Thanks for your comments everyone, I found all of them very informative and will no doubt help steer me to the right choice for me 👍
In reply to Post #9
They make bloody good pike rods too.
They make bloody good pike rods too.
Bump, any more veiws on the er vs 13ft I've. What range can be obtained with single hook bait and no leader?
In reply to Post #16
If it's of any interest free spirit have a large stand and free casting tuition, at the Essex carp show, march 26-27. You would be able to try out the models and chat with all the consultants and get a great deal if purchasing at the show
If it's of any interest free spirit have a large stand and free casting tuition, at the Essex carp show, march 26-27. You would be able to try out the models and chat with all the consultants and get a great deal if purchasing at the show
Had top section snap half way down on one of my 12ft ER's while playing a fish,it's being sorted by a rod builder I'm expecting a bill of over £200 
In reply to Post #20
What's the realistic fishi g range of the er with single hook bait fishing straight through no shock leader. Watched an old video with shaun Harrison claiming he did 190 yards with a three ounce lead and fifteen pound line straight through which I struggle to believe.
What's the realistic fishi g range of the er with single hook bait fishing straight through no shock leader. Watched an old video with shaun Harrison claiming he did 190 yards with a three ounce lead and fifteen pound line straight through which I struggle to believe.