Cotswold Rods Rival Custom Carp Rods
Design and order your perfect Rival carp rods online today.
The Rival range has become one of our best-selling custom carp rod platforms, combining exceptional performance, outstanding reliability, and superb value.
We hold large stocks of Rival blanks ready for custom builds, with an Express Build option now available for those who need their rods sooner.
Built using a carefully selected blend of high-quality carbon fibres and finished with a full 1K woven carbon outer wrap from tip to butt, Rival blanks deliver the perfect balance of power, responsiveness, and durability.
Featuring precision-ground joints, a smooth non-scratch finish, and beautifully refined actions, Rival rods are equally at home casting at range, battling hard-fighting carp, or tackling demanding conditions across the UK and Europe.
Available Models
- 10ft 3lb Two Piece
- 10ft 3.5lb Two Piece
- 10ft 3.75lb Two Piece
- 10ft 3.5lb Retractable
- 12ft 2.5lb
- 12ft 3.5lb
- 13ft 3.75lb
- 13ft Spod
Custom Built To Your Specification
Every Rival rod is hand-built here in the heart of the Cotswolds and can be customised to your exact requirements.
If you would like additional graphics, your name incorporated into the design, bespoke detailing, or any other special requests, simply add these to the comments box when ordering. We will always contact you to confirm the finer details before your build begins.
Build Times
Standard custom builds are typically completed within 5–6 weeks.
Need your rods sooner?
Express Build Service
Our Express Build Service guarantees your rods will be completed within 4 weeks for an additional surcharge.
Please note: Alps reel seats are not available on Express Build orders.
Hand-built with pride. Designed to perform. Built to last.