In reply to Post #15
How did you find the ESP rods balanced ... Are they a light rod in the hand?
How did you find the ESP rods balanced ... Are they a light rod in the hand?
In reply to Post #16
Yes light and well balanced with a progressive curve with no dead spots, a common problem with cheaper rods. They feel like they will just keep bending without locking up. To be fair most of the rods I've looked at were good but maybe not all the same test curve although all marked at 3lb. The test curve of a rod is really only a starting point when choosing a rod, taper has much more bearing on casting or playing performance.
Yes light and well balanced with a progressive curve with no dead spots, a common problem with cheaper rods. They feel like they will just keep bending without locking up. To be fair most of the rods I've looked at were good but maybe not all the same test curve although all marked at 3lb. The test curve of a rod is really only a starting point when choosing a rod, taper has much more bearing on casting or playing performance.
Daiwa Cast'izm 10ft (i have them in cork) have a very nice playing action
In reply to Post #1
I have the Greys Apex 10ft 3.25tc ...great rods and pretty much my go to for 95% of my angling.
The Tackle Box CFX Black are good too, as i have their 10ft Spod/Marker utility rod which is an impressive rod also.
I have the Greys Apex 10ft 3.25tc ...great rods and pretty much my go to for 95% of my angling.
The Tackle Box CFX Black are good too, as i have their 10ft Spod/Marker utility rod which is an impressive rod also.
In reply to Post #19
Century C2 mk2, in 3 or 3,5 lb, beautiful progressive action, best rod in 10 feet.
Century C2 mk2, in 3 or 3,5 lb, beautiful progressive action, best rod in 10 feet.
In reply to Post #20
Beter then Armalite mkII for use up to a 80 yard? next year I want to buy a set of Century
Beter then Armalite mkII for use up to a 80 yard? next year I want to buy a set of Century
In reply to Post #21
10ft C2 mk2 are better than the 10ft century armalites (2,75lb)- century FBS(3lb)- Nash scopes(3lb), these are all good rods, witch are nice to play fish on, but the C2 tops them.
10ft C2 mk2 are better than the 10ft century armalites (2,75lb)- century FBS(3lb)- Nash scopes(3lb), these are all good rods, witch are nice to play fish on, but the C2 tops them.
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Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any further more up to date recommendations on 10ft carp rods (non telescopic) . Just sold my insurgents as really didn't like the telescopic
Part, lovely rods though.
I currently own the Gardner coverts in 12 foot which for the money I really like so am considering the 10fts in those, but with recent sale I've got a bit
Of extra budget. Been looking at free spirit S-lites any views on these? Or any others currently on the market? Up to around 200 quid is about my limit
Thanks
Part, lovely rods though.
I currently own the Gardner coverts in 12 foot which for the money I really like so am considering the 10fts in those, but with recent sale I've got a bit
Of extra budget. Been looking at free spirit S-lites any views on these? Or any others currently on the market? Up to around 200 quid is about my limit
Thanks
In reply to Post #24
Freespirit Helical are fantastic for the money and have a decent playing action.
Freespirit Helical are fantastic for the money and have a decent playing action.
In reply to Post #24
Have a look at the free spirit 10ft S range compact rods, l've went from the 12ft es which is a lovely players rods to the 10ft 3lb s range as l didn't want something like a broomstick and found these brilliant for short to medium range.
Have a look at the free spirit 10ft S range compact rods, l've went from the 12ft es which is a lovely players rods to the 10ft 3lb s range as l didn't want something like a broomstick and found these brilliant for short to medium range.
In reply to Post #25
Thanks for the reply guys, one thing that seems to pop up a fair bit with free spirit is they're quite soft in the tip, I actually cast pretty terribly with anything too floppy in the tip. Any comments on this or any other potential rods to look at ?
Thanks for the reply guys, one thing that seems to pop up a fair bit with free spirit is they're quite soft in the tip, I actually cast pretty terribly with anything too floppy in the tip. Any comments on this or any other potential rods to look at ?
In reply to Post #27
Look at the greys gt2s I have 4lb 10 footers cast easy 80 to 90 yards. Had carp to over 40lbs from 200 yards out on them and my mate has had 80lbs cats on them too. Nice and stiff but still forgiving. I am using them with braid atm
Look at the greys gt2s I have 4lb 10 footers cast easy 80 to 90 yards. Had carp to over 40lbs from 200 yards out on them and my mate has had 80lbs cats on them too. Nice and stiff but still forgiving. I am using them with braid atm
In reply to Post #28
Do you not find they're too prone to pulling hooks at that length and rigidity ?
Do you not find they're too prone to pulling hooks at that length and rigidity ?
In reply to Post #29
Not 10ft I know, but I've never had any hook pulls from my 8ft extractors. Bought for a trip to France, my waters are only up to 10acres and rivers until I need casting range unlikely to go back to longer rods
Not 10ft I know, but I've never had any hook pulls from my 8ft extractors. Bought for a trip to France, my waters are only up to 10acres and rivers until I need casting range unlikely to go back to longer rods