I'm looking for a set of rods of around 2.5lb tc for a water with some carp to upper doubles but also has a low stock of big slabs. Ideally something like the Terry Hearn Mk1s in 2lb 9oz but it seems getting these lighter test curves are rare these days. Free Spirit Hi-S are way outta my price range.
Any recommendations based on use?
Cheers.
Any recommendations based on use?
Cheers.
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I use 2.5lb TC Baby Ballistas for just about all of my fishing, lovely rods IMO.
I use 2.5lb TC Baby Ballistas for just about all of my fishing, lovely rods IMO.
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Bloody nice rods you have there too andy
Bloody nice rods you have there too andy
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Have a look at the ESP Mk2 Floater rods, 12 foot 2.5lb TC, these have a lovely playing action.
Have a look at the ESP Mk2 Floater rods, 12 foot 2.5lb TC, these have a lovely playing action.
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2.5lb harrison ballistas all day
2.5lb harrison ballistas all day
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2.5lb harrison ballistas all day
2.5lb harrison ballistas all day
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They're just gorgeous blanks. Rarely use anything else in this country now. Out of interest, can you still get them? I looked briefly & couldn't find anyone selling them? Mine are now 25 years old I think and if I can't get new ones I'll be looking at a rebuild.
They're just gorgeous blanks. Rarely use anything else in this country now. Out of interest, can you still get them? I looked briefly & couldn't find anyone selling them? Mine are now 25 years old I think and if I can't get new ones I'll be looking at a rebuild.
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Yes still for sale, example here listed under ballista blanks
http://custombuiltrods.co.uk/build-blank.php?id_manufacturer=1&id_blank=6
Yes still for sale, example here listed under ballista blanks
http://custombuiltrods.co.uk/build-blank.php?id_manufacturer=1&id_blank=6
For all my carp angling ...I use a set of free-spirit CTX in 2.5tc..
I find them lovely rods ,it's all I have and use..
I find them lovely rods ,it's all I have and use..
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Thanks for that. Can't see the 12' 2.5 tc ballista blanks though. I obviously need to look around a bit more.
Thanks for that. Can't see the 12' 2.5 tc ballista blanks though. I obviously need to look around a bit more.
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Actually well spotted, I thought you guys were still on about the baby ballista which are on there in 2.5lb
But........ Both of these list the 12ft 2.5lb
https://www.customrods.co.uk/carp.htm
http://www.calvinhancockcustomrods.com/harrison-ballista-carp-blank.html
Actually well spotted, I thought you guys were still on about the baby ballista which are on there in 2.5lb
But........ Both of these list the 12ft 2.5lb
https://www.customrods.co.uk/carp.htm
http://www.calvinhancockcustomrods.com/harrison-ballista-carp-blank.html
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Saving me loads of goofgling hassle! Thanks for the help 👍
Saving me loads of goofgling hassle! Thanks for the help 👍
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Mark Tunley be worth a visit to veiw a few blanks, accurix in 2.5tc is a buitifull blank.
Mark Tunley be worth a visit to veiw a few blanks, accurix in 2.5tc is a buitifull blank.
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Baby Ballista blanks still available, my mate still gets requests to build them, lovely rods
Baby Ballista blanks still available, my mate still gets requests to build them, lovely rods
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I've just picked up three sonik recon 8ft, 2.5 test for £50 each.
I haven't used them yet but first impressions are good. I like how they fold down and how compact these rods are. Worth a look if nothing else. I got them from go outdoors.
I've just picked up three sonik recon 8ft, 2.5 test for £50 each.
I haven't used them yet but first impressions are good. I like how they fold down and how compact these rods are. Worth a look if nothing else. I got them from go outdoors.