In reply to Post #1
Reality you will get a few decent responses then someone arguing with someone else and your question gets forgotten lol!!
I would try and get a better set of rods second hand than buying new but not quite adequete though those TX's always get rated.
Reality you will get a few decent responses then someone arguing with someone else and your question gets forgotten lol!!
I would try and get a better set of rods second hand than buying new but not quite adequete though those TX's always get rated.
If you only want 2 rods, that may be a good thing if you are buying second hand.
Sets of 3 almost always sell for more (per rod) than pairs.
For example, I recently bought a pair of 3yr old Harrison 10ft customs for £120
A guy in my club is currently asking £300 for a pair of 12ft Free spirit XS (personally I think these are even better than the Hi S)
Rods sold on eBay 'collection only' always sell for less than those with postage, so it's worth asking the collection only sellers if they'll change their mind or let you arrange a courier.
Sets of 3 almost always sell for more (per rod) than pairs.
For example, I recently bought a pair of 3yr old Harrison 10ft customs for £120
A guy in my club is currently asking £300 for a pair of 12ft Free spirit XS (personally I think these are even better than the Hi S)
Rods sold on eBay 'collection only' always sell for less than those with postage, so it's worth asking the collection only sellers if they'll change their mind or let you arrange a courier.
In reply to Post #1
@ SnapSh0ts check your PM
@ SnapSh0ts check your PM
I have the TX2's they feel nice I used to have 5 Free Spirits but only because I was a tart having said that my local lakes 30lbs would be a nice catch which the TX2's are more than adequate and for £140 ish for a pair great value for money. If I were to go to a well stocked big boy water here or abroad then I would probably buy top end rods again as you know you can rely (or should do) on build quality
Facts on the TX2's - I own a 3 and a 3.25.
They are great for casting, distance work. (why I bought them)
They are true fast taper rods - horrible for playing fish on.
They look like a cheap rod. (the guides are horrid)
Nice casting Blank in other words.
They are great for casting, distance work. (why I bought them)
They are true fast taper rods - horrible for playing fish on.
They look like a cheap rod. (the guides are horrid)
Nice casting Blank in other words.
I'd be looking at Aircurves if I were you! I own a set now and they're lovely, I've customised mine with new guides and an alps reel seat just to bring them up to date, I love em
In reply to Post #22
i thought greys aircurves were quite an old rod now?
i thought greys aircurves were quite an old rod now?
In reply to Post #23
The original Aircurves have been out for quite a while (I have a set and love them). There is a newer version called the Aiircurve, which I haven't seen or used but from what I've read are very similar to the originals
The original Aircurves have been out for quite a while (I have a set and love them). There is a newer version called the Aiircurve, which I haven't seen or used but from what I've read are very similar to the originals
In reply to Post #23
As mentioned above, yes they are, but very highly recommended and a superb blank, there's a newer one which is updated, I just decided to update my originals
As mentioned above, yes they are, but very highly recommended and a superb blank, there's a newer one which is updated, I just decided to update my originals
I have the new aircurves in 3.25, same blank as the originals, different cosmetics.
Definitely not an outright casting rod, v nice playing action, FOR A 3.25.
I really like mine.
Definitely not an outright casting rod, v nice playing action, FOR A 3.25.
I really like mine.