In reply to Post #1
Armalite in either 2.25 or 2.5tc
Armalite in either 2.25 or 2.5tc
In reply to Post #15
Have said it before and will say it again would take a ballista over anything.
Have said it before and will say it again would take a ballista over anything.
In reply to Post #1
I've personally got a pair of ESP MK2 floater rods, now use them for most of my surface & ' normal' boilie fishing.
Put the pleasure back into playing fish on balanced tackle.
Great value for money.
I've personally got a pair of ESP MK2 floater rods, now use them for most of my surface & ' normal' boilie fishing.
Put the pleasure back into playing fish on balanced tackle.
Great value for money.
Easy, Century Armalite mk3 or NG 2.75lb, I love the mk2 NG for intimate waters with big fish as long as they are not not snaggy..
In reply to Post #10
Cheers for all the replies.
I've looked at so many options in the past weeks I've lost the plot, so this helps to gradually narrow it down a bit and keeping an eye on Ebay.
Good to hear that ESP Floaters make the switch to bottom baits as I haven't got a dedicated floater rod and it could double up.
Which bit is unreal Hu? The size of the targets or the flukey JW Avon bit?
Personally, I can't imagine what a 50 would feel like. I've only had 2 real whoppers in 45 years and it was a bit of an unexpected religious experience on both occasions. I've recently seen what looked like a small horse's head coming out at dawn a few times and it was mindblowing at 150 yards on the far margins, so I've got to have a crack at it.
Gotta dream big to keep meself warm once the nights get black and cold. That and download plenty of movies.
Cheers for all the replies.
I've looked at so many options in the past weeks I've lost the plot, so this helps to gradually narrow it down a bit and keeping an eye on Ebay.
Good to hear that ESP Floaters make the switch to bottom baits as I haven't got a dedicated floater rod and it could double up.
Which bit is unreal Hu? The size of the targets or the flukey JW Avon bit?
Personally, I can't imagine what a 50 would feel like. I've only had 2 real whoppers in 45 years and it was a bit of an unexpected religious experience on both occasions. I've recently seen what looked like a small horse's head coming out at dawn a few times and it was mindblowing at 150 yards on the far margins, so I've got to have a crack at it.
Gotta dream big to keep meself warm once the nights get black and cold. That and download plenty of movies.
In reply to Post #2
Torrix 2.5 lbs for sure
Torrix 2.5 lbs for sure
In reply to Post #20
You saw a small horse stick it's head out at 150 yards?
You saw a small horse stick it's head out at 150 yards?
In reply to Post #22
In reply to Post #20
Personally I wouldn't take the chance with a floater rod, I have used the ESP mk11 for bottom fishing and thought it was a bit lightweight even though had fish to 28, def wouldn't want to be playing a potential 50+ on one, I'd want that in the net without any messin about!
Personally I wouldn't take the chance with a floater rod, I have used the ESP mk11 for bottom fishing and thought it was a bit lightweight even though had fish to 28, def wouldn't want to be playing a potential 50+ on one, I'd want that in the net without any messin about!
In reply to Post #24
Thanks, that makes sense.
Overall, the Harrisons and Centurys highlighted seem to fit the description of a 1st option, although a 2nd hand single rod around £200 is all I could stretch to atm until work is a bit more secure, also on a 2 rod lake it'll be 1 in close 1 out - further out being either my Prologic Quasar K1 or Shimano 50Cal - both 2.75. Searching for bargains on e bay means I've got a right old mix of rods and I haven't had a 'set' for some time.
If the rona calms down next year I might be looking to get a custom.
In the meanwhile does anyone know about the 'vintage' Century Ultimate Carp 12' 2.75lb from the 90's -
8 rings to 30mm - 2 rings on the butt section which might suggest it has a through-ish action.
Other than that - anyone have any thoughts on -
Hutchinson MKII Dream Maker 2.75 12ft
Terry Hearn MK1 2.75 12 ft
Free Spirit e class gold 2.75
Thanks, that makes sense.
Overall, the Harrisons and Centurys highlighted seem to fit the description of a 1st option, although a 2nd hand single rod around £200 is all I could stretch to atm until work is a bit more secure, also on a 2 rod lake it'll be 1 in close 1 out - further out being either my Prologic Quasar K1 or Shimano 50Cal - both 2.75. Searching for bargains on e bay means I've got a right old mix of rods and I haven't had a 'set' for some time.
If the rona calms down next year I might be looking to get a custom.
In the meanwhile does anyone know about the 'vintage' Century Ultimate Carp 12' 2.75lb from the 90's -
8 rings to 30mm - 2 rings on the butt section which might suggest it has a through-ish action.
Other than that - anyone have any thoughts on -
Hutchinson MKII Dream Maker 2.75 12ft
Terry Hearn MK1 2.75 12 ft
Free Spirit e class gold 2.75
In reply to Post #25
The Hutchinson rods I had years ago were the Dream maker Enigma's 2.75lb 12', really fantastic rods and I really regret selling them to buy a set of Torrix's, the fish playing action was perfect on these, brilliant small water rods.
E class gold not in the same league though, nowhere near. Played with a mates with a huge sturgeon and didn't like them, or the fish tbh! Much preferred my Hi's at the time, (which I still use often) but of course much more ££.
The TH rods are great, all Drennan rods are brilliant for the money imo.. While I've never used the TH range, I do have (too) many Drennan feeder/float rods and love them all..
The Hutchinson rods I had years ago were the Dream maker Enigma's 2.75lb 12', really fantastic rods and I really regret selling them to buy a set of Torrix's, the fish playing action was perfect on these, brilliant small water rods.
E class gold not in the same league though, nowhere near. Played with a mates with a huge sturgeon and didn't like them, or the fish tbh! Much preferred my Hi's at the time, (which I still use often) but of course much more ££.
The TH rods are great, all Drennan rods are brilliant for the money imo.. While I've never used the TH range, I do have (too) many Drennan feeder/float rods and love them all..
In reply to Post #25
There are bargains to be had - last year I bought 3 x 2.75lb century NGs for £110. Well used but in good nick, have had many a good fish on them.
There are bargains to be had - last year I bought 3 x 2.75lb century NGs for £110. Well used but in good nick, have had many a good fish on them.
In reply to Post #28
Baby ballistas. Have a set for a very similar scenario. Would happily fish those rods almost anywhere.
Baby ballistas. Have a set for a very similar scenario. Would happily fish those rods almost anywhere.
In reply to Post #1
I'll buy the rods for you if you tell me where the lake is 😂
I'll buy the rods for you if you tell me where the lake is 😂