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Retractable rod advice/recommendations (20 posts / 6,680 views)
Karlos Karlos
MODERATORMOD
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Post #16 14 May 2024 16:52
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In reply to Post #15
The Century CQ are a nice rod.
I picked up a set of 3 nearly new (with hold all) for £300!

Then I purchased a 4th when one came up for sale and a second holdall.
Finally, I got the CQ net off EllTell on here

I was surprised how strong, yet forgiving the 9ft 3.5lb tc are.
They get used when I go to a certain stretch of river I fish...where I camp up under a road bridge.

My other river rods are 12ft and so lifting into fish meant I would hear the tip ring scraping around on the concrete/underside of the road (a horrible sound to wake up to and try to avoid doing in the dark) so I got the CQs

Prior to the CQs I got 4 x Wychwood 10ft for £160 all in...so there are cheaper or expensive options
simon66 simon66
Posts: 536
Post #17 20 May 2024 07:55
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In reply to Post #11
Just seen there's someone selling a new 2lb tc Harrison 3 piece stalker on FB. It's got minima 3 leg guides and built by Roger Hurst.
CharlieG CharlieG
Posts: 1,094
Post #18 20 May 2024 13:22
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Avid Carp announced over the weekend their new retractable rods called React. Two 10ft versions in 3lb and 3.5lb test curve, look very nice with minimalist graphics.
fishybarney fishybarney
Posts: 1,289
Post #20 20 May 2024 18:01
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In reply to Post #1
If you can find a set, the sonik insurgent recons are amazing. I have the 12ft 3.25tc version and use them everywhere now. I love how they pack down to the same size as any other 10ft retractable, but are capable of fishing 100yards+.
I've used them exclusively over the last 3 years and had plenty of decent fish on them. They have made my torrix tea and pace compacts redundant complex and
Monkeypox
Posts: 440
Post #22 20 May 2024 18:24
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In reply to Post #7
I would go with Harrison if you are not worried about the cost.
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