I'm looking to get a new spod rod to use with my Aviators plus rods 13 ft 3.5. I want something that is capable of casting similar distances but I don't want to spend a fortune, probably up to £170. Also it needs to be 13 foot as I prefer this length for casting
I was things of FS CTX, FS SLite, or maybe Shimano TXA. Are there any other options I should look at too? Thanks
I was things of FS CTX, FS SLite, or maybe Shimano TXA. Are there any other options I should look at too? Thanks
I know it's way, way above what you want to spend, but I highly recommend the Shimano Intensity spod and marker. It's a joy to use. Just so light. Don't feel ruined after banging out a decent amount of bait like some of the cheaper ones I've had in the past.
Took me forever to eventually pull the trigger as I couldn't justify the money. One of the best bits of kit I've bought in a long while. Glad I stumped up the lolly.
Took me forever to eventually pull the trigger as I couldn't justify the money. One of the best bits of kit I've bought in a long while. Glad I stumped up the lolly.
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I have just bought the 12ft tacklebox cfx black edition spod rod and it is quality,they do a 13ft version too
I have just bought the 12ft tacklebox cfx black edition spod rod and it is quality,they do a 13ft version too
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Thanks for the reply. I understand what you're saying but I just can't justify £350 on a spod rod. - I've only recently purchased my Aviators and new reels.
Thanks for the reply. I understand what you're saying but I just can't justify £350 on a spod rod. - I've only recently purchased my Aviators and new reels.
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Thanks for this. I hadn't really considered this one. They look very nice. Do the Tackle Box make their own blank for this or do they build on another blank?
Thanks for this. I hadn't really considered this one. They look very nice. Do the Tackle Box make their own blank for this or do they build on another blank?
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It says the blanks are made in China I'm sure I read and you can have custom options to make it look like your aviators
It says the blanks are made in China I'm sure I read and you can have custom options to make it look like your aviators
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13ft for spomb rod would be perfect for the job, I have them with my aviators, well suited.
13ft for spomb rod would be perfect for the job, I have them with my aviators, well suited.
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Buying new for the money you want to spend all the rods you will be looking at will be Korean/Chinese. Only a handful of British/European rod manufacturers build blanks in house. None of them are cheap.
I bought the Tacklebox spod rod 18 months ago. Really pleased with it. Lot of rod for the money. You won't go far wrong with one of these.
Buying new for the money you want to spend all the rods you will be looking at will be Korean/Chinese. Only a handful of British/European rod manufacturers build blanks in house. None of them are cheap.
I bought the Tacklebox spod rod 18 months ago. Really pleased with it. Lot of rod for the money. You won't go far wrong with one of these.
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I know exactly where you're coming from. I struggled with it for ages and ages. Not interested in buying expensive just because. It seems more like a fishing rod loaded up with a midi Spomb than a spod rod, purely down to the weight of it, even with a Shimano spod reel which aren't exactly light. Feels absolutely light weight.
Sounds like the Tackle Box rod could be the one. Hope it works out 👍
I know exactly where you're coming from. I struggled with it for ages and ages. Not interested in buying expensive just because. It seems more like a fishing rod loaded up with a midi Spomb than a spod rod, purely down to the weight of it, even with a Shimano spod reel which aren't exactly light. Feels absolutely light weight.
Sounds like the Tackle Box rod could be the one. Hope it works out 👍
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Get the aviator 13ft Spod to match,👍
Get the aviator 13ft Spod to match,👍
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The 13ft fs ctx is excellent for distance work and for a good price...
Had mine couple of years now and up to the job.
My mate has the 13ft aviators plus as well , he also uses the 13ft ctx and is very happy with it...
The 13ft fs ctx is excellent for distance work and for a good price...
Had mine couple of years now and up to the job.
My mate has the 13ft aviators plus as well , he also uses the 13ft ctx and is very happy with it...
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Thanks, I think if I get one I'll get the standard version. I've got too many needless options on my rods.
Thanks, I think if I get one I'll get the standard version. I've got too many needless options on my rods.
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Cheers. Which spomb rod did you go for?
Cheers. Which spomb rod did you go for?
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Yes I'll certainly consider this one. I used to have ctx's as my main rods so I have a decent idea of what they are like although I've never tried the spod one though.
Yes I'll certainly consider this one. I used to have ctx's as my main rods so I have a decent idea of what they are like although I've never tried the spod one though.
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Yes I'll certainly consider this one. I used to have ctx's as my main rods so I have a decent idea of what they are like although I've never tried the spod one though.
Yes I'll certainly consider this one. I used to have ctx's as my main rods so I have a decent idea of what they are like although I've never tried the spod one though.
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I know that its over budget a bit but the 13ft aviator spod is the best that ive used, by a considerable margin. I can spod at pretty big distances all day. Its fairly light, easy to compress with real back bone. Ive put a 5oz lead 197yds with one (4 casts over 190, the other 6 over 178) so you can imagine how far a spomb will go
Added bonus is that it'll match your rods!!
I know that its over budget a bit but the 13ft aviator spod is the best that ive used, by a considerable margin. I can spod at pretty big distances all day. Its fairly light, easy to compress with real back bone. Ive put a 5oz lead 197yds with one (4 casts over 190, the other 6 over 178) so you can imagine how far a spomb will go
Added bonus is that it'll match your rods!!
What's the catch with the FS CTX spod at that price? Is it heavy?
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I can understand what you and Biggsy are saying about the Aviator spod but I really can't justify spending £350 on one.
I can understand what you and Biggsy are saying about the Aviator spod but I really can't justify spending £350 on one.
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Out of interest, how far have you put a baiting device with that rod?
Out of interest, how far have you put a baiting device with that rod?
I've got a 13ft fox xt, I can chuck a spomb beyond the range I can cast a rig, but feck me is it a pain to use
It's surprising how much heavier 5ozs feels on the end of a 13ft stick compared to a 12ft one
It's surprising how much heavier 5ozs feels on the end of a 13ft stick compared to a 12ft one
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Understand that......
But think of the long term,Harrison rods won't let you down,and the guys who roll the blanks and assemble them are nearly all anglers.
Somewhere on internet there's a video guide round the factory,well worth watching,👍😎
Understand that......
But think of the long term,Harrison rods won't let you down,and the guys who roll the blanks and assemble them are nearly all anglers.
Somewhere on internet there's a video guide round the factory,well worth watching,👍😎
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im having the aviator spod rod built for £300 thats £ 70 cheaper than off the shelf
im having the aviator spod rod built for £300 thats £ 70 cheaper than off the shelf
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So you are getting it for £50
So you are getting it for £50
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I had a 13' XT for a bit, monster of a rod but as you say hard work, got rid and stuck with a 12 footer
I had a 13' XT for a bit, monster of a rod but as you say hard work, got rid and stuck with a 12 footer
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I've got two of them I haven't cast in about 3 years
They are a tool for monster distances only, the trouble is only fished one water where I found those distances necessary, and I didn't really enjoy it
I've got two of them I haven't cast in about 3 years
They are a tool for monster distances only, the trouble is only fished one water where I found those distances necessary, and I didn't really enjoy it
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If that's right drop me a pm as I will have 2
If that's right drop me a pm as I will have 2
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lol whoops adjusted post
lol whoops adjusted post
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Cannot wait to try my aviator spd I got for Xmas once I can fish again on a water requiring spudding... I can see a set of new rods next Xmas 😁
Cannot wait to try my aviator spd I got for Xmas once I can fish again on a water requiring spudding... I can see a set of new rods next Xmas 😁
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