Hi
I wonder if anyone's got some suggestions as I'm finding it difficult deciding on a suitable 12ft rod for a specific target this Winter. The target is 50lb+ with some possible friends in the mid 40's and although I once had an accidental nail-biting 38 on a 1.25 JW Avon rod, I'd like to give myself less heart failure moving into uncharted territory. My longer-range options are sorted but I'm looking for a 12ft rod with a very cushioning forgiving action for contact in the margins (no tight space restrictions) at about 4-20 yards, either freelined on the bottom or with a light bomb onto a silt bottom, with no real snag issues.
I've considered everything from 2nd hand Hutchy Dream makers, TH MK 1 1.75's, Century Fat Boy Slims and even considering an ESP MK2 floater, because I just can't seem to find anything current that has a more through action.
I'm thinking maybe 2.5 - 2.75 tc would be best.
I've got 9ft margin rods (Scopes and FS E class bank creepers at 2.25) that I use on smaller waters for smaller fish, but feel I might be a bit undergunned with them. I've heard that the FS E Class Gold 2.75 is a bit more 'through' action.
I'd appreciate any input now I've just got Christmas clearance from my long-suffering partner.
All the best
I wonder if anyone's got some suggestions as I'm finding it difficult deciding on a suitable 12ft rod for a specific target this Winter. The target is 50lb+ with some possible friends in the mid 40's and although I once had an accidental nail-biting 38 on a 1.25 JW Avon rod, I'd like to give myself less heart failure moving into uncharted territory. My longer-range options are sorted but I'm looking for a 12ft rod with a very cushioning forgiving action for contact in the margins (no tight space restrictions) at about 4-20 yards, either freelined on the bottom or with a light bomb onto a silt bottom, with no real snag issues.
I've considered everything from 2nd hand Hutchy Dream makers, TH MK 1 1.75's, Century Fat Boy Slims and even considering an ESP MK2 floater, because I just can't seem to find anything current that has a more through action.
I'm thinking maybe 2.5 - 2.75 tc would be best.
I've got 9ft margin rods (Scopes and FS E class bank creepers at 2.25) that I use on smaller waters for smaller fish, but feel I might be a bit undergunned with them. I've heard that the FS E Class Gold 2.75 is a bit more 'through' action.
I'd appreciate any input now I've just got Christmas clearance from my long-suffering partner.
All the best
In reply to Post #1
Torrix 2.5lb
Torrix 2.5lb
In reply to Post #1
I can certainly vouch for Century FatBoySlims as I had a set of 2.75lb & they were an absolute joy to play fish on close in or on small waters.
I can certainly vouch for Century FatBoySlims as I had a set of 2.75lb & they were an absolute joy to play fish on close in or on small waters.
In reply to Post #1
Harrison multi carp 2.25
Absolutely perfect for that scenario
Harrison multi carp 2.25
Absolutely perfect for that scenario
In reply to Post #1
I'm hoping my 2lb infinity super slims will be perfect for the same kind of fishing lol
I'm hoping my 2lb infinity super slims will be perfect for the same kind of fishing lol
I am a Harrison fan admittedly, the kiddie for this has been touted before as a Baby ballista circa 2.5lb. They are supposed to be the nuts for this scenario 👌
In reply to Post #6
Baby ballista indeed although they are 11ft in any tc or as stated multi carp , i would also add the accurix
Baby ballista indeed although they are 11ft in any tc or as stated multi carp , i would also add the accurix
In reply to Post #1
I have both a pair of 2 1/4tc Multicarp and three 2.5tc Baby Ballistas and both are great close range rods. For ultimate close quarters control and forgiveness it would have to be the Multicarp though.
I have both a pair of 2 1/4tc Multicarp and three 2.5tc Baby Ballistas and both are great close range rods. For ultimate close quarters control and forgiveness it would have to be the Multicarp though.
The 2.5 accurix has got to be a contender
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Is this for real??
Is this for real??
Baby ballista are famously good - but 11 foot.
If you have they money then buy some FS es or R1 Light etc. However ...
... this won't be popular, if you want a nice close range rod then buy something cheap with a test curve of below 3lb, My £25 JRC 2.75lb Defenders were terrible rods in many ways but they were perfect for close range as they were nice and soft.
If you have they money then buy some FS es or R1 Light etc. However ...
... this won't be popular, if you want a nice close range rod then buy something cheap with a test curve of below 3lb, My £25 JRC 2.75lb Defenders were terrible rods in many ways but they were perfect for close range as they were nice and soft.
In reply to Post #1
Free spirit CTX..in 2.5 tc....this is a lovely rod,...its all I use these days,from down the edge,up to 80 yards...lovely rods...
I like the length as it enables me to place my traps in slightly deeper margins,feeling the lead and bait down so to speak..
Free spirit CTX..in 2.5 tc....this is a lovely rod,...its all I use these days,from down the edge,up to 80 yards...lovely rods...
I like the length as it enables me to place my traps in slightly deeper margins,feeling the lead and bait down so to speak..
In reply to Post #1
Acurix in 2.75 are great, I wouldn't mind a set of 2.5lb tc though mind.
Acurix in 2.75 are great, I wouldn't mind a set of 2.5lb tc though mind.
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I have a pair 12 ft multi carp ready next week full cork 👍perfect for what you want , dont know why these are overlooked these days .
I have a pair 12 ft multi carp ready next week full cork 👍perfect for what you want , dont know why these are overlooked these days .
In reply to Post #14
I think the accurix are recommended as a more modern version, but personally I'd take the multi carp, chimera or ballista over them. (tin hat at the ready)
I think the accurix are recommended as a more modern version, but personally I'd take the multi carp, chimera or ballista over them. (tin hat at the ready)