CQ
Close-quarter carp rods
- Models
- 4
- Market
- Europe
- Length
- 9.0'–10.0'
- Price
- $500.50–$539.50
- Type
- Spinning
- Discipline
- Carp
- Test curve
- 2.75–3.5lb
CQ, the Close Quarter, covers Century's short carp rods in two builds: a 9' three-piece at 2.75 and 3.50 lb and a 10' two-piece at 3.00 and 3.50 lb, all on Century SiC guides. The format is snag pits, margins, stalking and boats, where a full 12' rod is a liability; the three-piece packs short for travel. Guideline lead ranges run 1-2 oz on the lighter curves to 2-3 oz on the 3.50 lb models. RRPs 385 to 415 GBP.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
A 9', 2.75 lb through-actioned carp rod for close-range and playing-biased work.
A 9', 3.5 lb English-built carp rod in the Century CQ family.
A 10', 3.0 lb English-built carp rod in the Century CQ family.
A 10', 3.5 lb English-built carp rod in the Century CQ family.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Test curve | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ 9' 2.75lb | 9' | HI | 2.75lb | Buy from Century | |
| CQ 9' 3.50lb | 9' | XHI | 3.5lb | Buy from Century | |
| CQ 10' 3.00lb | 10' | HI | 3lb | Buy from Century | |
| CQ 10' 3.50lb | 10' | XHI | 3.5lb | Buy from Century |
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.