thanks cori for your answer and sorry i don't want to sell my old pole, not yet a while anyway. I will look into the poles you recommended. Thanks to carlj1 also for your comments they are greatly appreciated

thanks cori for your answer and sorry i don't want to sell my old pole, not yet a while anyway. I will look into the poles you recommended.

Hi Malc, I have a Map M16 from Carptek which is CFS, my wife bought this for xmas for me nearly 2 years ago. It is a very responsive pole and will cost you around £400 - £500. It comes with 2 top 2's and a power top 3 as well as a cupping kit and comes nicely in its own bag. It will take elastic upto 18. When iam using it I tend to float it at 16 metre's and have had many double figure carp from my local venue either at range or close in. It is well worth the money and isnt too expensive. Also you have the added benefit that you can use universal pole sections. I hope this helps you in making any decision. Regards Carlj1