{"id":17522,"date":"2025-07-19T14:22:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T14:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=17522"},"modified":"2026-10-12T09:54:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:54:05","slug":"cotswold-rods-rival-custom-built-carp-rods","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/?product=cotswold-rods-rival-custom-built-carp-rods","title":{"rendered":"Cotswold Rods RIVAL custom built carp rods"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Cotswold Rods Rival Custom Carp Rods<\/h4>\n<p>Design and order your perfect Rival carp rods online today.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"18864\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/?attachment_id=18864\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1-scaled.jpg?fit=1920%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760537990&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_5457\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1-scaled.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-18864\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cotswoldrods.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5457-1-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Rival range has become one of our best-selling custom carp rod platforms, combining exceptional performance, outstanding reliability and superb value for money.<\/p>\n<p>We hold large stocks of Rival blanks ready for custom builds, with an Express Build Service now available for anglers who need their rods sooner.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: bold; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\">Rival Performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p>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 an excellent balance of power, responsiveness and durability.<\/p>\n<p>Precision-ground joints, a smooth non-scratch finish and beautifully refined actions complete the package.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re casting at range, playing powerful carp under pressure or tackling demanding waters across the UK and Europe, the Rival range has been designed to perform.<\/p>\n<p>Available Models<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10ft 3lb \u2013 Two Piece<\/li>\n<li>10ft 3.5lb \u2013 Two Piece<\/li>\n<li>10ft 3.75lb \u2013 Two Piece<\/li>\n<li>10ft 3.5lb \u2013 Retractable<\/li>\n<li>12ft 2.5lb<\/li>\n<li>12ft 3.5lb<\/li>\n<li>12ft 6in 3.5lb<\/li>\n<li>13ft 3.75lb<\/li>\n<li>13ft Spod<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Custom Built to Your Specification<\/p>\n<p>Every Rival rod is hand-built by Cotswold Rods in the heart of the Cotswolds and can be customised to suit your exact requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Choose your preferred handle, reel seat, guides, whipping colours and finishing details to create a set of rods that is genuinely your own.<\/p>\n<p>Want to take the build a step further?<\/p>\n<p>We can also incorporate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your name or initials<\/li>\n<li>Bespoke graphics<\/li>\n<li>Custom logos<\/li>\n<li>Additional thread detailing<\/li>\n<li>Individually numbered rods<\/li>\n<li>Other personalised finishing touches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simply add any additional requests to the comments box when ordering.<\/p>\n<p>We will always contact you to confirm the finer details before your build begins.<\/p>\n<p>Build Times<\/p>\n<p>Standard Custom Build \u2013 approximately 5\u20136 weeks<\/p>\n<p>We hold large stocks of Rival blanks, allowing us to offer consistent build times throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>Need Your Rods Sooner?<\/p>\n<p>Express Build Service \u2013 guaranteed completion within 4 weeks<\/p>\n<p>Our Express Build Service is available for an additional surcharge and guarantees that your rods will be completed within four weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: Alps reel seats are not available on Express Build orders.<\/p>\n<p>Hand-built with pride. 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