In reply to Post #15
Interesting about using a pin, used a rolling pin on my 2lb torrix with leads and feeders. Always fancied getting a Harrison float rod built for chub fishing on the pin but which one.
Interesting about using a pin, used a rolling pin on my 2lb torrix with leads and feeders. Always fancied getting a Harrison float rod built for chub fishing on the pin but which one.
In reply to Post #15
I'd agree on using a pin with softer rods mate. Do you reckon it could've been the tc too? The 1.5lb Avon is my favourite rod for the pin (especially with a float, free line or single lead shot and hookbait) but with a lead or feeder a 1.75 torrix is pretty capable
I'd agree on using a pin with softer rods mate. Do you reckon it could've been the tc too? The 1.5lb Avon is my favourite rod for the pin (especially with a float, free line or single lead shot and hookbait) but with a lead or feeder a 1.75 torrix is pretty capable
In reply to Post #16
With a rolling pin it's much like casting a fixed spool, it doesn't have the same demands as casting a standard pin, where you have to load the rod, time the swing, spin, release and brake, all at just the right moment.
My 15ft gti is great, if a little heavy compared to other rods in the price bracket. The S.U. versions are easier to cast further but since it only drifts back to the near Bank anyway I stick to the standard tip. its only the tip that's different between standard and su models, I have both tips but only really use the su tip for deep floodwater conditions, big floats and big smelly baits for barbel. I use it with a youngs atom loaded with braid and keep rigs on pole winders, it's not unusual for me to swap between fine dace rigs and beefy barbel rigs in a short dawn trip.
I'm not sure how a rolling pin would get on with small eyes, it generates so much line twist I'd imagine even braid would start grabbing eventually. And sod retrieving a long trot with one
I'm not sure about test curve noj, I've got fastish speci rods from a 1lb up, I have a narrow weight range with all of them if I'm spinning the reel rather than just pulling loops. I can cast the multi carp pretty well with a couple of Swan shot link leger or a 3 oz lead
With a rolling pin it's much like casting a fixed spool, it doesn't have the same demands as casting a standard pin, where you have to load the rod, time the swing, spin, release and brake, all at just the right moment.
My 15ft gti is great, if a little heavy compared to other rods in the price bracket. The S.U. versions are easier to cast further but since it only drifts back to the near Bank anyway I stick to the standard tip. its only the tip that's different between standard and su models, I have both tips but only really use the su tip for deep floodwater conditions, big floats and big smelly baits for barbel. I use it with a youngs atom loaded with braid and keep rigs on pole winders, it's not unusual for me to swap between fine dace rigs and beefy barbel rigs in a short dawn trip.
I'm not sure how a rolling pin would get on with small eyes, it generates so much line twist I'd imagine even braid would start grabbing eventually. And sod retrieving a long trot with one
I'm not sure about test curve noj, I've got fastish speci rods from a 1lb up, I have a narrow weight range with all of them if I'm spinning the reel rather than just pulling loops. I can cast the multi carp pretty well with a couple of Swan shot link leger or a 3 oz lead
In reply to Post #18
I'm used to casting a conventional pin as I have a youngs Bob James, the gti is the one I have had recommended on numerous occasions from the 13ft to 15ft both standard or su. I've only ever used 13ft float rods, mainly drennan, had made my mind up to go for the 14ft but still unsure, like you it would be used for a variety of species from silvers to the occasional barbel but predominantly chub.
I'm used to casting a conventional pin as I have a youngs Bob James, the gti is the one I have had recommended on numerous occasions from the 13ft to 15ft both standard or su. I've only ever used 13ft float rods, mainly drennan, had made my mind up to go for the 14ft but still unsure, like you it would be used for a variety of species from silvers to the occasional barbel but predominantly chub.
In reply to Post #16
Mark Tunley does a great specimen float rod built on a Harrison blank. Absolutely superb for float fishing for big chub.
Mark Tunley does a great specimen float rod built on a Harrison blank. Absolutely superb for float fishing for big chub.
In reply to Post #19
That's where the gti beats the acolyte, I couldn't use one of those in the same way. I was all set to get a 14ft acolyte for the lighter stuff but started hearing lots of reports of rods snapping.
I like 15ft but it does need a heavy reel to balance it, I can't find a listed weight for the atom but I'd guess its heavier than the bj.
its a shame you didn't mention it a couple of weeks back, I would have been happy to meet somewhere for you to try it out, I'm a bit stitched up time wise until April now beyond the odd hour on the wandle.
I'd like to try a 13ft susu for carp but I don't think it could better the multi carp
That's where the gti beats the acolyte, I couldn't use one of those in the same way. I was all set to get a 14ft acolyte for the lighter stuff but started hearing lots of reports of rods snapping.
I like 15ft but it does need a heavy reel to balance it, I can't find a listed weight for the atom but I'd guess its heavier than the bj.
its a shame you didn't mention it a couple of weeks back, I would have been happy to meet somewhere for you to try it out, I'm a bit stitched up time wise until April now beyond the odd hour on the wandle.
I'd like to try a 13ft susu for carp but I don't think it could better the multi carp
