In reply to Post #1
I've got some 11 foot 3 1/4lb TC torrix and I really rate them.
I use them in the edge with the same confidence that I would use my 10 foot 2 3/4 torrix stalker.
Having said that, the aviators do look tempting...
I've got some 11 foot 3 1/4lb TC torrix and I really rate them.
I use them in the edge with the same confidence that I would use my 10 foot 2 3/4 torrix stalker.
Having said that, the aviators do look tempting...
In reply to Post #1
I've got a set of 2.5lb TC Baby Ballistas and would feel confident of putting a 3oz over 80yds with then. Absolute delight to play fish on.
I've got a set of 2.5lb TC Baby Ballistas and would feel confident of putting a 3oz over 80yds with then. Absolute delight to play fish on.
In reply to Post #1
Non-Harrison wildcard - I would recommend a look at the Free Spirit TS - 11ft 2.75 blank.
Absolutely my favourite carp rods to use, I often fish a small solid bag with a 2.5oz lead inside and I think 80yds is pretty achievable with these, and I suck at casting.
My main rods are XS (12ft 3.25lb), which are well regarded as a 'players rod', but the TS feel even better with a fish on.
I've never tried a Torrix in 11ft 2.75lb, but I would definitely be able to say that the Free Spirit XS is more 'player' than the Torrix in the same 12ft 3.25lb, which I have also used long term.
Hope this helps!
Non-Harrison wildcard - I would recommend a look at the Free Spirit TS - 11ft 2.75 blank.
Absolutely my favourite carp rods to use, I often fish a small solid bag with a 2.5oz lead inside and I think 80yds is pretty achievable with these, and I suck at casting.
My main rods are XS (12ft 3.25lb), which are well regarded as a 'players rod', but the TS feel even better with a fish on.
I've never tried a Torrix in 11ft 2.75lb, but I would definitely be able to say that the Free Spirit XS is more 'player' than the Torrix in the same 12ft 3.25lb, which I have also used long term.
Hope this helps!
In reply to Post #18
12ft 3.25 torrix are not a 'players' rod nor have they ever been regarded as one . The 10ft and 11ft are totally different. Saying that i would still rather use the bb over them.
12ft 3.25 torrix are not a 'players' rod nor have they ever been regarded as one . The 10ft and 11ft are totally different. Saying that i would still rather use the bb over them.
In reply to Post #19
That's interesting, just wondering why you'd prefer them over the torrix/aviator, I still can't make my mind up lol. It's between the bb 3lb , torrix, aviator in 2.75 or 3.25, I have a set of free spirit ctx in 12ft 3.25 for larger waters/ french trips but seem too stiff for uk catching 20's
That's interesting, just wondering why you'd prefer them over the torrix/aviator, I still can't make my mind up lol. It's between the bb 3lb , torrix, aviator in 2.75 or 3.25, I have a set of free spirit ctx in 12ft 3.25 for larger waters/ french trips but seem too stiff for uk catching 20's
In reply to Post #20
You wont get a better rod for playing fish on than a harrison bb unless you can find some original 12 ft wychwood maximiser spds which are fantastic . The aviator is totally different capable of casting much further the torrix is a more tippy rod unless rung with more smaller guides. I build and sell all three and that is my opinion others may/will disagree. Only downside of the bb is you will have to get them custom built as harrison dont produce the rod anymore.
You wont get a better rod for playing fish on than a harrison bb unless you can find some original 12 ft wychwood maximiser spds which are fantastic . The aviator is totally different capable of casting much further the torrix is a more tippy rod unless rung with more smaller guides. I build and sell all three and that is my opinion others may/will disagree. Only downside of the bb is you will have to get them custom built as harrison dont produce the rod anymore.
In reply to Post #21
thanks I appreciate your advice mate, Do you think the bb 11ft in 3lb would cast 3-3.5oz leads ok or small bags? And is there much difference in the playing action vs the aviator?
thanks I appreciate your advice mate, Do you think the bb 11ft in 3lb would cast 3-3.5oz leads ok or small bags? And is there much difference in the playing action vs the aviator?
In reply to Post #22
Yes it would and as i say you cant compare the playing action totally different if you get them dont going ruining the blank with anything bigger than 30ml guide set.
Yes it would and as i say you cant compare the playing action totally different if you get them dont going ruining the blank with anything bigger than 30ml guide set.
In reply to Post #19
Completely agree about the 12ft 3.25 Torrix, hence swapping to the Free spirit XS
I know you are a rod builder Jeff, so you're probably the most experienced voice in this thread...do you ever build on free spirit blanks and what do you think of them?
Completely agree about the 12ft 3.25 Torrix, hence swapping to the Free spirit XS
I know you are a rod builder Jeff, so you're probably the most experienced voice in this thread...do you ever build on free spirit blanks and what do you think of them?
In reply to Post #24
Hello mate no i dont i only build on Harrisons and that is because i have an excellent relationship with them .When i started building they let me visit and i spent a full day watching blanks being made from scratch to letting me sit behind the builders seeing how they did it. Steve let me ask anything i wanted and answered everything the blanks are quality made in liverpool and never differ ie diameters are always the same lengths the same ,action etc and on the rare occasion i have had a problem the rectify it immediately. You would be surprised how many factory built rods are different in the same t.c . Regarding free spirit i have rebuilt a few (when i did rufurbs) and the blanks looked fine but i dont know much about them.
Hello mate no i dont i only build on Harrisons and that is because i have an excellent relationship with them .When i started building they let me visit and i spent a full day watching blanks being made from scratch to letting me sit behind the builders seeing how they did it. Steve let me ask anything i wanted and answered everything the blanks are quality made in liverpool and never differ ie diameters are always the same lengths the same ,action etc and on the rare occasion i have had a problem the rectify it immediately. You would be surprised how many factory built rods are different in the same t.c . Regarding free spirit i have rebuilt a few (when i did rufurbs) and the blanks looked fine but i dont know much about them.
In reply to Post #25
Appreciate your answer Jeff.
I have some lighter Harrisons in my river kit which I love. Everyone raved about the Torrix so much I stupidly bought them without trying, and absolutely couldn't get on with them. I should have tried some other harrison blanks first, but you live and learn.
Appreciate your answer Jeff.
I have some lighter Harrisons in my river kit which I love. Everyone raved about the Torrix so much I stupidly bought them without trying, and absolutely couldn't get on with them. I should have tried some other harrison blanks first, but you live and learn.
In reply to Post #26
Yeah the 12 ft torrix 3.25 are harrisons biggest seller i never liked them way too tippy for me but when they came out everyone raved over them and thousands sold.
Yeah the 12 ft torrix 3.25 are harrisons biggest seller i never liked them way too tippy for me but when they came out everyone raved over them and thousands sold.
In reply to Post #27
What's your opinion of the aviators 11ft 2.75 or 3.25 Jeff? Strange how they dont offer a 3lb imo
What's your opinion of the aviators 11ft 2.75 or 3.25 Jeff? Strange how they dont offer a 3lb imo