In reply to Post #4
I've got a 9ft 2.25tc Scope which is a nice little rod. I believe they do them in 10ft as well. I'd still recommend the 2.5tc Baby Ballista's as a great small to medium water rod, although at 11ft longer than you've asked about.
I've got a 9ft 2.25tc Scope which is a nice little rod. I believe they do them in 10ft as well. I'd still recommend the 2.5tc Baby Ballista's as a great small to medium water rod, although at 11ft longer than you've asked about.
In reply to Post #1
I fish somewhere similar and use extending Ultimate Bionic 2.75tc rods and okuma inception 6000's. I actually bought these rods as my other rods were just too stiff. Lovely rods to play fish on, they should cope adequately with the situation you are faced with.
I use the korum transition folding quiver for short mobile sessions as i can put them in the quiver without breaking them down, this is a revelation when moving around!
Obviously at the end of the day you break them down for transport.
I fish somewhere similar and use extending Ultimate Bionic 2.75tc rods and okuma inception 6000's. I actually bought these rods as my other rods were just too stiff. Lovely rods to play fish on, they should cope adequately with the situation you are faced with.
I use the korum transition folding quiver for short mobile sessions as i can put them in the quiver without breaking them down, this is a revelation when moving around!
Obviously at the end of the day you break them down for transport.
In reply to Post #11
check your PM ! be quick
check your PM ! be quick
In reply to Post #1
I've just have had a look in the Tackle box,
The Free Spirit 10' 2.5lb Full shrink 30mm rod is a nice piece of kit.
light in the hand, with a nice playing action.
£189.00 or a pair for £359.
I've just have had a look in the Tackle box,
The Free Spirit 10' 2.5lb Full shrink 30mm rod is a nice piece of kit.
light in the hand, with a nice playing action.
£189.00 or a pair for £359.
Cheers All 
In reply to Post #12
I know this is an old thread but am looking at getting set up.
How is the balance of this outfit ? Able to catch smaller fish aswell larger fish with it .
I know this is an old thread but am looking at getting set up.
How is the balance of this outfit ? Able to catch smaller fish aswell larger fish with it .
In reply to Post #21
I've just gone through a task of finding rods to go with some old 5010 bait runners. After loads of advice I went for some 12ft 225's and after using once really happy with my choice.
There was a lot of love shown towards the baby ballista too which are a slightly higher tc.
I think I called the thread 2.5tc 12ft rods. Doesn't do reels but lots of small water rod options
I've just gone through a task of finding rods to go with some old 5010 bait runners. After loads of advice I went for some 12ft 225's and after using once really happy with my choice.
There was a lot of love shown towards the baby ballista too which are a slightly higher tc.
I think I called the thread 2.5tc 12ft rods. Doesn't do reels but lots of small water rod options
In reply to Post #10
I've got a brand new pair if anyone wants them? They're in the classifieds somewhere or drop me a pm
I've got a brand new pair if anyone wants them? They're in the classifieds somewhere or drop me a pm
In reply to Post #1
I got one rod for stalking, free spirit e class 8'6", coupled with a Shimano 4000 DL bait runner. I enjoyed using it that much I got a second and used them as my main setup for my angling. Like you I had a variety of lakes, some days only, so I was always on the move and predominantly fishing sub 40yards.
I originally got one for stalking in awkward places, hence the 8'6", but the 10fts would offer better versatility for longer range and depending on your line diameter maybe a 6000 spool.
I got one rod for stalking, free spirit e class 8'6", coupled with a Shimano 4000 DL bait runner. I enjoyed using it that much I got a second and used them as my main setup for my angling. Like you I had a variety of lakes, some days only, so I was always on the move and predominantly fishing sub 40yards.
I originally got one for stalking in awkward places, hence the 8'6", but the 10fts would offer better versatility for longer range and depending on your line diameter maybe a 6000 spool.
Hey, my small water setup i use the following:
Sonik Xtractor 10ft
Okuma INC-6000
The xtractor rods served me well for about 3 years and i still sometimes use them now. I believe the 10ft variant is dirt cheap these days so if budget is a concern, you wont go far wrong with a set.
After using my Gardner Covert's with a much nicer blank on them, I would be looking to get something like the Sonik Insurgents in 10ft and if i had endless cash, i would look at the Black Ops offering but the difference between them and the insurgents is marginal apparently and not worth the extra hundreds the Nash offering costs.
Sonik Xtractor 10ft
Okuma INC-6000
The xtractor rods served me well for about 3 years and i still sometimes use them now. I believe the 10ft variant is dirt cheap these days so if budget is a concern, you wont go far wrong with a set.
After using my Gardner Covert's with a much nicer blank on them, I would be looking to get something like the Sonik Insurgents in 10ft and if i had endless cash, i would look at the Black Ops offering but the difference between them and the insurgents is marginal apparently and not worth the extra hundreds the Nash offering costs.
In reply to Post #25
Am currently looking at wychwoods Extricator you can get 9ft 2.75lb rod for cheap at present and the 5000 Extricator reel.
The esp stalker rod is option been looking at to in the 2.75lb.
I don't want a broomstick so 2.75lb would be best suited for my mostly small waters
Am currently looking at wychwoods Extricator you can get 9ft 2.75lb rod for cheap at present and the 5000 Extricator reel.
The esp stalker rod is option been looking at to in the 2.75lb.
I don't want a broomstick so 2.75lb would be best suited for my mostly small waters
In reply to Post #26
The extricator rods & reels are decent for the money.
The extricator rods & reels are decent for the money.
In reply to Post #27
Second this, I'm currently using 3 as most lakes around me are small to medium so no need for something that can cast far.
They'll chuck a solid bag as far as you'll need.
Second this, I'm currently using 3 as most lakes around me are small to medium so no need for something that can cast far.
They'll chuck a solid bag as far as you'll need.
In reply to Post #26
i had extricator reels for a bit, i didnt like how much play they had in the handles so got rid of them for a set of Nash Scope 4000's. I even put carbon washers in the extricators...
Loved the Nash reels and tbh, i kinda wish i went for the 6000's because i'd still have them today. the 4000's felt too small on a 10ft setup.
After these, i opted for the INC-6000's, much better than the extricators.
i had extricator reels for a bit, i didnt like how much play they had in the handles so got rid of them for a set of Nash Scope 4000's. I even put carbon washers in the extricators...
Loved the Nash reels and tbh, i kinda wish i went for the 6000's because i'd still have them today. the 4000's felt too small on a 10ft setup.
After these, i opted for the INC-6000's, much better than the extricators.
In reply to Post #29
Are the inc 6000 bigger and heavier than the - EXTRICATOR 5000?
Are the inc 6000 bigger and heavier than the - EXTRICATOR 5000?