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In reply to Post #31
Thankyou Mark Im glad it reached you in 2 pieces !! 
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In reply to Post #30
Jeff Rawstorne, Jeffire on here, made me a custom Aviator spod 13ft, absolutely top quality and the spec I wanted worked out less than the off the shelf version.
Thoroughly recommend Jeff's work.
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In reply to Post #28
Aviator 13 ft spod. The normal basic version. Not the the Raven, the black, or the TI version. The spec you outlined in post 23 actually.
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In reply to Post #1
Aviator 13ft. All the spod rod you'll ever need plus about 40 yds more
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In reply to Post #27
What are you after ?
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In reply to Post #23
Does anybody stock Harrison rods apart from Johnson Ross, The Tackle Box, and Angling Direct?
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In reply to Post #24
Tx extreme is good for 180 yards and accurate
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In reply to Post #24
I used to think that way too, but after deciding to treat myself I'd say absolutely it's worth it. It just makes everything easier, and far more accurate too.
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Is there any benefit to getting the aviator spod rod over a tx extreme or similar for around 150.
Taking nothing away from the aviators reputation for being good but surely after a certain price point your not really gaining much from a spod rod. I currently have a TX-A spod and it does everything i need except for 130 yards+ so i see the benifit of upping to the next level like the tx plus or extreme. But your talking double the cost for the aviators.
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Any guides without linings (minima,at, etc) will all groove with braid in time its been proven .The raven edition is all black ,at reel seat,guides fittings. I personally would stick to the standard ,kigan guides ,fuji reel seat etc.
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In reply to Post #16
I had the CFX. Lovely blank but for me the handle was too short and I didn’t like the fold-friendly ringing.
Definitely worth looking at in person as I am sure that the build is Marmite and other people will love these features.
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In reply to Post #20
If you can't see a picture of the spod rod in raven edition have a look on Johnson Ross at the Aviator 10fts in raven, sure they've got photos with them.
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In reply to Post #19
It's the TI version that jeffire isn't keen on.
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In reply to Post #15
Also there are vortex air and vortex air TI, I think.
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In reply to Post #15
The raven edition is just all black, abbreviated shrink handle and vortex air guides. I've got a rod with the vortex air guides and was a bit suspect at first but really like them so far, haven't used braid with them.
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In reply to Post #15
From the looks of it, it's different rings. Mine is just the standard 13ft, and I'd recommend that all day long. Can't comment on the raven one. Jeff is the man to ask about all things Harrison mate.
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Bit of a thread crash, but what's the best sub £200 spod rod? My ancient one is in dire need of replacing. Thinking along the lines of the tackle box cfx, FS e-class gold/S-Lite, Spomb rod, Nash dot etc
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In reply to Post #8
What's the Raven Edition? Is it just a different reel seat, and should I just go for the normal 13 ft version?
Also, are the American Tackle Vortex ring set the rings that jeffire says to steer clear of?
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In reply to Post #13
Yeah bloody expensive things !
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In reply to Post #11
Might be in touch, when i save some more pennies.
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In reply to Post #11
Good to know. Thanks.
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In reply to Post #10
No especially not if you use braid. Ive seen them groove with braid.But i,ll build you one with them if you want one !
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In reply to Post #9
Would you say the version with the Ti rings is worth the extra money?
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In reply to Post #6
No Harrison dont sell directly as a rule . The Aviator are the best spod rods by a mile
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In reply to Post #7
Yeah they are all the same mate. The Harrison website isn't updated much . I've had mine next to one bought from elsewhere and it is identical. If you dont mind waiting you could probably get a custom one built a bit cheaper tbh,
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In reply to Post #6
OK thanks. Johnson Ross was one of the tackle shops I was referring to below.
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In reply to Post #5
No mate, Johnson Ross. But rest assured they are factory build. Tbh I don't think Harrison sell directly(I may be wrong but I'd be surprised).
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In reply to Post #4
Was that from Harrison themselves?
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In reply to Post #3
Nope, they are factory built in those lengths. I have the 13 foot one, ordered one day and arrived the next.
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In reply to Post #2
On the Harrison website they only mention a 12ft 6 ins version so I take it that those shops advertising 12ft and 13ft versions are getting them custom made by somebody?
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In reply to Post #1
Most likely the aviator. Incredible rods
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I have done a search but can't find what I'm looking for.
There was a thread on spod rods recently and as well as the usual Free Spirit / Tackle Box / Shimano recommendations, another rod was recommended that sounded pretty good. Might have been on a Harrison blank?
Can anybody help please? Thanks in advance.
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