In reply to Post #14
The shimmy's will get used mate but they're 2lb tc rated so not sure what they may be now.
And besides I still need to find someone to repair them 😭
The shimmy's will get used mate but they're 2lb tc rated so not sure what they may be now.
And besides I still need to find someone to repair them 😭
In reply to Post #15
Tried 10ft rods mate couldn't get on with them always felt a bit weird casting them and don't think I get the same leverage as I do over a fish with a 12ft rod
Tried 10ft rods mate couldn't get on with them always felt a bit weird casting them and don't think I get the same leverage as I do over a fish with a 12ft rod
have a chat with jeffire on here he made x3 2.75lb ballistas for me recently and i won't ever part with them. they're right in the sweetspot for the kind of fishing i do, delicate enough with a fish under the tip but enough backbone to cast 25 wraps plus if required.
In reply to Post #17
You need to borrow my 10' Aviators . . . different gravy (and I was a 12' stalwart!)
You need to borrow my 10' Aviators . . . different gravy (and I was a 12' stalwart!)
Isn't Mark Tunley down your way? Never used him but think he has a decent rep?
Ringwood Tackle and Poingdestres are both listed as Harrison dealers.
Ringwood Tackle and Poingdestres are both listed as Harrison dealers.
In reply to Post #20
Looks like he's Berkshire now mate and I'm in Southampton tomorrow so was gonna see what pongos had on the rack 👍
Looks like he's Berkshire now mate and I'm in Southampton tomorrow so was gonna see what pongos had on the rack 👍
In reply to Post #21
The Free spirit 'Big River Barbel' is the same blank they use for their 'KS' carp rod.
Great rods, have a friend who uses them - had fish to mid 30's with little drama.
The Free spirit 'Big River Barbel' is the same blank they use for their 'KS' carp rod.
Great rods, have a friend who uses them - had fish to mid 30's with little drama.
In reply to Post #1
with a bit of hit and hold fishing close to pads/islands/snags once in a while so they will need to absorb lunges in that kind of situation.
I have probably clocked up more YEARS snag fishing than most and as far back as the early 70s
SO PURELY OUT OF INTEREST
I learnt the perfect Snag fishing rod was one with a compound thru action
I was fishing a large estate type pond that had over 50% of massive dense lilly pads and crystal clear water these carp when hooked went like an express train straight into the pads and you lost them
rods we were using at the time were SU 1.75lb fast taper an useless at stopping them as they would reach the pads or the hook would rip out or line snap due to the limited action of the rod
the answer came from my fishing partners next door neighbour he built top quality split cane incredibly expensive Fly rods
and after Brian chatted to him he built us an 8ozs fly rod each we called them flop sticks you couldn't really cast with them
but once you managed to lob a bait in position and you got a pick up as the fish powered away you hung on and watched the tip ring go past your hand and the bottom of the rod that was now bent like a U but !!!!! it had progressively slowed the fish to a standstill
and you could walk back and turn it from the pads and play and land it
QUITE AMAZING !
then over the years I have always chosen a soft through action rod for snag fishing as you want something to act like a bungee absorbing the lunges with progressive stopping power that wont cause hook pulls or lines snapping
so bottom line
I would suggest you look for rods with a soft through action if it was me
with a bit of hit and hold fishing close to pads/islands/snags once in a while so they will need to absorb lunges in that kind of situation.
I have probably clocked up more YEARS snag fishing than most and as far back as the early 70s
SO PURELY OUT OF INTEREST
I learnt the perfect Snag fishing rod was one with a compound thru action
I was fishing a large estate type pond that had over 50% of massive dense lilly pads and crystal clear water these carp when hooked went like an express train straight into the pads and you lost them
rods we were using at the time were SU 1.75lb fast taper an useless at stopping them as they would reach the pads or the hook would rip out or line snap due to the limited action of the rod
the answer came from my fishing partners next door neighbour he built top quality split cane incredibly expensive Fly rods
and after Brian chatted to him he built us an 8ozs fly rod each we called them flop sticks you couldn't really cast with them
but once you managed to lob a bait in position and you got a pick up as the fish powered away you hung on and watched the tip ring go past your hand and the bottom of the rod that was now bent like a U but !!!!! it had progressively slowed the fish to a standstill
and you could walk back and turn it from the pads and play and land it QUITE AMAZING !
then over the years I have always chosen a soft through action rod for snag fishing as you want something to act like a bungee absorbing the lunges with progressive stopping power that wont cause hook pulls or lines snapping
so bottom line
I would suggest you look for rods with a soft through action if it was me
In reply to Post #23
Interesting. I've used a 4 weight fibreglass fly rod for feeling and it has been great for mid doubles.
I've always been tempted to get an 8 or 10 weight Epic fibreglass fly rod built as a carp rod for stalking but it would be a very expensive mistake if it didn't work out!
Interesting. I've used a 4 weight fibreglass fly rod for feeling and it has been great for mid doubles.
I've always been tempted to get an 8 or 10 weight Epic fibreglass fly rod built as a carp rod for stalking but it would be a very expensive mistake if it didn't work out!
In reply to Post #23
Love it, like the old red Woolworths rods you used to be able to get, them things could bend!
But, yeah I think it is almost that type or rod arc I'm after. Had an asaki specialist years ago was amazing until I stuffed the tip in the gravel 😭
Love it, like the old red Woolworths rods you used to be able to get, them things could bend!
But, yeah I think it is almost that type or rod arc I'm after. Had an asaki specialist years ago was amazing until I stuffed the tip in the gravel 😭
In reply to Post #25
How many 12ft 2.5lb rods you looking at I was in the tackle box in Kent today they had 2 x second hand Century Armalite Mk2 12ft 2.5lb for £85 a rod they were clean rods with 30mm butt rings
How many 12ft 2.5lb rods you looking at I was in the tackle box in Kent today they had 2 x second hand Century Armalite Mk2 12ft 2.5lb for £85 a rod they were clean rods with 30mm butt rings
In reply to Post #26
Nice they'll be bang on for someone, I used to love the green blank in the sun, nicer than the mki's imo 👍.
Too far for me to go look at tho sadly and maybe a bit much for me especially when I add fuel in.
Nice they'll be bang on for someone, I used to love the green blank in the sun, nicer than the mki's imo 👍.
Too far for me to go look at tho sadly and maybe a bit much for me especially when I add fuel in.
In reply to Post #27
Give them a ring I'm sure they can take some pictures and email them to you
Give them a ring I'm sure they can take some pictures and email them to you
In reply to Post #27
I know you only want 12ft suggestions, but the 11ft 2.5 tc Baby Ballistas would do everything you're asking for and more.
I had mine built with slightly shorter handles and eight guides, I'd say they are the ultimate smaller water rods and absolutely perfect for fishing around pads etc.
I know you only want 12ft suggestions, but the 11ft 2.5 tc Baby Ballistas would do everything you're asking for and more.
I had mine built with slightly shorter handles and eight guides, I'd say they are the ultimate smaller water rods and absolutely perfect for fishing around pads etc.
In reply to Post #27
Funnily enough, I was in the Tackle Box the other day too, and saw those Armalites and was very tempted to buy them (if I didn't already have 7 sets of carp rods, I probably would have done!) - good deal for someone, they looked as good as new to me.
I've got a pair of 12' 2.5tc Ballistas - shame they don't make them anymore as they would be perfect.
Funnily enough, I was in the Tackle Box the other day too, and saw those Armalites and was very tempted to buy them (if I didn't already have 7 sets of carp rods, I probably would have done!) - good deal for someone, they looked as good as new to me.
I've got a pair of 12' 2.5tc Ballistas - shame they don't make them anymore as they would be perfect.