can anyone give me an honest review of these rods please
In reply to Post #1
12 or 13 footers.
I have the 12s. Best way to describe them, if you've ever used a 3.25lb Torrix, is as one of those with a bit more back bone. Decent for playing fish on, happy in the margins and can cast well. Nice and light, feel well balanced with my basias, not had any other reels on them though. Blank looks lovely if your worried about aesthetics. Had mine built by Kev Clayton. I haven't been found wanting with them, and can't say I've regretted the choice. Hardest decision was 12ft or 13ft. I had 13ft built at first but they had to go back cause they were *****. Not by Kev Clayton I might add. Used them once. Prefer the feel of the 12 fts, but no doubt if I'd have stuck with the 13fts I'd have got used to them
12 or 13 footers.
I have the 12s. Best way to describe them, if you've ever used a 3.25lb Torrix, is as one of those with a bit more back bone. Decent for playing fish on, happy in the margins and can cast well. Nice and light, feel well balanced with my basias, not had any other reels on them though. Blank looks lovely if your worried about aesthetics. Had mine built by Kev Clayton. I haven't been found wanting with them, and can't say I've regretted the choice. Hardest decision was 12ft or 13ft. I had 13ft built at first but they had to go back cause they were *****. Not by Kev Clayton I might add. Used them once. Prefer the feel of the 12 fts, but no doubt if I'd have stuck with the 13fts I'd have got used to them
In reply to Post #2
these are 12.5 ft 3.5 tc
these are 12.5 ft 3.5 tc
In reply to Post #3
Sorry, cant help you with those
Sorry, cant help you with those
In reply to Post #1
I have a set of 3, love them, crisp, sharp, good recovery, had UK fish to 55 on them and even under the rod tips they are excellent. 12 6 seems to be a sweet spot between 12 and 13'. Built by Mark Tunley with minima rings. They look and perform really well.
I have a set of 3, love them, crisp, sharp, good recovery, had UK fish to 55 on them and even under the rod tips they are excellent. 12 6 seems to be a sweet spot between 12 and 13'. Built by Mark Tunley with minima rings. They look and perform really well.
In reply to Post #5
thanks andy
thanks andy
In reply to Post #6
I had 13ft aviators and loved them,I then had a try of a mates 12ft 6 and ordered some from Kev Clayton straight away.They felt easier to cast to me and I just knew they suited me better.
I had 13ft aviators and loved them,I then had a try of a mates 12ft 6 and ordered some from Kev Clayton straight away.They felt easier to cast to me and I just knew they suited me better.
I have set of 13 foot.
Bought them after trying them out and being recommended them by Terry Edmonds.
For me they are easy to cast. They are long enough as a 3.5lb rod to soak up fishes lunges.
I love mine and will never change them. I took years finding a set of rods that suited me.
Bought them after trying them out and being recommended them by Terry Edmonds.
For me they are easy to cast. They are long enough as a 3.5lb rod to soak up fishes lunges.
I love mine and will never change them. I took years finding a set of rods that suited me.
I've got 13ft Aviators as well. Was advised by my rod builder to go for these over 12.6 version. As they were a bit better under the tip. I wanted a fishing rod that could cast as opposed to a casting rod that I would have to slacken the clutch while playing a fish in the margin. The 13ft does everything I need
I got a set of 12.5' Aviators built for me by Vic Gibson after a casting tutorial with Terry Edmunds & haven't been disappointed with them. They have plenty of backbone when I need it but are also really nice to play a fish on.
In reply to Post #10
Same here,excellent rods,and British blanks,👍👍
Same here,excellent rods,and British blanks,👍👍
In reply to Post #1
For me you can't beat harrison rods.
Its the unseen things sometimes like flying them all over the place
Bashed about and roughed up, no issues no myther they are robust and strong.
After the trebs it would be the aviators off kev clayton.
Mine are 13ft and just the job but I get what is being said below about the 12.6 jobbies I think that's to do with your physical size.
I use my chimeras for marker rod 12ft 3.5lb and can really feel the cast and can build up the tip speed.
13ft takes a bit of sorting but I like the way they play the fish.
Might be a complete waste of money purchase coming soon but due to not going fishing I've need to burn some doh on some fishing gear that I don't need............
Business as usual
For me you can't beat harrison rods.
Its the unseen things sometimes like flying them all over the place
Bashed about and roughed up, no issues no myther they are robust and strong.
After the trebs it would be the aviators off kev clayton.
Mine are 13ft and just the job but I get what is being said below about the 12.6 jobbies I think that's to do with your physical size.
I use my chimeras for marker rod 12ft 3.5lb and can really feel the cast and can build up the tip speed.
13ft takes a bit of sorting but I like the way they play the fish.
Might be a complete waste of money purchase coming soon but due to not going fishing I've need to burn some doh on some fishing gear that I don't need............
Business as usual
Just seen that there is now Aviator Plus 2 or 3 variants, heavier TC for additional distance I believe.
In reply to Post #13
thanks guys just purchased a set of 3 in mint condition for £600
thanks guys just purchased a set of 3 in mint condition for £600
Sounds like a good buy mate 👍