In reply to Post #15
I'm not advocating any, just recommending if at all possible trying before buying. For me it's not so much the weight of the rod and reel it's the 8 or 10 ounces hanging off the end of it which is more noticeable the longer the rod and I would love to try the treb spod in 12ft but don't know anybody who has one, also casting a spod/spomb is different to casting a lead and the guy that owns the treb spod rod I used can cast it further than he can a lead as he seems to be able to get the things to fly out and has obviously mastered the art.
I'm not advocating any, just recommending if at all possible trying before buying. For me it's not so much the weight of the rod and reel it's the 8 or 10 ounces hanging off the end of it which is more noticeable the longer the rod and I would love to try the treb spod in 12ft but don't know anybody who has one, also casting a spod/spomb is different to casting a lead and the guy that owns the treb spod rod I used can cast it further than he can a lead as he seems to be able to get the things to fly out and has obviously mastered the art.
In reply to Post #16
are you referring to the 12ft torrix spod glen?
are you referring to the 12ft torrix spod glen?
In reply to Post #17
Yep, effortless compared to some I've tried.
How's lenny doing with his c2d's?
Yep, effortless compared to some I've tried.
How's lenny doing with his c2d's?
In reply to Post #18
only asked because i found a new 12ft torrix spod the other day in the fishing room and thought id give it a go
we both been using the c2d spod
he's spombing 50 wraps like an animal and im struggling to his 40 lol
was gonna swap to the torrix but looks so fragile in comparison lol
only asked because i found a new 12ft torrix spod the other day in the fishing room and thought id give it a go
we both been using the c2d spod
he's spombing 50 wraps like an animal and im struggling to his 40 lol
was gonna swap to the torrix but looks so fragile in comparison lol
In reply to Post #19
My spombing skills are crap but I find the torrix easy,not going to hit 40 wraps with it though and that's more than most that I see can do.
My spombing skills are crap but I find the torrix easy,not going to hit 40 wraps with it though and that's more than most that I see can do.
In reply to Post #16
Appreciated 👍
I wish I could try before I buy, unfortunately that's not the case here, which incidentally gave me an idea - I'm sure someone will run with this when I mention it: it occurred to me that there is a need for someone or a company that has an array of different rods for an angler to try out (mobile possibly) before they buy and charge accordingly.
You know there's the Shimano Intensity spod that I mentioned earlier on that's supposed to be fantastic and in 12ft?
Appreciated 👍
I wish I could try before I buy, unfortunately that's not the case here, which incidentally gave me an idea - I'm sure someone will run with this when I mention it: it occurred to me that there is a need for someone or a company that has an array of different rods for an angler to try out (mobile possibly) before they buy and charge accordingly.
You know there's the Shimano Intensity spod that I mentioned earlier on that's supposed to be fantastic and in 12ft?
In reply to Post #21
I've been trying loads of rods from mates for a couple of years and want to try the tx9 intensity 13ft rods and the spod but don't know anyone with them and shops are out of stock. Had always been an infinity xld 3.5tc for casting and tried the latest df x45 in 13ft which I liked but didn't think they cast any further than the original xld's but maybe me getting older. Tried the infinity slr and had to used tapered leaders as level line kept cracking off, from what I've tried the treb lite is best for me. Need to try a 12ft treb spod and aviator spod.
I've been trying loads of rods from mates for a couple of years and want to try the tx9 intensity 13ft rods and the spod but don't know anyone with them and shops are out of stock. Had always been an infinity xld 3.5tc for casting and tried the latest df x45 in 13ft which I liked but didn't think they cast any further than the original xld's but maybe me getting older. Tried the infinity slr and had to used tapered leaders as level line kept cracking off, from what I've tried the treb lite is best for me. Need to try a 12ft treb spod and aviator spod.
In reply to Post #22
From what I've seen, the Treb spod is only in 13ft; maybe you can get them in 12ft???
Have you tried starting slow and finishing quick in the cast not using a leader? Depending on the line diameter you mention, you should be good for around 150yds believe it or not.
From what I've seen, the Treb spod is only in 13ft; maybe you can get them in 12ft???
Have you tried starting slow and finishing quick in the cast not using a leader? Depending on the line diameter you mention, you should be good for around 150yds believe it or not.
In reply to Post #23
13ft only.
13ft only.
In reply to Post #24
Poooo, see the aviator spod is available in 12ft,12ft6inch and 13ft. Maybe a custom built version with lighter weight titanium k guides would be a good option as the factory builds are 50mm to 16mm tip kigan.
Poooo, see the aviator spod is available in 12ft,12ft6inch and 13ft. Maybe a custom built version with lighter weight titanium k guides would be a good option as the factory builds are 50mm to 16mm tip kigan.
In reply to Post #25
Is it definitely true that they will be doing a 12'6 aviator spod rod? I'm having some 12'6 rods made up and if so I'll probably wait. If not I'll just the the 12.
Is it definitely true that they will be doing a 12'6 aviator spod rod? I'm having some 12'6 rods made up and if so I'll probably wait. If not I'll just the the 12.
In reply to Post #26
Mark has the blanks listed in the custom carp rods section.
https://www.marktunley.com/carp-rods-full-custom-options-236-p.asp
Mark has the blanks listed in the custom carp rods section.
https://www.marktunley.com/carp-rods-full-custom-options-236-p.asp
In reply to Post #26
Aviator 12ft 6 spod is available now just sold 2.
Aviator 12ft 6 spod is available now just sold 2.
In reply to Post #28
just bought 12.6 avaitors wouldnt mine matching spod what price are they
just bought 12.6 avaitors wouldnt mine matching spod what price are they
In reply to Post #29
Factory build £367.20
Factory build £367.20