In reply to Post #1
Not that it's any great help as I haven't used the others but I think the Torrix TE 12' 6 are brilliant rods
Not that it's any great help as I haven't used the others but I think the Torrix TE 12' 6 are brilliant rods
In reply to Post #1
Again, I can't comment on the Harrisons but I have just got a set of S Lites and am impressed so far. Granted it was a big step up from previously owned rods.
Again, I can't comment on the Harrisons but I have just got a set of S Lites and am impressed so far. Granted it was a big step up from previously owned rods.
In reply to Post #10
Same here much prefer the Hi s over the Torrix,lighter and better action,Torrix always felt a bit unbalanced for me,use Acurix 2.75's on small waters.
Same here much prefer the Hi s over the Torrix,lighter and better action,Torrix always felt a bit unbalanced for me,use Acurix 2.75's on small waters.
In reply to Post #1
Love the Torrix...waiting for my second set to be built
Love the Torrix...waiting for my second set to be built
In reply to Post #1
Free Spirit Hi S for me. Still own most high end rods on the market since the early '90 , some factory some custom build.
Rods are a personal thing, so best have play with all of them !
Free Spirit Hi S for me. Still own most high end rods on the market since the early '90 , some factory some custom build.
Rods are a personal thing, so best have play with all of them !
In reply to Post #20
I would go custom built hi-s. Not had the Torrix but had some r1's and feel they're similar from what I'm told. Played a fish on a mates hi-s and was shocked how much nicer it was playing the fish under the tip so sold the r1's and brought hi-s. Never tried century rods. Did buy 2 11 century cq rods for small ponds and they felt really heavy, so sold them and brought some baby ballistas instead which feel much much nicer for small lakes.
I would go custom built hi-s. Not had the Torrix but had some r1's and feel they're similar from what I'm told. Played a fish on a mates hi-s and was shocked how much nicer it was playing the fish under the tip so sold the r1's and brought hi-s. Never tried century rods. Did buy 2 11 century cq rods for small ponds and they felt really heavy, so sold them and brought some baby ballistas instead which feel much much nicer for small lakes.
It really is a matter of choice, what one person likes, may not suit you. I am literally in the same position as you, I have been to a shop and bent a few rods, even put my reels on, I did like the 11ft 3.25 Torrix, didn't like anything from Free Spirit but I made an error, I picked up the Mk2 C2's in 10ft and absolutely loved the feel and action, they were marked as 3 and 3.5lb but I can assure you, they weren't anywhere near as stiff as the torrix, even though it was a foot longer.
I really need to feel a Baby Ballista now, but hard to come by....
I really need to feel a Baby Ballista now, but hard to come by....
I have loved all the Century rods I have had, preferred them over Harrisons.
Working in a tackle shop I always had the chance to have a play and feel and despite having the choice I always went Century.
Working in a tackle shop I always had the chance to have a play and feel and despite having the choice I always went Century.
All 3 manufacturers are excellent tbh.
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I was looking at the Torrix some years ago and had set aside the money for them. I just happened to go into Johnson Ross where they had a set of custom made Trebuchet Lites going for silly money. Well, to cut a long, dull story short, I bought the Trebuchets and boy am I impressed. By far the best rods I've ever had.
I've not any great experience of other supposed big casting rods; and I suppose this is all subjective as we all get used to what we're using over a period of time to one degree or another, but that aside, what a rod. Can cast really far, yet are supple enough to use in the edge. I enjoy playing fish on these rods.
Like I mentioned earlier about things being subjective: until you actually use a rod in a real world situation, getting your pal to hold the tip and you pulling hard to bend it, you can't get much of an idea from it other than 'cor, 3 3/4lb, that's a bloody broomstick, sod using that' though the reality can be something quite different.
If you can, give them all a go, hopefully you can find what's best for you and your fishing. Happy rod hunting.
I was looking at the Torrix some years ago and had set aside the money for them. I just happened to go into Johnson Ross where they had a set of custom made Trebuchet Lites going for silly money. Well, to cut a long, dull story short, I bought the Trebuchets and boy am I impressed. By far the best rods I've ever had.
I've not any great experience of other supposed big casting rods; and I suppose this is all subjective as we all get used to what we're using over a period of time to one degree or another, but that aside, what a rod. Can cast really far, yet are supple enough to use in the edge. I enjoy playing fish on these rods.
Like I mentioned earlier about things being subjective: until you actually use a rod in a real world situation, getting your pal to hold the tip and you pulling hard to bend it, you can't get much of an idea from it other than 'cor, 3 3/4lb, that's a bloody broomstick, sod using that' though the reality can be something quite different.
If you can, give them all a go, hopefully you can find what's best for you and your fishing. Happy rod hunting.
In reply to Post #1
My last set of rods were 13ft torrix te's and I didnt get on with them. I never felt confident that I wasn't going to crack off when giving them some welly. The tip feel wasnt to my liking.
Got rid of them and got C2's which feel so much better.
My last set of rods were 13ft torrix te's and I didnt get on with them. I never felt confident that I wasn't going to crack off when giving them some welly. The tip feel wasnt to my liking.
Got rid of them and got C2's which feel so much better.
In reply to Post #26
You'd be surprised how tough some line is. Spent a morning with Terry Edmonds and was casting 16lb Pro Clear straight through with 4oz lead. Was consistently hitting 140yrd plus and took ages till it finally went bang. Terry did say that 16lb goes at around 140yrds.
Obviously have no idea of how far you were casting/line diameter and not feeling confident, though I thought I'd throw that out there to give some perspective on things.
You'd be surprised how tough some line is. Spent a morning with Terry Edmonds and was casting 16lb Pro Clear straight through with 4oz lead. Was consistently hitting 140yrd plus and took ages till it finally went bang. Terry did say that 16lb goes at around 140yrds.
Obviously have no idea of how far you were casting/line diameter and not feeling confident, though I thought I'd throw that out there to give some perspective on things.
In reply to Post #27
Did that give you any idea what rods you need, you can practice casting but not playing fish.. Does Terry have a favourite?
Did that give you any idea what rods you need, you can practice casting but not playing fish.. Does Terry have a favourite?
In reply to Post #28
I need what I've got for the place I'm fishing which is what I took when I went to see Terry - Trebuchet Lites 12ft.
I went to see him as my casting was gash and the place I'm fishing has the fish holled up in one of their favourite spots at 180yds plus at certain times. I had poor technique and still is to some degree for the ranges in need to get to; It's all a work in progress. I'll fish at range and I'll fish in the edge with these rods. I play fish and not winch them in.
He never mentioned that he had a favourite mate. I didn't know the guy hurled a lead to 250yds
I need what I've got for the place I'm fishing which is what I took when I went to see Terry - Trebuchet Lites 12ft.
I went to see him as my casting was gash and the place I'm fishing has the fish holled up in one of their favourite spots at 180yds plus at certain times. I had poor technique and still is to some degree for the ranges in need to get to; It's all a work in progress. I'll fish at range and I'll fish in the edge with these rods. I play fish and not winch them in.
He never mentioned that he had a favourite mate. I didn't know the guy hurled a lead to 250yds
Have owned century Ngs liked them freespirit hi sives brush poles and torrixs best rodselling I've owned even got 175 for barbel and 3 different harrison float rods service is second to none