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Spod rod around the £100 mark? (17 posts / 3,225 views)
Cadby17 Cadby17
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Post #1 14 Jul 2020 20:29
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After a new spod rod as my chub RS-plus spod rod isn't quite cutting it anymore.

Looking to spend around the £100-120 mark. A couple of rods that i've got my eyes on are Greys GT Distance Spod Rod at £120 and the Daiwa Crosscast Spod Rod at £90.

What are your thoughts/recommendations lads?
Russ_C Russ_C
Posts: 3,250
Post #2 14 Jul 2020 21:16
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In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the free sprit ctx spod. Gets very good reviews on here
Cadby17 Cadby17
Posts: 232
Post #3 14 Jul 2020 22:02
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In reply to Post #2
Cheers mate
Afcdon Afcdon
Posts: 221
Post #4 16 Jul 2020 22:01
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I've got the greys GT spod rod dont like it myself but could be down to my ability of casting I've got an emblem spod loaded with 30 lb whiplash and no matter how hard I wind it up doesn't got no more than say 100 yards, I used my mates freespirit spomb rod with my reel on it and goes so much further
spawn spawn
Posts: 1,197
Post #5 17 Jul 2020 21:33
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In reply to Post #4
The spomb rod made by free spirit
AmylNitrate
Posts: 126
Post #6 18 Jul 2020 15:58
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In reply to Post #1
2nd hand decent one or Free spirit ctx.
I use a Bruce Ashby rocketeer. Bit of a beast, shame I can't compress it enough for full potential.
bullyLFC bullyLFC
Posts: 343
Post #7 18 Jul 2020 19:44
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In reply to Post #2
Yep 13ft ctx excellent spombing rod, plenty of power...and sensibly priced...picked mine up at the big one show last year for 120
AndyCarper82 AndyCarper82
Posts: 2,541
Post #8 18 Jul 2020 22:25
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Hi

Shimano do the TX-A 13ft 5lb spod rod at £85
https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/shimano-carp-rods/22420-shimano-tribal-tx-a-spod-rod-13ft-5lb.html

This is capable of serious distances and is a delight to use.

beephy beephy
Posts: 177
Post #9 18 Jul 2020 23:05
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I've got one of these, its a bit of an animal
Chesh_Carp Chesh_Carp
Posts: 217
Post #10 19 Jul 2020 18:20
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Fox Horizon x3, I've got two of them and they're brilliant
dannyuk32 dannyuk32
Posts: 1,477
Post #11 20 Jul 2020 18:17
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Yikes!
It's a Spod Rod!
Don't buy the marketing BS.
Just buy the highest \ cheapest TC , and save the rest of your money on a some Beers or a bottle or two of wine!
Jeez.
Jimbo6745
Posts: 422
Post #12 21 Jul 2020 12:48
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I wouldn't agree it's just a spod rod it makes the job a hell of a lot easier having a good one especially at range picking the biggest TC is no indication it will be any good. It might be well heavy and uncomfortable to use for long periods of time. If I had the choice of a few beers or a decent spod rod I know what I would pick
bmthman bmthman
Posts: 978
Post #13 21 Jul 2020 12:51
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Does anyone know what blank the Bruce Ashby Rocketeer was built on?.
Cadby17 Cadby17
Posts: 232
Post #14 21 Jul 2020 17:58
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In reply to Post #9
Does it have a 50mm butt ring?
TheNordenCarper TheNordenCarper
Posts: 806
Post #15 24 Jul 2020 18:43
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Have a look on E bay someones selling Rod Hutchinson Dream Maker spod rods brand new for £80 plus p&p might be worth a look.
Nik68 Nik68
Posts: 32
Post #16 26 Jul 2020 13:06
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E Bay Oakwood 5lb tc £28.i don't look after it just throw it around and 3 yrs later it's still perfect. Wish it would break so I get a new one
baldyman baldyman
Posts: 50
Post #17 26 Jul 2020 19:51
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In reply to Post #13
possibly a Harrison blank . ive used the rocketeer 2 for the last 22 years and it still does a 100 yards with a large spomb ok
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