In reply to Post #15
Is there not a risk all these retractable rods will wear like the scopes. Not sure how this can be prevented. It's acceptable maybe on a £50 rod but if you want something which lasts it feels like a big risk
Is there not a risk all these retractable rods will wear like the scopes. Not sure how this can be prevented. It's acceptable maybe on a £50 rod but if you want something which lasts it feels like a big risk
In reply to Post #16
I would imagine there is but I've just rebuilt a mk1 scope for a friend because the butt section was pulling through and they're definitely fixable. I made the mistake of cutting off the butt ring at the prep stage until my wife pointed out enough of the retractable section pokes out when you remove the end cap
on the plus side this has given me enough confidence to purchace a set of pace compact which i do really like, they're quiet powerful though.
I would imagine there is but I've just rebuilt a mk1 scope for a friend because the butt section was pulling through and they're definitely fixable. I made the mistake of cutting off the butt ring at the prep stage until my wife pointed out enough of the retractable section pokes out when you remove the end cap
on the plus side this has given me enough confidence to purchace a set of pace compact which i do really like, they're quiet powerful though.
In reply to Post #17
What did you repair it with mate? The pace compacts really appeal to me buy would much prefer a 3lb option my first set of scopes were 3.5 and far to pokey
What did you repair it with mate? The pace compacts really appeal to me buy would much prefer a 3lb option my first set of scopes were 3.5 and far to pokey
In reply to Post #18
As it was already keyed up i applied carbon spray by brush then gently smoothed with glass paper as it didn't need much at all. You simply knock the buttcap out using heat to soften the glue, no need to remove the butt ring as i did initially as there should be the entirety of the built up section to work with poking out. The limited amount i have done with the compacts they are lovely little rods with plenty of grunt for good fish in the edge and snags etc, i have oppurtunist floater fished with size 12s and they handled that fine but it wasnt a pleasurable experience due to the test curve as you'd expect to be honest.
As it was already keyed up i applied carbon spray by brush then gently smoothed with glass paper as it didn't need much at all. You simply knock the buttcap out using heat to soften the glue, no need to remove the butt ring as i did initially as there should be the entirety of the built up section to work with poking out. The limited amount i have done with the compacts they are lovely little rods with plenty of grunt for good fish in the edge and snags etc, i have oppurtunist floater fished with size 12s and they handled that fine but it wasnt a pleasurable experience due to the test curve as you'd expect to be honest.
In reply to Post #19
I should add the friend i repaired the scope for has had the rod for 4 or 5 years and floater fishes all through the spring and summer pretty much 4 evenings a week and the weekend days too so the rods have seen some serious use in terms of fish caught and collapsing the rods down multiple times during each session due to mobility so i was quiet impressed how well they've done as lets be honest a telescopic design is a pretty poor design from a longevity point of view. He has snapped a few tips though so its a bit like triggers broom
I should add the friend i repaired the scope for has had the rod for 4 or 5 years and floater fishes all through the spring and summer pretty much 4 evenings a week and the weekend days too so the rods have seen some serious use in terms of fish caught and collapsing the rods down multiple times during each session due to mobility so i was quiet impressed how well they've done as lets be honest a telescopic design is a pretty poor design from a longevity point of view. He has snapped a few tips though so its a bit like triggers broom
In reply to Post #15
Same blank without the outer weave, so cheaper, cheaper guides and reel seat as well, hence why they can retail cheaper.
Same blank without the outer weave, so cheaper, cheaper guides and reel seat as well, hence why they can retail cheaper.
In reply to Post #21
I can't fault my 3lb scopes apart from the wear at the telescopic bit. If I can fix that it's all good. I have used them a lot and the were second hand it's going to be the same with all telescopic rods
I can't fault my 3lb scopes apart from the wear at the telescopic bit. If I can fix that it's all good. I have used them a lot and the were second hand it's going to be the same with all telescopic rods
In reply to Post #21
Not if you speak to Cotswold Rods it isn't.
Not if you speak to Cotswold Rods it isn't.
In reply to Post #23
That's interesting, what did they say would stop their rods doing the same? I'd assume whenever you get grit in there which you always seem to it would lead to additional wearing due to the nature of the extending section
That's interesting, what did they say would stop their rods doing the same? I'd assume whenever you get grit in there which you always seem to it would lead to additional wearing due to the nature of the extending section
In reply to Post #21
They “retail” cheaper because they haven't got a tackle shop's markup on them like the Scopes have. In the same way the Cyprinus shelters don't have Trakker “price tags” because they are not selling through shops.
They “retail” cheaper because they haven't got a tackle shop's markup on them like the Scopes have. In the same way the Cyprinus shelters don't have Trakker “price tags” because they are not selling through shops.
In reply to Post #25
And like the cyprinus trakker comparison come from the same Chinese factory.
And like the cyprinus trakker comparison come from the same Chinese factory.
In reply to Post #24
Not sure why you are asking me that!? I was talking about the blanks not being the same as Scopes as that is what they told me.
I'd imagine over time and depending on use they will wear at the butt section.
I've had scopes (still have some) and I'd say these are better overall IMO.
Not sure why you are asking me that!? I was talking about the blanks not being the same as Scopes as that is what they told me.
I'd imagine over time and depending on use they will wear at the butt section.
I've had scopes (still have some) and I'd say these are better overall IMO.