I'm looking to purchase 2 x 9ft rods for a new water. Most swims have trees above etc
I have looked st the ctx range
Anyone got any recommendations ?
Budget about £125 per rod maybe 150
I have looked st the ctx range
Anyone got any recommendations ?
Budget about £125 per rod maybe 150
In reply to Post #1
you could save some money and go for Daiwa Powermesh Stalkers 2.75. Lovely action and build (if you like
black)
Just avoid the 50mm butt ring version the standard is 30mm which is ideal
you could save some money and go for Daiwa Powermesh Stalkers 2.75. Lovely action and build (if you like
black)
Just avoid the 50mm butt ring version the standard is 30mm which is ideal
In reply to Post #2
I have both versions of the power mesh stalkers 50mm butt rings and 30mm both have their purpose. 30s have gs4000 reels on them and the 50s have ultegra 5500 on them which my girlfriend uses as she doesn't like the lack of cranking power on the gs4000 reels. Having said that the 50mm ringing does feel like its softened the blank compared to the 30s.
I have both versions of the power mesh stalkers 50mm butt rings and 30mm both have their purpose. 30s have gs4000 reels on them and the 50s have ultegra 5500 on them which my girlfriend uses as she doesn't like the lack of cranking power on the gs4000 reels. Having said that the 50mm ringing does feel like its softened the blank compared to the 30s.
In reply to Post #3
I intend to use my Shimano 5500 xtb reels
I intend to use my Shimano 5500 xtb reels
In reply to Post #3
50ml rings on a 9ft rod ffs !!!!! I would,nt encourage anyone to have above 25ml on a 9ft blank . The ****in idiots that build these make me laugh !
50ml rings on a 9ft rod ffs !!!!! I would,nt encourage anyone to have above 25ml on a 9ft blank . The ****in idiots that build these make me laugh !
In reply to Post #5
Does a 50mm ringing pattern hinder your chances of catching? Absolutely not! For someone that wants a short rod for occasional use without having to spend more money on a small reel, then the 50 serves a purpose.... stick your big pit reels on and away you go. Personally I'm happy we have a ton of choice these days. You pick a rod and ringing pattern that suits 'you'
Does a 50mm ringing pattern hinder your chances of catching? Absolutely not! For someone that wants a short rod for occasional use without having to spend more money on a small reel, then the 50 serves a purpose.... stick your big pit reels on and away you go. Personally I'm happy we have a ton of choice these days. You pick a rod and ringing pattern that suits 'you'
In reply to Post #1
I have the whychwood extricators in 9ft, do everything I want them too and well below your budget, had fish to 35lb on them too.
I have the whychwood extricators in 9ft, do everything I want them too and well below your budget, had fish to 35lb on them too.
In reply to Post #7
Me too. Only use them occasionally but they are good rods for the money, and a nice build.
Me too. Only use them occasionally but they are good rods for the money, and a nice build.
In reply to Post #1
I've got 9ft CTX creepers and can't fault them, nice soft tip but a powerful blank, had upper 20's from under my feet and the rods have not let me down.
I've got 9ft CTX creepers and can't fault them, nice soft tip but a powerful blank, had upper 20's from under my feet and the rods have not let me down.
In reply to Post #7
Yep another thumbs up for the Wychwood Extricator. Used mine in France and had numerous carp to 50lb! They were absolutely spot on and they are very reasonably priced.
Yep another thumbs up for the Wychwood Extricator. Used mine in France and had numerous carp to 50lb! They were absolutely spot on and they are very reasonably priced.
In reply to Post #10
I just got a pair of powermesh. 9ft and they are really nice.
Has GS3000 on them, felt a touch to small so returned for gs4000, suit them perfectly
I just got a pair of powermesh. 9ft and they are really nice.
Has GS3000 on them, felt a touch to small so returned for gs4000, suit them perfectly
In reply to Post #1
Greys 9ft coupled with a Shimano 6000
Greys 9ft coupled with a Shimano 6000
In reply to Post #12
Those wychwood rods are certainly priced keenly
Those wychwood rods are certainly priced keenly
In reply to Post #13
Absolutely nothing wrong with the extricator blank , they are cheap as the fittings are not the best , but if you are not in the market for high end gear i would recomend them .
Absolutely nothing wrong with the extricator blank , they are cheap as the fittings are not the best , but if you are not in the market for high end gear i would recomend them .
In reply to Post #9
What's the point of a soft tip in a rod? Unless you have a ***** drag of a reel or can't use a clutch?
What's the point of a soft tip in a rod? Unless you have a ***** drag of a reel or can't use a clutch?
In reply to Post #15
Nice soft tip will absorb lunges rather than trying on the drag.
Nice soft tip will absorb lunges rather than trying on the drag.
In reply to Post #16
I hate Nash gear always have. However brought a second hand pair of 9 foot 2.75 scopes to keep in the back of the van and was shocked how much I liked them.
I hate Nash gear always have. However brought a second hand pair of 9 foot 2.75 scopes to keep in the back of the van and was shocked how much I liked them.
In reply to Post #17
Narrowed it down to the powermesh and extricator
Leaning towards the powermesh tbh
Narrowed it down to the powermesh and extricator
Leaning towards the powermesh tbh
In reply to Post #18
at £45 they're a genuine bargain. doubt you'd be disappointed
at £45 they're a genuine bargain. doubt you'd be disappointed
In reply to Post #19
£45 from where ?
£45 from where ?
In reply to Post #21
Cheers mate just bought them
Cheers mate just bought them
In reply to Post #22
That's where I got mine from, bargain for the price
That's where I got mine from, bargain for the price
In reply to Post #23
Looking at the cult dpm 2road hold-all for them
Looking at the cult dpm 2road hold-all for them
In reply to Post #24
Lovely rods I love them
Lovely rods I love them
In reply to Post #16
The mid-butt section, and your drag should be doing that task.
A fast taper rod (tip action as you are describing) will just lock up at the mid section of the rod.
So you have no more forgivness as the rod has locked up and all the pressure is on your reel (drag).
Unless you want long distant casting a soft tip is just a 2 foot match rod on a broom handle.
It's pointless for 9 foot rods at close range where you want a rod to absorb the lunges throughout it's length.
And to add insult to injury, these tackle companies produce quick drag reels.
What a combo.. a fast taper with a quick drag reel. Absolutely clueless!
The mid-butt section, and your drag should be doing that task.
A fast taper rod (tip action as you are describing) will just lock up at the mid section of the rod.
So you have no more forgivness as the rod has locked up and all the pressure is on your reel (drag).
Unless you want long distant casting a soft tip is just a 2 foot match rod on a broom handle.
It's pointless for 9 foot rods at close range where you want a rod to absorb the lunges throughout it's length.
And to add insult to injury, these tackle companies produce quick drag reels.
What a combo.. a fast taper with a quick drag reel. Absolutely clueless!
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