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Greys Aircurves (22 posts / 8,213 views)
ciderman
Posts: 2,139
Post #1 19 Apr 2022 12:19
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Any use the Aircurves ?
?

Looking for a bit of a all round rod .
Something I can use on small lakes and also bd able to chuck a lead 100 yrds.
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #2 19 Apr 2022 12:33
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In reply to Post #1
I have them in 12ft 3.25 mk 1 fantastic rods no effort to cast had rave reviews while back lots on here give good feedback a few have said there the best all round 3.25 out there
duggyfresh
Posts: 154
Post #3 19 Apr 2022 12:54
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In reply to Post #1
Best all round rods I've owned, look good and have a good balance of casting and fish playing, I have MK1's dont know how much different the Mk2's are.
jamescain12
Posts: 87
Post #4 19 Apr 2022 12:56
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In reply to Post #1
Not sure if a bit more than the AirCurves but I have a pair of Harrison Acurix in 3lb. They are great up to about 100yards and great for playing fish on.
Adamroybooth Adamroybooth
Posts: 1,043
Post #5 19 Apr 2022 13:24
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In reply to Post #1
mk 1's were a lovely rod - 12ft 3.5's were my favs in the range. Not tried the newer model
Carpman3
Posts: 61
Post #6 19 Apr 2022 14:54
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In reply to Post #1
Treated myself to 3x 12ft 3lb tc couple of years back and by far best carp rods i've used having gone through a fair few. I use them for all my fishing at home and abroad and they have stood up well to all the abuse i've given them, so would highly recommend.
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #7 19 Apr 2022 15:02
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In reply to Post #1
In line with many of the existing comments, I bought a set about 4 years ago (3.25lb TC) and I think they are great. Most of my fishing is short range but I have used them at range and can comfortably hit 100 yards. They look good and they are lovely to play fish on, so all in all I don't have a bad word to say about them and would highly recommend
Spen89 Spen89
Posts: 507
Post #8 19 Apr 2022 17:52
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In reply to Post #1
Only took mine out a few times but I got a very decent price for a set of 3 X 3.25s before the mark 2s were released. I've had a couple of fish on them and they were nice to play on but a bit stiffer than what I'm used to. They may need breaking in (if that's a thing with rods)
I can comfortably cast 100 yards with ease on a 3oz lead and just under 150 with a 4oz
Backintofishing
Posts: 139
Post #9 19 Apr 2022 19:14
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I have a set of 12 3lb that I've had years. Great rods for playing fish and always been able to cast where I've needed. I brought some century graphenes and feel like I need to use them as they cost so much but they don't play fish as nice as the greys.
lurchy lurchy
Posts: 1,205
Post #10 19 Apr 2022 19:57
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In reply to Post #9
Swapped some free spirit e class golds for a set of 3.25 air curves. They are a brilliant rod , go buy some mate..... easy 100 yds and more if you're capable and forgiving under the tip , look good too 👍
scott88m14
Posts: 93
Post #11 21 Apr 2022 18:24
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I have the 12ft 3.5lb Aircurves, previously I had 12ft 3.5lb century FBS, both are really nice rods but without doubt if I had to chose between the two it would be the Aircurves.

They actually give me more confidence due to them having the power in reserve when needed while at the same time being really nice to play fish on.

I'm no long range caster and I'm pretty sure my technique doesn't look anywhere near what I think it looks like in my head but it's not hard to cast 100 yards with these at all.
Stedill Stedill
Posts: 1,040
Post #12 23 Apr 2022 10:08
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In reply to Post #11
I have wasted a lot of money on high end rods, the 3.25 aircurve is the best all round rod I have owned. Almost perfect imo.
wetnet wetnet
Posts: 1,062
Post #13 23 Apr 2022 11:31
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In reply to Post #1
The 3.25 aircurve is a awesome rod, the ultimate all rounder.
scott88m14
Posts: 93
Post #14 23 Apr 2022 15:45
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Does anybody know how the new Aiircurve rods compare to the originals?
ciderman
Posts: 2,139
Post #15 29 Apr 2022 20:43
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In reply to Post #1
bigfish3610 bigfish3610
Posts: 165
Post #16 30 Apr 2022 12:36
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In reply to Post #9
Looking at these in the 3lb TC, don't often fish beyond 100 yards, use pva bags quite a bit. Prefer to play fish rather than guide them in on stiff rods. I can see the 3.25 gets more votes but who uses the 3s?
Carpman3
Posts: 61
Post #17 30 Apr 2022 14:19
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In reply to Post #16
I've got them in the 3's, rarely cast over 100 yards like yourself, good through action rod to play fish with. I've previously had 3.25 and 2.75 tc rods, but for me personally i prefer the 3lb t/c
mark1009
Posts: 4,738
Post #18 30 Apr 2022 19:28
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100 yds is not far and shouldn't be the benchmark for 3.25 tc rods. My 3lb Hutchinson Dreammakers will easily do 100 yds. If you need to cast heavy leads in wind, or heavy pva bags then you need heavier tc rods otherwise. Look at your technique.
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #19 19 Oct 2025 19:51
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Good evening guys,

I am talking about the mk1 Aircurves now, but can someone please tell me how the 3lb version differs from the 3,25 lbs version? I currently have the 3,25 lbs but I think about buying a lighter set extra. I know the Torrix in 3 lbs had a faster action that the 3,25 lbs and I wondered if that also applies to the Aircurve?

Thanks!
essesxandy essesxandy
Posts: 3,199
Post #20 20 Oct 2025 06:39
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Honestly, if I were fishing mainly smaller waters and only required a maximum range of up to around 100yds I'd be looking at rods with a 2 3/4lb tc.. Ballistas from the 90's would be perfectly capable.
maplecream
Posts: 723
Post #21 20 Oct 2025 07:22
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I have the aircurves in 3.25, the mark 2 are exactly the same blank, just cosmetics have changed.
Decent rods with a nice action, they do bend.
But they are v much a compromise rod, if your fishing mostly at 80yards + I would get the 3.5, or look elsewhere for another rod.
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #22 20 Oct 2025 09:49
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Thanks for your input guys. I appreciate it. (I tried the Ballista's but Harrison isn't my brand, sorry)
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