I seem to have developed a habit of buying old (some vintage, some not) carp rods off Facebook.
Mostly just cheap sets being sold locally. I'm trying to use them but for obvious reasons it's a slow process.
Reason for posting this here is to see if anyone out there knows much about these things, or if they might still be using a set, or perhaps you did once but not anymore. Some are obvious, some are quite obscure.
1) Daiwa Powermesh Carp / 12ft / 2.25lb / PMC2214
The set I have (x 3) is immaculate. 30mm butt rings - but they cast really well and bend in half.
Anyone know when these were made?
Mostly just cheap sets being sold locally. I'm trying to use them but for obvious reasons it's a slow process.
Reason for posting this here is to see if anyone out there knows much about these things, or if they might still be using a set, or perhaps you did once but not anymore. Some are obvious, some are quite obscure.
1) Daiwa Powermesh Carp / 12ft / 2.25lb / PMC2214
The set I have (x 3) is immaculate. 30mm butt rings - but they cast really well and bend in half.
Anyone know when these were made?
In reply to Post #1
30 ml butt rings . Yes rods were built correctly in those days . I had some in the mid 80s i think not a top range rod but nice blanks . Daiwa rods were exceptional back then .
30 ml butt rings . Yes rods were built correctly in those days . I had some in the mid 80s i think not a top range rod but nice blanks . Daiwa rods were exceptional back then .
In reply to Post #1
They were/are great rods I thought from early nineties - but maybe that's just when I remember them from.
I've recently acquired a couple of Twin Powers 2.25tc which may have been a bit earlier but again (imo) an awesome rod up there with the wkns
They were/are great rods I thought from early nineties - but maybe that's just when I remember them from.
I've recently acquired a couple of Twin Powers 2.25tc which may have been a bit earlier but again (imo) an awesome rod up there with the wkns
In reply to Post #2
Agreed, I have a few different sets now and really like them. Pretty sure all of the ones I have were made in Scotland - will post more in the thread later.
@0nslow - lets see them then (if you can post images of course)
Agreed, I have a few different sets now and really like them. Pretty sure all of the ones I have were made in Scotland - will post more in the thread later.
@0nslow - lets see them then (if you can post images of course)
I had a set of Powermesh and Dictators then moved them on and had AK47 twin tips that was whilst owning a set of Harrison Ballistas that was mid to late 90's and then I had Shimano Bugs early 2000's.
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I think they later became dictator Z's. Had a set of those late 90s and the weave pattern is identical. Those are very probably late 80s when they were made. Wish I'd kept hold of them now.
I think they later became dictator Z's. Had a set of those late 90s and the weave pattern is identical. Those are very probably late 80s when they were made. Wish I'd kept hold of them now.
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They stayed as power mesh. Beautiful rods for normal carp fishing. The dictator was basically an amorphous. In my opinion Daiwa make some of the nicest blanks we have. Not to keen on the modern infinity's alps reel seat. Would love the blanks to be available again.
They stayed as power mesh. Beautiful rods for normal carp fishing. The dictator was basically an amorphous. In my opinion Daiwa make some of the nicest blanks we have. Not to keen on the modern infinity's alps reel seat. Would love the blanks to be available again.
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I have three 2 3/4 and one 2 1/4 funny enough I used them a few weeks back teamed with 6010's the rods were a joy to use but the reels felt a bit dated. Lovely rods.
I have three 2 3/4 and one 2 1/4 funny enough I used them a few weeks back teamed with 6010's the rods were a joy to use but the reels felt a bit dated. Lovely rods.
My old friend had a set ,exactly the same Fantastic rods..
Then he sold them and bought some Nash Hooliguns ,which was a mega backwards step He had Shimano 10ks on the Daiwa rods ,had carp to 38lb on them in France as well..
I like classic kit ,using some version 1 mk3 Armalites ,Bob the Rod built,30mm butt rings ,9 eyes,I like them ...
Then he sold them and bought some Nash Hooliguns ,which was a mega backwards step He had Shimano 10ks on the Daiwa rods ,had carp to 38lb on them in France as well..
I like classic kit ,using some version 1 mk3 Armalites ,Bob the Rod built,30mm butt rings ,9 eyes,I like them ...
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Ahh, I don't know how to post up pics, let me see if I can figure it out. Still in original bags too 👌
I also have 2 x Leeda 9000's from the early 90's these were my first ledger rods 'hand made in England' slapped on the decal - I believe they were on one of the early Harrison blanks. But I didn't care about that at the time, just what would eat my luncheon meat next 😂😂. They're probably super rare because who cares about Leeda rods these days?
Ahh, I don't know how to post up pics, let me see if I can figure it out. Still in original bags too 👌
I also have 2 x Leeda 9000's from the early 90's these were my first ledger rods 'hand made in England' slapped on the decal - I believe they were on one of the early Harrison blanks. But I didn't care about that at the time, just what would eat my luncheon meat next 😂😂. They're probably super rare because who cares about Leeda rods these days?
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i have 3 (the 11ft 2.25's)
LOVELY things
kinda replaced with a couple of harrison BB's 11ft 2.5's but for looking at yours are nicer
caught my 1st 30lber on one last season from a small estate lake reeds etc battle curve was great
small leads cast well
i have 3 (the 11ft 2.25's)
LOVELY things
kinda replaced with a couple of harrison BB's 11ft 2.5's but for looking at yours are nicer
caught my 1st 30lber on one last season from a small estate lake reeds etc battle curve was great
small leads cast well
Finally got my mates original infinity x ld 2.75's off him as he's given up. They're lovely rods and side by side with my aviator flex's they feel like they have a much nicer playing action and more forgiving tip and they were sold as distance rods.
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Might well be a age/resin thing. I would say the resin back then wasn't as good age wise but given my recent experience with varnish I'm not so sure.
I know my 25 year old Ballistas have a lovely yellow hue to the varnish, are they still as stiff as new, I very much doubt it.
Might well be a age/resin thing. I would say the resin back then wasn't as good age wise but given my recent experience with varnish I'm not so sure.
I know my 25 year old Ballistas have a lovely yellow hue to the varnish, are they still as stiff as new, I very much doubt it.
In reply to Post #13
The mk 1 ballistas softened over time . The current ballistas 20 plus years dont soften at all due to resin/ carbon used. The epoxy that is used these days to cover whippings is also less prone to yellowing unless seymo epoxy is used.
The mk 1 ballistas softened over time . The current ballistas 20 plus years dont soften at all due to resin/ carbon used. The epoxy that is used these days to cover whippings is also less prone to yellowing unless seymo epoxy is used.
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I spent yesterday in the pouring rain sat behind my 30 year old Ballista's, gradually realising how scruffy they are. Most of the whippings are now semi permanently white, the ring frames all scratched and the blank has taken on a matt finish, but not in a good way. I keep threatening to refurbish them but never seem to get round to it. I'm fairly sure they've softened up a bit over the years but still a pleasant rod to fish with.
I spent yesterday in the pouring rain sat behind my 30 year old Ballista's, gradually realising how scruffy they are. Most of the whippings are now semi permanently white, the ring frames all scratched and the blank has taken on a matt finish, but not in a good way. I keep threatening to refurbish them but never seem to get round to it. I'm fairly sure they've softened up a bit over the years but still a pleasant rod to fish with.