In reply to Post #14
there was initial problems with the first batch of blanks, but i gather this was sorted and the later made rods are fine....at least i hope so as my 2 alcolytes are lovely to use for trotting
there was initial problems with the first batch of blanks, but i gather this was sorted and the later made rods are fine....at least i hope so as my 2 alcolytes are lovely to use for trotting
In reply to Post #16
I was going to invest in a couple a few years ago and this put me off.
I was going to invest in a couple a few years ago and this put me off.
The Alcolyte tip problem tended to be on the lightest "ultra" version and was rectified years ago
In reply to Post #18
Good to know, thanks for sharing...once I bought my rods for the bolo and stick and slider I stopped looking so wouldn't know they've rectified the problems 👍
Good to know, thanks for sharing...once I bought my rods for the bolo and stick and slider I stopped looking so wouldn't know they've rectified the problems 👍
In reply to Post #1
I can see the sheep paying over the odds for a standard build rod with his name on 🤪😒
I can see the sheep paying over the odds for a standard build rod with his name on 🤪😒
In reply to Post #20
have you used any of his rods?
Drennan make superb rods regardless whether it has TH on the underside
have you used any of his rods?
Drennan make superb rods regardless whether it has TH on the underside
In reply to Post #11
The korum 1.75 11ft is a great small river rod.
The korum 1.75 11ft is a great small river rod.
In reply to Post #21
They're not all very good though. Seems a bit nuts for people to drop nigh on a grand (with net) on something they have never even touched just because it has some guys name on it.
They're not all very good though. Seems a bit nuts for people to drop nigh on a grand (with net) on something they have never even touched just because it has some guys name on it.
In reply to Post #23
Both mk1's and 2's were a bit special so maybe people are choosing these based on their heritage too.
And as said Drennan don't tend to release rubbish stuff
Both mk1's and 2's were a bit special so maybe people are choosing these based on their heritage too.
And as said Drennan don't tend to release rubbish stuff
In reply to Post #23
Just on the net front: if this new net is anything like it's predecessor, which incidentally is the best I've come across - maybe my MKII Dymag is more fancy and similarly as good flex wise as my Terry Hearn net - it'll be a sure fire winner and well worth the cost.
Just on the net front: if this new net is anything like it's predecessor, which incidentally is the best I've come across - maybe my MKII Dymag is more fancy and similarly as good flex wise as my Terry Hearn net - it'll be a sure fire winner and well worth the cost.
In reply to Post #14
We named them Snapolytes. Between my two friends and I, we broke 6 whilst fishing on the Dorset Frome. When you strike into a one pound brownie, and the tip section snaps halfway down, you aren't that happy.
Don't care if they have been 'improved'. Would never buy one again.
We named them Snapolytes. Between my two friends and I, we broke 6 whilst fishing on the Dorset Frome. When you strike into a one pound brownie, and the tip section snaps halfway down, you aren't that happy.
Don't care if they have been 'improved'. Would never buy one again.
In reply to Post #26
They are still snapping on certain models, No doubting the carp rods are quality.
They are still snapping on certain models, No doubting the carp rods are quality.
In reply to Post #23
I'm expecting it to be 700ish for a pair of classics and net but won't paying for them until I've seen them. The shop I use won't even take a deposit as they will be selling the whole range anyway. The fact they will have Terry's name on means they will have 40mm advanced pattern guides on them and if they are as good as the mk1 and mk2 will be great for me.
I'm expecting it to be 700ish for a pair of classics and net but won't paying for them until I've seen them. The shop I use won't even take a deposit as they will be selling the whole range anyway. The fact they will have Terry's name on means they will have 40mm advanced pattern guides on them and if they are as good as the mk1 and mk2 will be great for me.
In shops next week apparently, net rrp £195.
In reply to Post #28
The rods start at £219
The rods start at £219