Anybody had any experience with these rods?
I fancy a set of century rods, I used to use century when sea fishing, well built rods
I fancy a set of century rods, I used to use century when sea fishing, well built rods
In reply to Post #1
I have a pair of mk1 2.25lbers. Lovely for light fishing.
I have a pair of mk1 2.25lbers. Lovely for light fishing.
In reply to Post #1
Over the year's I've owned and still do have Armalites I just seem to inadvertently collect the bloody things from mates who were selling or buying new blanks and loved them. That said it all depends on your fishing style or more situation I found 2.5 and 2 3/4 Just too soft for me so much so they've now gone many years ago I still have now 3.5s and 3lb which I now my pike rods but I much prefer the 3.5s nice for playing fish on but with backbone. I moved to NGs about 14 year's ago birthday present (NG next generation of Armalites) in 3.5 which I rebuilt last year they cover everything for me, personally if your looking for a soft action playing rod I'd go for NG in 2 3/4 the older model's I have can be picked up second hand I'm not a fan of the newer builds atheistic wise.
Over the year's I've owned and still do have Armalites I just seem to inadvertently collect the bloody things from mates who were selling or buying new blanks and loved them. That said it all depends on your fishing style or more situation I found 2.5 and 2 3/4 Just too soft for me so much so they've now gone many years ago I still have now 3.5s and 3lb which I now my pike rods but I much prefer the 3.5s nice for playing fish on but with backbone. I moved to NGs about 14 year's ago birthday present (NG next generation of Armalites) in 3.5 which I rebuilt last year they cover everything for me, personally if your looking for a soft action playing rod I'd go for NG in 2 3/4 the older model's I have can be picked up second hand I'm not a fan of the newer builds atheistic wise.
I used to love my Armalites and for a long time was a Century devotee.
Century originally described Armalites as a 'player's rod', but I found them more than that.
I could get over 100 yards with original 4000 aero GTE Baitrunners, 8lb line to a 20lb Amnesia shockleader and a 2.5-2.75oz lead.
They were gorgeous fishing rods as well, they were a pleasure to play fish on.
The only reason I changed is the originals were stolen, so I got mk.ll's.
In todays world I would be happy using them for smaller water (say 10acres) fishing.
Century originally described Armalites as a 'player's rod', but I found them more than that.
I could get over 100 yards with original 4000 aero GTE Baitrunners, 8lb line to a 20lb Amnesia shockleader and a 2.5-2.75oz lead.
They were gorgeous fishing rods as well, they were a pleasure to play fish on.
The only reason I changed is the originals were stolen, so I got mk.ll's.
In todays world I would be happy using them for smaller water (say 10acres) fishing.
In reply to Post #3
I can second that - the 1st gen NG models are superb. I have 3.5 and 2.25 rods - the lighter rods are such a joy to play fish on.
Plenty turn up on the bay. currently a set of 3 3.5tc rods on there now.
I can second that - the 1st gen NG models are superb. I have 3.5 and 2.25 rods - the lighter rods are such a joy to play fish on.
Plenty turn up on the bay. currently a set of 3 3.5tc rods on there now.
In reply to Post #1
Cheers for all the info and help lads
Cheers for all the info and help lads
In reply to Post #1
So nice to read that someone is after a proper set of rods
as these days people totally out gun the fish I have had fish to 68lb on my Century 2.75 NG`s lovely rods
So nice to read that someone is after a proper set of rods
as these days people totally out gun the fish I have had fish to 68lb on my Century 2.75 NG`s lovely rods
In reply to Post #6
Just picked up 3 esp Terry Hearns mk2 2.75 tc 12 footers.
Chuffed to bits with them
Just picked up 3 esp Terry Hearns mk2 2.75 tc 12 footers.
Chuffed to bits with them
In reply to Post #8
Very nice rods.
Very nice rods.
In reply to Post #8
Very smart rods...
My son has a pair of mk1 armalites,in 2.75 tc,they are really nice rods....he's into retro carping,....I agree,also with Gerry,see a lot of people on small waters with huge reels and mega tc rods,what ever happened to rods that actually bend when a fish is on...
I use 2.5tc rods,never had a problem ...I fish 997 acre, right down to moorland pools,...just one set of rods..I do OK...👍
Very smart rods...
My son has a pair of mk1 armalites,in 2.75 tc,they are really nice rods....he's into retro carping,....I agree,also with Gerry,see a lot of people on small waters with huge reels and mega tc rods,what ever happened to rods that actually bend when a fish is on...
I use 2.5tc rods,never had a problem ...I fish 997 acre, right down to moorland pools,...just one set of rods..I do OK...👍
In reply to Post #10
I had a set 11Ft MK 1's before I snapped the tip in a gate, absolutely loved these rods, So much so that I spent an age finding a blank with similar action, ended with 2lb Torrix 12ft specialist blank chopped to 11ft, got the same action using 30mm eyes.
You wouldn't of been disappointed absolute playing action.
I had a set 11Ft MK 1's before I snapped the tip in a gate, absolutely loved these rods, So much so that I spent an age finding a blank with similar action, ended with 2lb Torrix 12ft specialist blank chopped to 11ft, got the same action using 30mm eyes.
You wouldn't of been disappointed absolute playing action.
In reply to Post #3
All this talk about NG 2 3/4lb rods is true, there happens to be a set of 3 in the classifieds for a very good price 😉😉😉
All this talk about NG 2 3/4lb rods is true, there happens to be a set of 3 in the classifieds for a very good price 😉😉😉
In reply to Post #12
I bought 3 x 2.75lb NGs for £90 on facebook market place. The chap had them given to him and never really got into carping.
Nice bits of carbon for £30 a pop!
I bought 3 x 2.75lb NGs for £90 on facebook market place. The chap had them given to him and never really got into carping.
Nice bits of carbon for £30 a pop!
In reply to Post #10
i think its a shame that to get a 2.5LB rod that you need to really hunt for one.
i suppose the thinking that they wont be any good for extracting big fish from very weedy waters.
i have one near me which would literally be under arming and most people are using heavy gear.
and next year most of my fishing be on smallish waters so i will likely be rummaging around for a 2.5lb rod.
i think its a shame that to get a 2.5LB rod that you need to really hunt for one.
i suppose the thinking that they wont be any good for extracting big fish from very weedy waters.
i have one near me which would literally be under arming and most people are using heavy gear.
and next year most of my fishing be on smallish waters so i will likely be rummaging around for a 2.5lb rod.
The Torrix 2.5lb is a superb rod if you struggle to get century blanks. I use a set of ISOs on mine with 15lb Fluoro and tend to use them over my 3.25 TC Torrix.