I have a good mate thats asked me about good budget carp rods he is not a fan of anything heavy test curves 2.75 may go to 3lb if its got a good action and 10 ft rods
Now hands up I used 9 to 10ft rods in the 60s and now dont fish with anything less than 12`
so 2 things never bought a budget rod and never bought a 10` rod recently either not a fan Im afraid
so folks I never give advice on gear I havent owned or used
SO I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE
Now hands up I used 9 to 10ft rods in the 60s and now dont fish with anything less than 12`
so 2 things never bought a budget rod and never bought a 10` rod recently either not a fan Im afraid
so folks I never give advice on gear I havent owned or used
SO I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE
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People rate the Sonik rods Gerry. Not exactly my cup of tea in the way they're built up, but they are popular. The only Sonik rod I have is an old spod rod which I got cheap at one of the shows with a Mitchell reel & some braid. As with all spod rods, they take a battering but it's still going strong.
In terms of 10ft rods, I got a set of 3 Daiwa Black Widow G50's a couple of years back in the TFT boxing day sale for £76. And they've been spot on. Cork handles also, really good vfm.
Depends what your mate considers as a budget rod, to some £30-£50 a rod is a budget rod, but to others it's £100 a rod.
People rate the Sonik rods Gerry. Not exactly my cup of tea in the way they're built up, but they are popular. The only Sonik rod I have is an old spod rod which I got cheap at one of the shows with a Mitchell reel & some braid. As with all spod rods, they take a battering but it's still going strong.
In terms of 10ft rods, I got a set of 3 Daiwa Black Widow G50's a couple of years back in the TFT boxing day sale for £76. And they've been spot on. Cork handles also, really good vfm.
Depends what your mate considers as a budget rod, to some £30-£50 a rod is a budget rod, but to others it's £100 a rod.
Sonik Vader x rs, for 10 ft budget Nash Dwarf 3.00 lb (+2022 models) they are a joy play fish on and you can easily hit 90 yards with them
The new Daiwa Vertice rods are worth a look. Very good quality for the price. The Carpology lads did a video a while back blind testing rods under £100 and they came out on top.
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I tell you what Gerry, I was in Go Outdoors recently where they have a Fishing Republic section and I spent hours in there. What I was really impressed by was the Rod Hutchinson Sceptre 10ft 2.5lb-3.5lb rods they had for £79.99 each. I already have two sets of 10ft rods but If I didn't I would have been walking out with a few of those. I would suggest your mate takes a look at some of those before taking the plunge.
I tell you what Gerry, I was in Go Outdoors recently where they have a Fishing Republic section and I spent hours in there. What I was really impressed by was the Rod Hutchinson Sceptre 10ft 2.5lb-3.5lb rods they had for £79.99 each. I already have two sets of 10ft rods but If I didn't I would have been walking out with a few of those. I would suggest your mate takes a look at some of those before taking the plunge.
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Hi Gerry. It depends on what he means by budget but the Sonik Dominator RS rods are down to c.£65 a rod (I assume Sonik have a tweaked version on the way as most places have them discounted). I have a set of 10ft 3lb tc rods that I use for small waters in the UK and they are great fun to use and play fish on. Took them to France as a 2nd set of rods for my son and we had fish to mid 40s on them and they were more than up to the task so happy to recommend them
Hi Gerry. It depends on what he means by budget but the Sonik Dominator RS rods are down to c.£65 a rod (I assume Sonik have a tweaked version on the way as most places have them discounted). I have a set of 10ft 3lb tc rods that I use for small waters in the UK and they are great fun to use and play fish on. Took them to France as a 2nd set of rods for my son and we had fish to mid 40s on them and they were more than up to the task so happy to recommend them
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Maybe not the answer you are looking for but - budget I would go 2nd hand all day long. A £50 rod is probably £15 worth, and sells 2nd hand for £30 but a £100 rod sells 2nd hand for maybe £50 - so you get a better set of rods for the same money.
I often see 3 rods for £150 that I think, I'm tempted, by the price not because I need them!
Maybe not the answer you are looking for but - budget I would go 2nd hand all day long. A £50 rod is probably £15 worth, and sells 2nd hand for £30 but a £100 rod sells 2nd hand for maybe £50 - so you get a better set of rods for the same money.
I often see 3 rods for £150 that I think, I'm tempted, by the price not because I need them!
Personally after experience, I would avoid Sonik.
I've had Sonik rods, and within a few weeks the liner on the butt ring popped out while it was setup, so the rod was replaced under guarantee. A couple of weeks later on the replacement the butt ring liner popped out.
I've had Sonik rods, and within a few weeks the liner on the butt ring popped out while it was setup, so the rod was replaced under guarantee. A couple of weeks later on the replacement the butt ring liner popped out.
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Not giving advice on things you dont own or havent used?
Not sure thats allowed on here mate, thought it was in the rules to claim everything you dont own or havent used is rubbish?
Not giving advice on things you dont own or havent used?
Not sure thats allowed on here mate, thought it was in the rules to claim everything you dont own or havent used is rubbish?
Shimano worth a look.
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I'm a century user and have been for 30 year's plus , but around 4 year's ago I joined a little lake a stone's throw from my house, I do mostly mornings on it my short session water lets say , My 12ft rods with big pits were just too big I'm only casting 8 wraps most of the time so I bought some Avid Exodus 10ft 3lb tc coupled these with some 4000br shimanos, I can't rate them high enough obviously I haven't tried the other rods recommend and I won't say there as good as my Centrys but I paid around £100 for 3 I honesty can't fault them
I'm a century user and have been for 30 year's plus , but around 4 year's ago I joined a little lake a stone's throw from my house, I do mostly mornings on it my short session water lets say , My 12ft rods with big pits were just too big I'm only casting 8 wraps most of the time so I bought some Avid Exodus 10ft 3lb tc coupled these with some 4000br shimanos, I can't rate them high enough obviously I haven't tried the other rods recommend and I won't say there as good as my Centrys but I paid around £100 for 3 I honesty can't fault them
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I've been using 10' Freespirit CTX for p*ssing about on day tickets (coupled with SS2600s) and am starting to love using them - they're 3.25 so can cast a bag / handle heavier leads; try and pick up a set 2nd hand for best pricing . . . the 10' SPM is an awesome little utility rod and perfect for small spombs / spopper work on the river - failing that the new 10' Helicals look just as good and they do a 3lb TC variant
I've been using 10' Freespirit CTX for p*ssing about on day tickets (coupled with SS2600s) and am starting to love using them - they're 3.25 so can cast a bag / handle heavier leads; try and pick up a set 2nd hand for best pricing . . . the 10' SPM is an awesome little utility rod and perfect for small spombs / spopper work on the river - failing that the new 10' Helicals look just as good and they do a 3lb TC variant
Dont think you can go wrong with any of the free spirit range in 10 ft. Lots to choose from as well. There were some good deals on the e class golds not long ago and they are a cracking blank.
Daiwa Powemesh worth a look. I had the 9ft 2.75lb, nice little rods. They do a 10ft 2.75 version
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You were unlucky mate. I've had multiple sets of Sonik Prada over the years from the Dominators up to their top of the range Gravity rods and I have never had any issues at all. If I'd had your experience I would also avoid personally, but I can say that your experience is probably an exception rather than the norm
You were unlucky mate. I've had multiple sets of Sonik Prada over the years from the Dominators up to their top of the range Gravity rods and I have never had any issues at all. If I'd had your experience I would also avoid personally, but I can say that your experience is probably an exception rather than the norm
Like mentioned the free spirit ctx 10fts are great, I have used them for while and just got some 10ft aviators but the ctx are amazing, I will say my friend uses the tx2 10fts and they are great little rods
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Tackle Box Darent Valley Specimen Rod 10ft 3lb - my son has the 11ft version and they are absolutely superb value for money !! £52 each as well.
Tackle Box Darent Valley Specimen Rod 10ft 3lb - my son has the 11ft version and they are absolutely superb value for money !! £52 each as well.
future fishing own rods are stunning, I have the 9ft 2.75 and they bend in 2 with fish on,great fun,they do 10ft rods aswell....beautiful rods
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Another vote for the Rod Hutchinson rods. Bought a pair for my stepson as a starter set and they're great for the price.
Gerry - I know you like a bargain.... check out a company called home-un-leisure on ebay. I got some rods from there for pennies plus postage. They also do sonik stuff and the wychwood riot rods which I also considered
Another vote for the Rod Hutchinson rods. Bought a pair for my stepson as a starter set and they're great for the price.
Gerry - I know you like a bargain.... check out a company called home-un-leisure on ebay. I got some rods from there for pennies plus postage. They also do sonik stuff and the wychwood riot rods which I also considered
Shimano tx2 10ft rods are good for the money or sonik xtractor/insurgents also decent and some bargains to be had at the moment in the sales. 
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Had a bend of the new Free Spirit Helical at jack frosts in Crawley - felt bloody awful... But then i also had a bend of the new Korda rod - and that felt lika a pole vault.
Korum have a new range called Omega out, bound to be good value...
Tackle box stuff seems always be 'good value'.
Had a bend of the new Free Spirit Helical at jack frosts in Crawley - felt bloody awful... But then i also had a bend of the new Korda rod - and that felt lika a pole vault.
Korum have a new range called Omega out, bound to be good value...
Tackle box stuff seems always be 'good value'.
Depends on budget and what you want from a rod.
Always suggest go second hand.
Picked up 3 second hand YAC ballista (2x2,5lb + 3lb) yesterday for just €75,00 total. Fuji reel seats and rings. The usual signs of wear but for the price it makes best budget rods for me.
Always suggest go second hand.
Picked up 3 second hand YAC ballista (2x2,5lb + 3lb) yesterday for just €75,00 total. Fuji reel seats and rings. The usual signs of wear but for the price it makes best budget rods for me.
I think it now seems a choice
between the Sonic and Diawa BUDGET rods both can be bought for around fifty quid a rod and thats his budget !
thanks for the replies and suggestions folks
between the Sonic and Diawa BUDGET rods both can be bought for around fifty quid a rod and thats his budget !
thanks for the replies and suggestions folks
I got a pair of diawa crosscast 10ft 3lb and they are great value for money. Had 2 30lb cats on them the other weekend and they held up fine. I think they are around £60 each. Might be worth a look.
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Don't know if they are still manufactured but the chub outkast were a belting entry level rod for the price. Won a lot of rave reviews years ago about the quality.
I still have a few of mine buried away and use them every so often when fishing more ferral waters in the Manchester area
Don't know if they are still manufactured but the chub outkast were a belting entry level rod for the price. Won a lot of rave reviews years ago about the quality.
I still have a few of mine buried away and use them every so often when fishing more ferral waters in the Manchester area
Update after loads of research and taking on board all your suggestions
TODAY
I advised him to buy 3 Daiwa Vertice carp rods 10ft 3lb
Angling4less have easter deal 15% off making £137.67 for 3 rods ( £45.89 each) free delivery so nicely inside his £50 a rod budget and his Shimano baitrunner reels will be perfect
wonder if anyone is using this particular model ?
TODAY
I advised him to buy 3 Daiwa Vertice carp rods 10ft 3lb
Angling4less have easter deal 15% off making £137.67 for 3 rods ( £45.89 each) free delivery so nicely inside his £50 a rod budget and his Shimano baitrunner reels will be perfect
wonder if anyone is using this particular model ?
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