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Fox X5s 13ft (31 posts / 3,175 views)
Comebackkid Comebackkid
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Post #1 3 Feb 2022 17:50
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Hi,

Just looking for peoples thoughts on these rods. Not been out long (new versions) and I've pulled the trigger on some on the back of a local long range water where most people are using them.

Got a good deal from local shop and will be looked after by Fox if need be.

Question is what are they like at casting and playing fish under the tip?

Thanks
Neil
mark1009
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Post #2 3 Feb 2022 18:03
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Comebackkid Comebackkid
Posts: 134
Post #3 3 Feb 2022 18:17
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In reply to Post #2
Anything else to add apart from the face?
mark1009
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Post #4 3 Feb 2022 18:47
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Just shock , awe, amazement, you've spent good money on rods used by several people on a lake you fish, and are then asking for evaluation on a public forum after the event. That horse has long left the stable. Hope they are everything you need them to be.
Comebackkid Comebackkid
Posts: 134
Post #5 3 Feb 2022 19:16
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In reply to Post #4
I never said the local water is one I am fishing.

Also this audience as you call it is much bigger than the few anglers using and loving the rods on the said water.

Not sure what value your comments brought to this thread so if you don't mind, do one!

Mozzi Mozzi
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Post #6 3 Feb 2022 19:43
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Comebackkid Comebackkid
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Post #7 3 Feb 2022 20:03
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C#&T
RKB
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Post #8 3 Feb 2022 20:43
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Comebackkid Comebackkid
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Post #9 3 Feb 2022 21:33
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Grow up!
Glenn_B Glenn_B
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Post #10 3 Feb 2022 21:35
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Have you actually seen and played with the new 13ft X5s? I didn't think that they had been into stock yet?
Comebackkid Comebackkid
Posts: 134
Post #11 3 Feb 2022 21:38
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In reply to Post #10
Yes seen one in the shop and look and feel what I'm needing. Much better to hear it from people who have used them though.

Thanks for a sensible answer.
Mozzi Mozzi
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Post #12 3 Feb 2022 21:57
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In reply to Post #11
No need to use abusive language via PM, if you've no humour thats not our fault


It is rather silly asking on a forum post-purchase. this site has been around a fair while and well known, I'd certainly be inclined to engage the grey matter pre-purchase of such expensive things, or at the very least, be prepared for toungue in cheek comments from an internet forum full of carp anglers lol
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #13 3 Feb 2022 22:00
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I would never buy a fox rod again,in a couple of years if you have an issue you will not be able to get spares.
Comebackkid Comebackkid
Posts: 134
Post #14 3 Feb 2022 22:06
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In reply to Post #12
So I see you can engage brain and write a serious answer.

All I'm looking for is opinions on an item of tackle. If you don't have one leave the sarcastic comments in the gutter and waste your own time not mine.

Comebackkid Comebackkid
Posts: 134
Post #15 3 Feb 2022 22:09
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Hopefully I won't have them long enough before the next model comes out.

Going to abuse them for a couple of years and get rid. Fox life span is circa 5 years before new models come out according to my favourite NW fishing centre!
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