In reply to Post #14
Bob Morris still makes low tc armalites,and I understand mk1 blanks are available...
Myself I use 2.5tc CTx,I love them..
Bob Morris still makes low tc armalites,and I understand mk1 blanks are available...
Myself I use 2.5tc CTx,I love them..
In reply to Post #3
A lad I know has used 3 1/2 tc NGs for years, loves them
Century make some quality carbon, if I won the lottery I would have around 10 sets
Nothing more satisfying than playing an angry carp out on a light tc rod
A lad I know has used 3 1/2 tc NGs for years, loves them
Century make some quality carbon, if I won the lottery I would have around 10 sets
Nothing more satisfying than playing an angry carp out on a light tc rod
In reply to Post #17
I don't think a lot of people understand test curves. Yes you need heavier rods for distance fishing but a lot of people get heavier rods for the wrong reasons.
I don't think a lot of people understand test curves. Yes you need heavier rods for distance fishing but a lot of people get heavier rods for the wrong reasons.
In reply to Post #18
I've got a MkI armalite 2.5 12' and it is an absolute joy to fish with. Combined with a Ray Walton Rolling Pin it can handle anything from a crucian up to an angry 30 lb hooked under the rod tip.
As for casting, effortless from 1 oz up to 2.
This year I treated myself to a set of the graphene stealth 2.5 12' rods and with some spare cash teamed them up with SS2600 reels. Certainly not distance reels. Most of my fishing has been underarm flicks and the occasional other side of the canal overhead bump. They have performed flawlessly and tamed carp to lower 20's.
Only casting I've done is the 40 gram spin-doctor now and again. Again effortless and the lead runs out of steam before it hits the water from the 14 lb line trailing behind. The distance is quite amazing and the rod recovery is near instant. Feels like a slingshot.
My sea rods are Tip Tornado Ultra Lites teamed up with millionaire mags and they cast 4.5 oz with such a smooth and effortless motion it doesn't feel like casting at all.
Get yourself some century carbon, get a feel for that rod and go from there. Try a few forums where they talk some sense. Use the advice with care and your off.
My rods are smooth easy going, more about fishing than casting. You can get some real grunt from century and you need some real grunt to handle them. In my prime,... didn't have the time or money. But with a partially dislocated shoulder a few times over and some common sense these rods keep me fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
As with most things of utter delight,... over endulgence is sheer bliss :-)
You'll enjoy those Armalites.
I've got a MkI armalite 2.5 12' and it is an absolute joy to fish with. Combined with a Ray Walton Rolling Pin it can handle anything from a crucian up to an angry 30 lb hooked under the rod tip.
As for casting, effortless from 1 oz up to 2.
This year I treated myself to a set of the graphene stealth 2.5 12' rods and with some spare cash teamed them up with SS2600 reels. Certainly not distance reels. Most of my fishing has been underarm flicks and the occasional other side of the canal overhead bump. They have performed flawlessly and tamed carp to lower 20's.
Only casting I've done is the 40 gram spin-doctor now and again. Again effortless and the lead runs out of steam before it hits the water from the 14 lb line trailing behind. The distance is quite amazing and the rod recovery is near instant. Feels like a slingshot.
My sea rods are Tip Tornado Ultra Lites teamed up with millionaire mags and they cast 4.5 oz with such a smooth and effortless motion it doesn't feel like casting at all.
Get yourself some century carbon, get a feel for that rod and go from there. Try a few forums where they talk some sense. Use the advice with care and your off.
My rods are smooth easy going, more about fishing than casting. You can get some real grunt from century and you need some real grunt to handle them. In my prime,... didn't have the time or money. But with a partially dislocated shoulder a few times over and some common sense these rods keep me fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
As with most things of utter delight,... over endulgence is sheer bliss :-)
You'll enjoy those Armalites.
In reply to Post #18
I don't think a lot of people understand test curves. Yes you need heavier rods for distance fishing but a lot of people get heavier rods for the wrong reasons.
Nicely said.
A higher test curve does NOT mean it is for bigger fish.
I don't think a lot of people understand test curves. Yes you need heavier rods for distance fishing but a lot of people get heavier rods for the wrong reasons.
Nicely said.
A higher test curve does NOT mean it is for bigger fish.
In reply to Post #20
Agreed BUT 30 year's ago I couldn't afford 2 dedicated outfits as I used to Carp fish through the summer and Pike through the winter that's why I found 3.5 Armalites the perfect compromise trying to lob a 1/2 mackerel or other deadbaits on a 2 1/2 or 2 3/4 Armalite did seem to be overloading it. Now the 3.5 Armalites are dedicated pike rods and the 3.5 NGs are the Carp rods having also owned the 2 3/4 NGs I found the higher TC suited me better and are a joy to play Carp on. As both Armalites and NGs are of a parabolic nature the higher TC are not at all aggressive. In a fast taper rod I'd be looking at 2 3/4 tc and wouldn't consider a higher tc. Just out of interest my 10ft small water rods are 2.5tc these get left in the car so I just bought a cheep set up (I won't name as not to offend anyone else who has these)
Agreed BUT 30 year's ago I couldn't afford 2 dedicated outfits as I used to Carp fish through the summer and Pike through the winter that's why I found 3.5 Armalites the perfect compromise trying to lob a 1/2 mackerel or other deadbaits on a 2 1/2 or 2 3/4 Armalite did seem to be overloading it. Now the 3.5 Armalites are dedicated pike rods and the 3.5 NGs are the Carp rods having also owned the 2 3/4 NGs I found the higher TC suited me better and are a joy to play Carp on. As both Armalites and NGs are of a parabolic nature the higher TC are not at all aggressive. In a fast taper rod I'd be looking at 2 3/4 tc and wouldn't consider a higher tc. Just out of interest my 10ft small water rods are 2.5tc these get left in the car so I just bought a cheep set up (I won't name as not to offend anyone else who has these)
In reply to Post #16
is he still trading?
i have been offered a pair of 12FT green blanked ones which have a silver armalite badge on the bottom of the butt but they dont have TC marked and the seller isnt sure of they are 2.5 or 2.25
anyone shed any light?
is he still trading?
i have been offered a pair of 12FT green blanked ones which have a silver armalite badge on the bottom of the butt but they dont have TC marked and the seller isnt sure of they are 2.5 or 2.25
anyone shed any light?
In reply to Post #22
You cant tell by looking at a pic, yes you can still get blanks off Bob , just built 3 2.25 t.c rods for a bloke in germany.
You cant tell by looking at a pic, yes you can still get blanks off Bob , just built 3 2.25 t.c rods for a bloke in germany.
In reply to Post #22
Aren't the green blanks Mk2?
Aren't the green blanks Mk2?
One of my first carbon carp rods are MK1 13ft. 2,25. Not just a piece of history they are still going strong.
Didn't know Bob Morris is still trading and building , so many thanks for this !!!
Didn't know Bob Morris is still trading and building , so many thanks for this !!!
http://www.bobmorriscustomrods.co.uk/index2.html
A lot of the information is out of date, but hopefully the phone numbers are still OK for anyone interested in contacting him.
A lot of the information is out of date, but hopefully the phone numbers are still OK for anyone interested in contacting him.
In reply to Post #25
A little bump for this thread.
I was left some rods by my old friend and fishing pal last year when he passed away.
I am pretty sure he said they were 2.5lb Armalites and they are 13ft long, very light rods with a very thin tip section.
Can anyone confirm if they did a 13ft 2.5lb test curve version?
A little bump for this thread.
I was left some rods by my old friend and fishing pal last year when he passed away.
I am pretty sure he said they were 2.5lb Armalites and they are 13ft long, very light rods with a very thin tip section.
Can anyone confirm if they did a 13ft 2.5lb test curve version?
Hi ive had a few old school rods left to me, one of them being a century armalite mk1 12ft tc 2.75. The rod is probably as old as me so i dont know too much about them. Looking to sell, any idea how much I should be asking for? Dont see much use from me so id rather see them go to someone who will appreciate them more than i do. Thanks
In reply to Post #27
Hi
Sorry for being a bit slow, but I have only just found this post. Do you still have the Armalites, and if so, are you interested in selling them ?
Hi
Sorry for being a bit slow, but I have only just found this post. Do you still have the Armalites, and if so, are you interested in selling them ?
In reply to Post #29
Keep an eye out for them on ebay, they crop on there from time to time. Got my son x 12' 2.5lb Mk2's a few years back. Think they were about £120 for the 3 rods, a bargain.
I have 2 x 12' 2lb and 1 x 12' 2.25lb Mk1's which I use for 95% of my fishing, I love them. I bought them in 1987 and were rebuilt about 4 years ago.
Keep an eye out for them on ebay, they crop on there from time to time. Got my son x 12' 2.5lb Mk2's a few years back. Think they were about £120 for the 3 rods, a bargain.
I have 2 x 12' 2lb and 1 x 12' 2.25lb Mk1's which I use for 95% of my fishing, I love them. I bought them in 1987 and were rebuilt about 4 years ago.