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Greys aircurve rods (36 posts / 10,865 views)
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #16 7 Apr 2021 11:49
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I got the 12ft 3.25 I can't really explain fully but there is something about these rods the only thing I can say is no effort to cast the feel of them is incredible never felt anything like it in other rods as for breaking there probably talking about scopes which are not in the same class as aircuve
noddieCarper noddieCarper
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Post #17 7 Apr 2021 12:06
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thanks fo reply

12ft 3.25lb ...what sort of distance can ya hit with a small pva bag? i need 80 yards max.

cheers!


Stedill Stedill
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Post #18 7 Apr 2021 12:06
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In reply to Post #16
I have them in 3.25, best rods I have owned
Stedill Stedill
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Post #19 7 Apr 2021 12:06
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3.5oz casting weight seems optimal for the 3.25tc

A well packed solid pva bag should go 80 yards easy
noddieCarper noddieCarper
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Post #20 7 Apr 2021 12:10
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MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #21 7 Apr 2021 15:11
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Had mine for a couple of years now and still as happy with them as I was when I posted below, and even had the pleasure of catching a few to high 30s and they have been a dream to play a fish on. Casting wise I rarely fish long distance but with a 3oz lead can hit 100 yards quite comfortably
The-Don The-Don
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Post #22 7 Apr 2021 16:02
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Bought a set of 12ft 3.25tc myself last year and have caught fish to just under 30lb on them.
Fantastic rods for the price, they can chuck a 4oz lead 120yards+ no problem and have a lovely playing action to them. Highly recommend.
StaffsMark
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Post #23 9 Apr 2021 22:10
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Agreed. Great rods and so easy to use. Casting solid bags has never been so easy but they are also great to play fish on.
I have the 12ft 3.25lb TC and woukd recommend them.
mistercarp
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Post #24 18 May 2021 15:04
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Has anyone had these snap/break? As Greys seems to have a reputation for breaking rods.
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #25 18 May 2021 16:35
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Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #26 18 May 2021 16:35
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There a top rod plenty of good feedback and happy owners on here these rods are in a different world to others I've had three different sets of greys rods over 20 years never had a problem and never heard of rods breaking mate has 12ft and 10ft loves them there's been much more complaints about other popular rods
johnnyfubar johnnyfubar
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Post #27 18 May 2021 16:44
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Hi All

I'll weigh in here and most likely get slated, but hey ho let's give this a try

"Has anyone had these snap/break? As Greys seems to have a reputation for breaking rods"

A while ago in the world of carp fishing there was a magician, not only did he make some amazing wands (carp rods) but he used to test many others by basically breaking them and testing them to their limits.
Due to the onset of winter and a family feud greys got the bulk of his fury. Which is a shame as Grey's rods are top quality and well worth the price.
His name has been consigned to the dark regions of the carp world legacy, but he was the SON of a mr HARRIS

Best
Jon
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #28 18 May 2021 16:56
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In reply to Post #26
I had the mk1 greys x flight they had lovely cushioned feel when playing a fish hard to explain they just felt different to other rods wish I had kept them the aircuve is again hard to explain great feel so easy to cast quality build and feel
Goose Goose
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Post #29 18 May 2021 19:01
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If memory serves me right the mk1 x flights were dark green blanks by a UK manufacturer,
jam-ie jam-ie
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Post #30 18 May 2021 20:15
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Don't know what is happening to peoples rods but I have given my aircurves some punishment my casting technique is frankly awful as my upper body is not flexible at all so my 140 yard casts are just giving it a pure thump and had no problems with them
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