’s likely user error 👍

[@craigmiller2935]

Will you bringing out a scope style 9ft rod?

[@Misterfista]

Buy scope 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@leepickup1842]

Your better off buying scopes, I have a set and they’re probably the best rods I’ve ever used

[@craigmiller2935]

@@leepickup1842 ive had scopes for years buddy & yeah they are the nuts 👌

[@leepickup1842]

@@craigmiller2935 got me the 9ft 3lbs to go for a 2nd set to my 12fts and can cast scopes just as far as my Nash X series 12fts

[@Carpfishing-pp9hk]

nope iam a sportex carp fisherman

[@paulcritchley4446]

Stick to my century sp thanks

[@AlexP-hl4wn]

Maybe I’m totally naive, but I do trust that the Korda team set out to build something, did some R&D and came up with a specification which these rods were built to, as opposed to going to a trade show in China, buying a generic blank and pitting their stickers all over it… If I wanted 12’ or 12.5’ rods, I’d be looking at these for sure, quite how much benefit I’d get from them I’m not sure, but at least I’d feel like I was paying for something “real” as opposed to a load of marketing garbage!

[@britishtommy157]

I love Korda terminal tackle but for rods you simply cannot beat Freespirit . Hi-Sive's, E class golds and CTX's . I'm sure Kaizen rods will have their fans but Freespirit rods have a proven track record . It would be a sh1t world if everyone had the same taste .

[@timonmoenig4826]

Hello, thank you for the kind video! 🙂👍 I think, that more people would be interested in a rod with a lenghts of 11 ft than the 12 ft 6"! With a lenght of 10 ft you are loosing control in the fight with the fish and distance. But 12 ft can be a problem with transport. So, 11 ft can bei the nice mixture between 10 and 12 ft! 🤗😊Best regards and always tight lines! 🙂👍

[@davidrichmond5247]

I've got a set of 12' fox x3's I can get to 125 yards with. No waters I fish, do I need to go that far.

[@walangilir]

Super balanced, super sleek, amazing

[@stevenmoses5807]

Bet they can't put a fruit pastel in it s mouth without chewing ( old tv advert) neither can it make a brew

[@craigwebb4012]

There isnt very much different to a £100 rod to a £400 rod people really need to wake up on this. Way way over priced. Its just showing off when people buy very expensive gear oh look at me with my way over priced gear. I would prefer the new wolf rods my self

[@hishaamadam1460]

Aren’t they £130 each?

[@craigwebb4012]

@hishaamadam1460 lol lol I think the green range are bit not the proper kaizen they are around 400+

[@neilcollins4766]

They would if I could get hold of some been out of stock for weeks now

[@n3wedit]

Why do the rods make such strange noises when I have a carp on them?

[@harley-vh7zl]

Getting 2 of them for my birthday

[@billgates2903]

4lb tc for a all round carp rod?

[@KreshoMarin]

Im still not sure about 4lbs tc rods, back in the day that was a spod rod...

[@matthewcadle7200]

Its all in the action of the newer rods. But you are right to a degree mate.

[@grahambroughton8115]

Well said Steven 😅

[@teflondom-w80]

must be a surplus

[@taztaz6539]

Are these rods better than my free spirit hi-'S''s - would love to see a side by side test

[@jonmiller16]

Loads better!! I had hi s for years , they are lighter so much more accurate it’s unbelievable and play fish lovely I sold my free spirits

[@steveby14]

Can’t get hold of any 🤷‍♂️

[@KordaTV]

Please have a quick Google search as lots of our Korda Stockist have these available right now 👍

[@AaronsAnglingJourney]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@purplefriends]

Can’t wait for these to be back in stock, amazing rods 😘

[@KordaTV]

They are!

[@purplefriends]

@@KordaTV I was referring to the Rods generally, I’m after the 12ft 4lb but many thanks for the reply. Please tell me you’re be doing bivvies at some point, I’d imagine that to be the carlsberg of bankside comfort.

[@lptukuk5028]

I really thought about getting a set like these but went with the free sprint instead should have waited for these to come out

[@gwl78]

free spirit are better.

[@lptukuk5028]

I'll never know ain't spending all that money again

[@Kralk.66]

Free spirit are class.

[@VALIS538]

If you get the 4lb version you can even use it as a spod thus saving you more money, real multifunctional rod 👍🏻

[@meanmr.mustard]

..Sounds like fun playing fish.

[@jameshancock18]

I find the 4lb isn’t brute enough to chuck a large spomb more than 120 yards

[@daveshaw5293]

I laugh when I see comments like 'Danny's done so much for carp fishing he really cares etc etc - well he wants your cash and lots of it and he will keep caring 😂😂 remember guys you don't need all the kits rigs bells /whistles spend more time on your watercraft finding the fish and building your confidence and enjoying your time on the Bank good luck 👍

[@louisadderley2619]

Danny Fairbrass has changed the dynamic of course fishing (along with several others). If you have a skill, why wouldn’t you utilise it! He deserves every penny he gets. He’s given more than enough back to the community. More than any other brand. Massive respect to Dan and wish him nothing but good health.

[@KordaTV]

But Dan really has done so much for carp fishing 🤷‍♂️

[@brownyoufc]

Why are you watching product videos? Male Karen....

[@nivenwoodfine1928]

An don’t forget the rods to get you out far enough 😂

[@Broomehall]

You know nothing about the man, I guarantee you've never spent any real time with him one to one, if you had you wouldn't be posting such crap......

[@maracbj]

got myself 12ft6 green ones because I already own a set of platinums in 12ft, brilliant piece of kit! well done korda.

[@Kralk.66]

Why buy greens if you own the Platinums, stupid thing to do.

[@danielmorris3446]

​@Kralk.66 cause they wanted a longer rod, for when it's needed but didn't want to fork out for another set of platinums 🤷‍♂️

[@KordaTV]

Thank you for the positive comments 🙌 hope you are enjoying and getting to use both sets 👍😊

[@maracbj]

@@danielmorris3446 exactly :)

[@CarpyJaxx]

How good are the greens? Would you say its worth spending a fair bit more for the platinum's over the greens or is it minimal? Thanks

[@Mitchell-l7h]

Question is the ngt carp max 12 ft good