Looking at investing in some carbon sticks and buzz bars - interested in the century ones and n-Brice gunsmoke anyone seen or used any of these? Is there any other makes I should have a look at?
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aluminium stick for stick it's lighter. i had all carbon sticks from century and they were mega but i weighed them next to an aluminium set and i couldn't bare the fact they were heavier and 5 times as expensive
aluminium stick for stick it's lighter. i had all carbon sticks from century and they were mega but i weighed them next to an aluminium set and i couldn't bare the fact they were heavier and 5 times as expensive
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Really- what did you go for to replace it? The quality does look exceptional on the century and n-Brice though.
Really- what did you go for to replace it? The quality does look exceptional on the century and n-Brice though.
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Been using my Kudos Tackle carbon sticks and bars for 6+ years and love them. Light, strong, well made. Never looked back
Been using my Kudos Tackle carbon sticks and bars for 6+ years and love them. Light, strong, well made. Never looked back
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Just make sure they are carbin as some smaller sellers claim to be carbon but are just ali sticks with a small wrapping of carbon or sometimes just a wrap, for me i just use ali as they are alot cheaper and still light weight
Just make sure they are carbin as some smaller sellers claim to be carbon but are just ali sticks with a small wrapping of carbon or sometimes just a wrap, for me i just use ali as they are alot cheaper and still light weight
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Definitely check out RAD angling gear, they don't trade anymore, but their gear is amongst the best and most versatile
Definitely check out RAD angling gear, they don't trade anymore, but their gear is amongst the best and most versatile
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Leaning towards the century range I think. Expensive though 😬
Leaning towards the century range I think. Expensive though 😬
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Had the centurys for a few years and they were superb, had zero issues only changed as i fancied the jag black sticks. A mate has just bought the new direction ones, i don't think he's used them yet so no long term reviews but they certainly looked and felt well made for a tenner each
Had the centurys for a few years and they were superb, had zero issues only changed as i fancied the jag black sticks. A mate has just bought the new direction ones, i don't think he's used them yet so no long term reviews but they certainly looked and felt well made for a tenner each
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Yes I have adjustable 3 rod buzz bars and a couple of banksticks from rad angling (no longer exist unfortunately) but it's very decent carbon setup...
Have been looking recently at the custom angling solutions modulas range (alli) looks decent as well...anyone have any reviews on this ? Cheers...
Yes I have adjustable 3 rod buzz bars and a couple of banksticks from rad angling (no longer exist unfortunately) but it's very decent carbon setup...
Have been looking recently at the custom angling solutions modulas range (alli) looks decent as well...anyone have any reviews on this ? Cheers...
If you're after light, Don't overlook titanium too I've been using defiant stuff since it was released around a decade ago and still going strong.
Very light and very strong 👍
Very light and very strong 👍
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Keith's carbon/titanium range is superb too
Keith's carbon/titanium range is superb too
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I have the full suite of Century Neville bars & sticks and love them. They're amazing.
I have the full suite of Century Neville bars & sticks and love them. They're amazing.
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I have the century 3 rod adjustable buzz bars and carbon banksticks and they are quality made and don't see myself changing anytime soon
I have the century 3 rod adjustable buzz bars and carbon banksticks and they are quality made and don't see myself changing anytime soon
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Thinking about the slimline - the chunky I'm not sure about goes against being light weight? Do they wear well with marking etc?
Thinking about the slimline - the chunky I'm not sure about goes against being light weight? Do they wear well with marking etc?
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Use a digging stick for Ali or carbon save abusing them to get them in hard ground.
Use a digging stick for Ali or carbon save abusing them to get them in hard ground.
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The company who made RAD's gear...Watfields engineering ltd. have just started their own range based on RAD's designs etc search for Nero Angling.
The company who made RAD's gear...Watfields engineering ltd. have just started their own range based on RAD's designs etc search for Nero Angling.
Iv used century carbon stick in the past . Probably did about 3/4 seasons with it. I loved the way it looked . I did manage to break a stabiliser with too much force once . Ultimately I needed a more versatile setup so went with jag. I really like the fact I can use the bars as standard buzz bars or goal post without any hassle or even swap to a pod setup just as easy
I would go back to carbon but would need something with the full range , I.e stage stands / pod / stick .
I would go back to carbon but would need something with the full range , I.e stage stands / pod / stick .
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Century stuff is v good and hard wearing. No issues.
Century stuff is v good and hard wearing. No issues.
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I use the Custom angling modulus Ali, it's very versatile and well built but I wouldn't describe it as light at all
I use the Custom angling modulus Ali, it's very versatile and well built but I wouldn't describe it as light at all
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OK thanks for feedback mate 👍...
OK thanks for feedback mate 👍...
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N brice stuff is lovely , ive used mine for 3 plus years i guess and still looks the same just dirt on it, The inners are carbon and i have had one come lose over that time , a dab of glue and it was sorted. I would assume thats the only practical way to bond carbon to metal so its not poor workmanship i think its more a limitation of the materials and me being not the most of gentle souls and a little clumsy i have given them a fair bit of abuse.
The buzzbars are lovely too, mine are adjustable 3 rod, gunsmoke grey ones. the adjusting screws are captive the inner is contoured so the bars are always aligned nicely and captive so it dont fall out the end . really nicely made to be honest.
Edit : as been said a digging stick / auger is essential really in hard ground but it beats a bloody mallet any day
N brice stuff is lovely , ive used mine for 3 plus years i guess and still looks the same just dirt on it, The inners are carbon and i have had one come lose over that time , a dab of glue and it was sorted. I would assume thats the only practical way to bond carbon to metal so its not poor workmanship i think its more a limitation of the materials and me being not the most of gentle souls and a little clumsy i have given them a fair bit of abuse.
The buzzbars are lovely too, mine are adjustable 3 rod, gunsmoke grey ones. the adjusting screws are captive the inner is contoured so the bars are always aligned nicely and captive so it dont fall out the end . really nicely made to be honest.
Edit : as been said a digging stick / auger is essential really in hard ground but it beats a bloody mallet any day
If you can put up with not getting a stiffy on with names like Neville, Rad, N Brice etc then have a look at Bison. I make a lot of my own stuff and buy the raw materials off them but their made up stuff is as good as the big names charging lots more.
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