Perfect, thank you lads! Not sure I would want to pay retail after what you have been telling me.. if a mint second hand set pops up I might invest 🤔
In reply to Post #16
I would advise the Cotswold rods pace compacts, 3.5 tc 10 footers, same concept, better build quality and cheaper! That's what I'm upgrading to
I would advise the Cotswold rods pace compacts, 3.5 tc 10 footers, same concept, better build quality and cheaper! That's what I'm upgrading to
In reply to Post #17
What are the Pace rods like to use? Especially as they have a high tc
I am assuming that they have a good build as Cotswold, but are they any ether for fishing with than the Scopes, Dwarfs, or Soniks?
What are the Pace rods like to use? Especially as they have a high tc
I am assuming that they have a good build as Cotswold, but are they any ether for fishing with than the Scopes, Dwarfs, or Soniks?
In reply to Post #17
Better build quality? Please explain.
Better build quality? Please explain.
In reply to Post #19
They're a higher grade of carbon
They're a higher grade of carbon
I think the Scopes are great, I don't use mine for my main rods but for small waters and a bit of stalking/floater/snide/margin fishing they are spot on, especially because they have a full-length handle.
I reluctantly sold 2 x Torrix 10ft stalkers that I loved but was just not using simply because of my preference for 12ft rods for the vast majority of my angling but the pack down size of the Scopes as well as their versatility for occasional use. The 2 piece 10ft rods gave me no advantage over the 12ft rods and IMO didn't have the versatility of a Scope.
I looked at the new Aqua versions and there doesn't appear to be anything to stand them apart from the Scope, in fact they were more in keeping with the Sonik Xtracators, which I don't like because of the short handle.
The Cotswold ones look good but I've not seen one in the flesh.
I reluctantly sold 2 x Torrix 10ft stalkers that I loved but was just not using simply because of my preference for 12ft rods for the vast majority of my angling but the pack down size of the Scopes as well as their versatility for occasional use. The 2 piece 10ft rods gave me no advantage over the 12ft rods and IMO didn't have the versatility of a Scope.
I looked at the new Aqua versions and there doesn't appear to be anything to stand them apart from the Scope, in fact they were more in keeping with the Sonik Xtracators, which I don't like because of the short handle.
The Cotswold ones look good but I've not seen one in the flesh.
In reply to Post #21
I think the scopes are a great idea just like other things in carp fishing that is not the issue it's the quality of the rod for the price is what people have a problem with if the scopes where below £100 each I don't think there would be any problem and what the other companies need to do is make there rods with a full length handle
I think the scopes are a great idea just like other things in carp fishing that is not the issue it's the quality of the rod for the price is what people have a problem with if the scopes where below £100 each I don't think there would be any problem and what the other companies need to do is make there rods with a full length handle
I've used Scopes for the last 4 years and never had a problem with the quality, granted I haven't caned them but even so they have been spot on......landed fish to 38lb on a 3lb tc rod with no issues......if anything it was a lot more enjoyable than playing them on a 12ft blank. 
In reply to Post #1
I have a pair of 10ft 3lb scopes and really like them, get their not everyone's cup of tea and I also agree they are too expensive.
I have mine in one of the scope holdalls and just find everything easier, check em in the car and then throw the over your shoulder and your away.
Pack up and down in a couple of mins. Just my opinion.
I have a pair of 10ft 3lb scopes and really like them, get their not everyone's cup of tea and I also agree they are too expensive.
I have mine in one of the scope holdalls and just find everything easier, check em in the car and then throw the over your shoulder and your away.
Pack up and down in a couple of mins. Just my opinion.
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In reply to Post #20
Really? How do you know this to be the case, ware have you got this information from, very curious.
Really? How do you know this to be the case, ware have you got this information from, very curious.
In reply to Post #26
Any other user opinions of which test curve of scope rods to get? I'm drawn to the higher tc because of heavily weeded lakes I'm fishing and dropping rigs out with a boat at moderate ranges. They did seem fairly stiff when I had a waggle in the tackle shop. What they like in actual use??
Any other user opinions of which test curve of scope rods to get? I'm drawn to the higher tc because of heavily weeded lakes I'm fishing and dropping rigs out with a boat at moderate ranges. They did seem fairly stiff when I had a waggle in the tackle shop. What they like in actual use??
In reply to Post #27
Buy the tc that best suits your needs but for what you discibe the 3.5tc 10ft may be good, I've owned rods from century, free spirit, Harrison ect in various test curves and build specs but also have 3lb tc 10ft and 2.25tc 9 foot scopes and can't fault them for what I use them for.
Buy the tc that best suits your needs but for what you discibe the 3.5tc 10ft may be good, I've owned rods from century, free spirit, Harrison ect in various test curves and build specs but also have 3lb tc 10ft and 2.25tc 9 foot scopes and can't fault them for what I use them for.