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Greys aircurve rods (36 posts / 10,861 views)
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #1 7 Jan 2019 14:33
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Are these rods anygood anyone used them feedback please
Bablemikey Bablemikey
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Post #2 7 Jan 2019 14:57
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In reply to Post #1
I use 3 x 13 3.5tc rods for my big pit fishing. Absolutely love ‘em mate.
Adamroybooth Adamroybooth
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Post #3 7 Jan 2019 15:33
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i have the 12ft 3lb and the 12ft 3.5lb

Both do the job and have not had any probs with them.

Not out and out casting machines tho, more all rounders imo

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MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #4 7 Jan 2019 15:58
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Bought a set of 3.25tc before Christmas. Used them a few times and feel good and nice to cast. Not yet had the pleasure of catching on them yet (questioning my choice of winter lake) but so far would highly recommend but accept early days
jam-ie jam-ie
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Post #5 7 Jan 2019 20:39
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Also have them in 3.25tc while as stated not out and out casting rods they more than do the job I'm able to hit the out of bounds bank at 150yds comfortably and quite accurately so very happy with them as I'm no great caster
Fozzy Fozzy
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aka Elephant Man Post #6 7 Jan 2019 22:38
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Whats the best casting weight for the 3.5s ?
jam-ie jam-ie
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Post #7 8 Jan 2019 00:50
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I like a 3-3.5oz as gives something to punch against to really get the distance
Yellowman Yellowman
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Post #8 8 Jan 2019 13:01
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Hope they are better manufactured than there landing nets which are *****
Fozzy Fozzy
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aka Elephant Man
aka Elephant Man Post #9 8 Jan 2019 13:17
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wetnet wetnet
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Post #10 8 Jan 2019 20:07
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In reply to Post #1
Brilliant rods, had freespirit hi-s 3.5s before swapping to aircurves, the 3.25 aircurve is a joy to use very responsive and nice to play fish on.
Adamroybooth Adamroybooth
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Post #11 8 Jan 2019 22:45
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In reply to Post #6
3.5 oz suits my snatchy style
Crackers4Carp Crackers4Carp
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Post #12 9 Jan 2019 08:20
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had mine about 5 years now absolutely fantastic rods...I have the 12ft 3 1/2 in the duplon handles they are not broomsticks but very capable long range rods. I would buy another set without a single concern.
activeviii activeviii
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Post #13 9 Jan 2019 08:58
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Been using the 3 ¼tc for the past year. Having problems with line whipping around first ring, not sure if it's because the first right is slot further forward than other or if it's the reels or even the way I cast.

Their warranty service I have had to use as tip ring was damaged, they could send me the ring to fix myself or pay £30 for a new rod section. I never liked the tip rings so replaced all of them for anti frap type rings and put the old ones to one side just in case.

Other than that, I like um
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #14 11 Jan 2019 11:03
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In reply to Post #13
Sounds like everyone is pleased with them 3.25 sounds good
noddieCarper noddieCarper
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Post #15 7 Apr 2021 11:30
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this is good to hear!

i'm looking at buying a set of 3 maybe 2nd hand as there is no hurry...

since your post of 2 years still same veiw?

also any guys changed their mind?

reason i ask is cos get talking to anglers at me lake ... a few moan that Greys rods have a tendency to break/snap?
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #16 7 Apr 2021 11:49
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I got the 12ft 3.25 I can't really explain fully but there is something about these rods the only thing I can say is no effort to cast the feel of them is incredible never felt anything like it in other rods as for breaking there probably talking about scopes which are not in the same class as aircuve
noddieCarper noddieCarper
Posts: 81
Post #17 7 Apr 2021 12:06
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In reply to Post #16
thanks fo reply

12ft 3.25lb ...what sort of distance can ya hit with a small pva bag? i need 80 yards max.

cheers!


Stedill Stedill
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Post #18 7 Apr 2021 12:06
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In reply to Post #16
I have them in 3.25, best rods I have owned
Stedill Stedill
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Post #19 7 Apr 2021 12:06
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In reply to Post #16
3.5oz casting weight seems optimal for the 3.25tc

A well packed solid pva bag should go 80 yards easy
noddieCarper noddieCarper
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Post #20 7 Apr 2021 12:10
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In reply to Post #19
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #21 7 Apr 2021 15:11
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In reply to Post #16
Had mine for a couple of years now and still as happy with them as I was when I posted below, and even had the pleasure of catching a few to high 30s and they have been a dream to play a fish on. Casting wise I rarely fish long distance but with a 3oz lead can hit 100 yards quite comfortably
The-Don The-Don
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Post #22 7 Apr 2021 16:02
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Bought a set of 12ft 3.25tc myself last year and have caught fish to just under 30lb on them.
Fantastic rods for the price, they can chuck a 4oz lead 120yards+ no problem and have a lovely playing action to them. Highly recommend.
StaffsMark
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Post #23 9 Apr 2021 22:10
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Agreed. Great rods and so easy to use. Casting solid bags has never been so easy but they are also great to play fish on.
I have the 12ft 3.25lb TC and woukd recommend them.
mistercarp
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Post #24 18 May 2021 15:04
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In reply to Post #23
Has anyone had these snap/break? As Greys seems to have a reputation for breaking rods.
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #25 18 May 2021 16:35
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Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #26 18 May 2021 16:35
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There a top rod plenty of good feedback and happy owners on here these rods are in a different world to others I've had three different sets of greys rods over 20 years never had a problem and never heard of rods breaking mate has 12ft and 10ft loves them there's been much more complaints about other popular rods
johnnyfubar johnnyfubar
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Post #27 18 May 2021 16:44
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Hi All

I'll weigh in here and most likely get slated, but hey ho let's give this a try

"Has anyone had these snap/break? As Greys seems to have a reputation for breaking rods"

A while ago in the world of carp fishing there was a magician, not only did he make some amazing wands (carp rods) but he used to test many others by basically breaking them and testing them to their limits.
Due to the onset of winter and a family feud greys got the bulk of his fury. Which is a shame as Grey's rods are top quality and well worth the price.
His name has been consigned to the dark regions of the carp world legacy, but he was the SON of a mr HARRIS

Best
Jon
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #28 18 May 2021 16:56
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In reply to Post #26
I had the mk1 greys x flight they had lovely cushioned feel when playing a fish hard to explain they just felt different to other rods wish I had kept them the aircuve is again hard to explain great feel so easy to cast quality build and feel
Goose Goose
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Post #29 18 May 2021 19:01
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In reply to Post #28
If memory serves me right the mk1 x flights were dark green blanks by a UK manufacturer,
jam-ie jam-ie
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Post #30 18 May 2021 20:15
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Don't know what is happening to peoples rods but I have given my aircurves some punishment my casting technique is frankly awful as my upper body is not flexible at all so my 140 yard casts are just giving it a pure thump and had no problems with them
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #31 18 May 2021 20:16
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In reply to Post #30
Sounds great, thanks for all of your input guys!
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #32 18 May 2021 21:17
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In reply to Post #29
There's a set on eBay now 3.5 tc I had the 3llb with Fuji seat and rings lovely rods
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #33 18 May 2021 21:26
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In reply to Post #32
Thanks for pointing me to it, but I am from across the pond. I can buy a set of 2 12 foot 3,25 lbs aircurve for 350 euro.
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #34 19 May 2021 18:18
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In reply to Post #19
What is the weight of the PVA bag, I can cast a 4 Oz PVA bag 110 yards with my 12' 3.25 Torrix.
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #35 19 May 2021 20:43
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In reply to Post #33
Sorry cross wires I was replying to goose
mistercarp
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Post #36 19 May 2021 20:55
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In reply to Post #35
Oops, sorry!
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