Im looking at getting some shorter rods. What are peoples preferences, 9 or 10 foot?
In reply to Post #182
so true. I didn't have a matching set until the year 2000 ish. and that was only because some nutter sold 3 6 weeks old mint free spirit xs
for 250 quid at a social. ( real tart, bought them while his rods were being made. and then sold them immediately.)
and even now, I have a distance line on one.
so true. I didn't have a matching set until the year 2000 ish. and that was only because some nutter sold 3 6 weeks old mint free spirit xs
for 250 quid at a social. ( real tart, bought them while his rods were being made. and then sold them immediately.)
and even now, I have a distance line on one.
In reply to Post #183
Shame on you, an assortment of mugs is much cooler.
Shame on you, an assortment of mugs is much cooler.
In reply to Post #180
Would you suggest owning matching rods in every TC from 1.5 through to 5tc for every possible swim senario instead
Would you suggest owning matching rods in every TC from 1.5 through to 5tc for every possible swim senario instead
In reply to Post #187
How about a carp caddy that can read your swim and hand you the correct rod and place it in the rest after you have made your cast.
How about a carp caddy that can read your swim and hand you the correct rod and place it in the rest after you have made your cast.
In reply to Post #188
I'm coming to this thread a little late but... I bought 3 x Sonik xtractor 9' 2 3/4 lb tc ‘retractable' rods for a water I fished over the summer which demanded a mobile and ‘discreet' approach. All I can say is that they really are awful in terms of fish playing & casting capability - no control, no sensitivity, poor recovery.... I do understand though that these are the very cheapest you could purchase so maybe that's why they are so bloody awful! I felt I was using a boat rod and tbh I've used a few of those over the year's which would have been more enjoyable to use. My advice would be to stay away from this particular brand!!
They were, however, very useful in that the pack size and discretion was maximised (or minimised) but in terms of enjoyment to use they scored a big fat zero. Shorter rods definitely have a place in the market for stalking in tight areas, travel purposes or maybe boat work but I really can't see any other reason to use them. And if you do decide to purchase some maybe it's worth investing in something a little more high end than the set of rods that are currently residing in my greenhouse...
I'm coming to this thread a little late but... I bought 3 x Sonik xtractor 9' 2 3/4 lb tc ‘retractable' rods for a water I fished over the summer which demanded a mobile and ‘discreet' approach. All I can say is that they really are awful in terms of fish playing & casting capability - no control, no sensitivity, poor recovery.... I do understand though that these are the very cheapest you could purchase so maybe that's why they are so bloody awful! I felt I was using a boat rod and tbh I've used a few of those over the year's which would have been more enjoyable to use. My advice would be to stay away from this particular brand!!
They were, however, very useful in that the pack size and discretion was maximised (or minimised) but in terms of enjoyment to use they scored a big fat zero. Shorter rods definitely have a place in the market for stalking in tight areas, travel purposes or maybe boat work but I really can't see any other reason to use them. And if you do decide to purchase some maybe it's worth investing in something a little more high end than the set of rods that are currently residing in my greenhouse...
In reply to Post #187
I've had worse ideas
I've had worse ideas
In reply to Post #189
That sounds a lot like my experience with the avid exodus rods, dead feeling planks
That sounds a lot like my experience with the avid exodus rods, dead feeling planks
In reply to Post #187
Now there's a thought🤔
I remember using mismatched rods, it always seemed that the rod least suited for the cast to the showing fish was the one I was willing to move. I do often carry a lighter rod when I take my heavier set tho, even though my heavy rods are actually pretty decent in close.
There's an overlap between my short rods and my light rods in that they should both be suited to smaller waters, but the light 12s are so much nicer to use, more accurate with a broader range of leads, cast further and are better to play fish on.
it has to be said though, the 10ft avids were a fifth of the cost of my 12s
Now there's a thought🤔
I remember using mismatched rods, it always seemed that the rod least suited for the cast to the showing fish was the one I was willing to move. I do often carry a lighter rod when I take my heavier set tho, even though my heavy rods are actually pretty decent in close.
There's an overlap between my short rods and my light rods in that they should both be suited to smaller waters, but the light 12s are so much nicer to use, more accurate with a broader range of leads, cast further and are better to play fish on.
it has to be said though, the 10ft avids were a fifth of the cost of my 12s
In reply to Post #188
Actually that sounds like a damn good idea , as I'm getting older setting up and packing away is getting more of a chore .
So sending a man servant ahead to sort the spots , set the bivvy up and pass me a beer when required wouldn't go amiss .
Damn you lack of winning the lottery
Actually that sounds like a damn good idea , as I'm getting older setting up and packing away is getting more of a chore .
So sending a man servant ahead to sort the spots , set the bivvy up and pass me a beer when required wouldn't go amiss .
Damn you lack of winning the lottery
In reply to Post #182
But can you afford to buy different sets of rods for different waters?
For years I have used the same rods on 2acre pond as on a 60acre lake, or 160acre reservoir. I simply can't afford to have more than one set of rods.
Same with my pike fishing, it is one set of rods for rivers or lakes.
But can you afford to buy different sets of rods for different waters?
For years I have used the same rods on 2acre pond as on a 60acre lake, or 160acre reservoir. I simply can't afford to have more than one set of rods.
Same with my pike fishing, it is one set of rods for rivers or lakes.
In reply to Post #194
Save £1 a day for 2 years. You can then afford new rods
Save £1 a day for 2 years. You can then afford new rods
In reply to Post #194
Completely missed the point, that set of rods you use on a 160 acre reservoir and 2 acre pond? Most will have all matching high tc, maybe would be better with four rods, two for the big water and two lower tc, possibly the same model if they must match cosmetically and have the option to mix them up.
How many claim to only be able to afford one set of rods and when you look they have a high end set costing well over a grand when they could have bought two sets of mid priced rods and been better equipped for different venues. Must admit I've done it myself and owned too many high end and custom rods but fact is some of the mid priced stuff is 95% as good as the perceived best.
Completely missed the point, that set of rods you use on a 160 acre reservoir and 2 acre pond? Most will have all matching high tc, maybe would be better with four rods, two for the big water and two lower tc, possibly the same model if they must match cosmetically and have the option to mix them up.
How many claim to only be able to afford one set of rods and when you look they have a high end set costing well over a grand when they could have bought two sets of mid priced rods and been better equipped for different venues. Must admit I've done it myself and owned too many high end and custom rods but fact is some of the mid priced stuff is 95% as good as the perceived best.
In reply to Post #196
The trouble is you can turn up to a 160 acre res with long range kit and find the fish in a bay where any cast is centrepin range.
I've got a choice of rods but I don't take them all with me
The trouble is you can turn up to a 160 acre res with long range kit and find the fish in a bay where any cast is centrepin range.
I've got a choice of rods but I don't take them all with me
In reply to Post #196
Yes. Diminishing returns. All my kit is long lasting well reviewed but definitely mid price. Over the years ive seen regular joes on here dropping silly money for rods and reels.
Even saw a youngster on here asking about a cheaper reel for spodding. He was looking at my reels lol.
Yes. Diminishing returns. All my kit is long lasting well reviewed but definitely mid price. Over the years ive seen regular joes on here dropping silly money for rods and reels.
Even saw a youngster on here asking about a cheaper reel for spodding. He was looking at my reels lol.