In reply to Post #15
That's what I was thinking!🤔
I've had scopes since the mk2 blanks were introduced, definitely nothing wrong with the build quality.
That's what I was thinking!🤔
I've had scopes since the mk2 blanks were introduced, definitely nothing wrong with the build quality.
In reply to Post #15
They say Nash on them
They say Nash on them
For the best part all the blanks coming from the far east are actually quality, its the fittings that let them down , the scopes i re ringed for a mate did,nt look or feel too bad , The only reason i would,nt build on these blanks is if anything does go wrong its difficult to get any spares ,exchanges from the suppliers .
In reply to Post #17
So by your reckoning hypertheticaly if a company use the same blank as the scope but have the outer decorative carbon weave left off which makes it cheaper to produce, then uses a cheaper seaguide pattern and non fuji ie cheaper reel seat even if said company was one of the first in UK to promote the minima guides but put their name on instead of nash its somehow a better product?
So by your reckoning hypertheticaly if a company use the same blank as the scope but have the outer decorative carbon weave left off which makes it cheaper to produce, then uses a cheaper seaguide pattern and non fuji ie cheaper reel seat even if said company was one of the first in UK to promote the minima guides but put their name on instead of nash its somehow a better product?
In reply to Post #19
Yes because it's not got Nash written on it which devalues any item
Yes because it's not got Nash written on it which devalues any item
In reply to Post #20
Because it's got the word Nash on them the problem is to expensive like the rest of there gear the sonik xtractor is value for money £60 and nash gear is aimed at younger people what with black ops gear to match the call of duty game out at the time good business move must say but when you been carping for forty years your not taken in
Because it's got the word Nash on them the problem is to expensive like the rest of there gear the sonik xtractor is value for money £60 and nash gear is aimed at younger people what with black ops gear to match the call of duty game out at the time good business move must say but when you been carping for forty years your not taken in
In reply to Post #19
Not necessarily a better product but definitely a cheaper product 👍
Not necessarily a better product but definitely a cheaper product 👍
In reply to Post #22
Which is reflected in the cheaper build spec.
Which is reflected in the cheaper build spec.
In reply to Post #1
So can anyone say whether the Cotswolds blank is any better/same/worse than the scopes. I've been happy with my scopes but as stated fancy something a bit beefer. But the scopes do suffer with some flaking and new ones are markedly more expensive.
And though I like the xtractors the short handle puts me off.
So can anyone say whether the Cotswolds blank is any better/same/worse than the scopes. I've been happy with my scopes but as stated fancy something a bit beefer. But the scopes do suffer with some flaking and new ones are markedly more expensive.
And though I like the xtractors the short handle puts me off.
In reply to Post #1
Hi bud,
I had a set of 10ft 3.5's full corks for 3 1/2 years but had to get rid of them due to the carbon wearing away, one rod was so bad that when I pulled then butt section out when taking the rod out the bag etc the section would come straight out and leave the butt section...
I purchased the Cotswold compacts 2/3 weeks ago and have used them once. They are a bit more tippy than the scopes I think, however I am now using heavier leads than before so it could be that. The build quality is very good and they go well with my emblem z's. They feel very solid built and look fantastic also.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks
Jack
Hi bud,
I had a set of 10ft 3.5's full corks for 3 1/2 years but had to get rid of them due to the carbon wearing away, one rod was so bad that when I pulled then butt section out when taking the rod out the bag etc the section would come straight out and leave the butt section...
I purchased the Cotswold compacts 2/3 weeks ago and have used them once. They are a bit more tippy than the scopes I think, however I am now using heavier leads than before so it could be that. The build quality is very good and they go well with my emblem z's. They feel very solid built and look fantastic also.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks
Jack
In reply to Post #24
See below
See below
In reply to Post #25
I have heard loads of stories about scopes three mates had problems also with landing net all poor quality
I have heard loads of stories about scopes three mates had problems also with landing net all poor quality
Do Cotswold only do 10' 3.5lb tc?
Someone posted about 3lb tc rods but I can only see 3.5lbs on their website.
Do they pack down to the same size as Scope 10' rods?
Someone posted about 3lb tc rods but I can only see 3.5lbs on their website.
Do they pack down to the same size as Scope 10' rods?
In reply to Post #27
All mk1"s? Fact is you can find story's sagging off most products on the net if you look, scopes have also been a huge seller and the majority of owners like them.
All mk1"s? Fact is you can find story's sagging off most products on the net if you look, scopes have also been a huge seller and the majority of owners like them.
In reply to Post #28
Only 3.5's currently, yes same size.
Only 3.5's currently, yes same size.