In reply to Post #15
I think the issue (perceived) is anything from Nash, Prologic, Greys, Trakker, JRC will eventually be sold for about a 1/3 of the price when a new range appears meaning a £200.00 is probably costing about £20 from the Chinese factory.
Freespirit- are maybe the only manufacturer that has managed to not produce blanks themselves but keep prices consistent. Century, Harrison etc provide the assurance that you are not going to see them in clearance bin in 12 months.
I think Nash occasionally stumble on some brilliant rods, and my original pursuits were lovely. Scopes I have used but like most one of my originals tip broke 2 inches from the top and I would never buy at full price again.
I think the issue (perceived) is anything from Nash, Prologic, Greys, Trakker, JRC will eventually be sold for about a 1/3 of the price when a new range appears meaning a £200.00 is probably costing about £20 from the Chinese factory.
Freespirit- are maybe the only manufacturer that has managed to not produce blanks themselves but keep prices consistent. Century, Harrison etc provide the assurance that you are not going to see them in clearance bin in 12 months.
I think Nash occasionally stumble on some brilliant rods, and my original pursuits were lovely. Scopes I have used but like most one of my originals tip broke 2 inches from the top and I would never buy at full price again.
In reply to Post #14
The rods you listed where made by daiwa Kevin nash name was used on them there is no doubt Nash has had some great ideas titan scopes ect that's is not in question its about price vs quality it is overpriced I remember Nash starting his gear was good he bought out the Nash brolly overwrap and storm sides that fitted to a wavelock brolly everyone had one but he didn't have much
Competition only rod Hutchinson
So there's no question he was a big trailblazer
The rods you listed where made by daiwa Kevin nash name was used on them there is no doubt Nash has had some great ideas titan scopes ect that's is not in question its about price vs quality it is overpriced I remember Nash starting his gear was good he bought out the Nash brolly overwrap and storm sides that fitted to a wavelock brolly everyone had one but he didn't have much
Competition only rod Hutchinson
So there's no question he was a big trailblazer
In reply to Post #17
Amorphous whiskers and infinity ld blanks were designed by a Japanese rod designer working for daiwa Nobuo Nodera.
Amorphous whiskers and infinity ld blanks were designed by a Japanese rod designer working for daiwa Nobuo Nodera.
In reply to Post #18
I'm glad I managed to pick up 3 scope rods with 50% off in the sales after xmas
I'm glad I managed to pick up 3 scope rods with 50% off in the sales after xmas
In reply to Post #19
50% off is probably what they are worth in reality. The black ops ones are ridiculously over priced.
50% off is probably what they are worth in reality. The black ops ones are ridiculously over priced.
In reply to Post #20
Totally agree
Totally agree
In reply to Post #15
You're right it's not ridiculous for a rod, but personally think there are far better rods out there for the price, I've had 10ft insurgents and aircurves, both cheaper and a much nicer action to them. I think the price for scopes is largely justified by trend and fashion.
You're right it's not ridiculous for a rod, but personally think there are far better rods out there for the price, I've had 10ft insurgents and aircurves, both cheaper and a much nicer action to them. I think the price for scopes is largely justified by trend and fashion.
In reply to Post #22
I also picked up 3 9ft scopes for £210 in the n/y sales used them today and very pleased with them , more than I can say about the scope holdall which is stupidly tight and fiddly to get the rods back in on the bank, I know a lot of people think the r9 transporter is like a coffin case but think I may get one
I also picked up 3 9ft scopes for £210 in the n/y sales used them today and very pleased with them , more than I can say about the scope holdall which is stupidly tight and fiddly to get the rods back in on the bank, I know a lot of people think the r9 transporter is like a coffin case but think I may get one
In reply to Post #23
If you want a rod holdall for your scopes look at cult tackle 3 rod bag that's a lot more spacious
If you want a rod holdall for your scopes look at cult tackle 3 rod bag that's a lot more spacious
Has anybody used the Korda Compac hold-all for retractable rods? With different handle lengths between the models I would assume they went for a fairly universal fit?
In reply to Post #25
I had a look at the colt holdall( thanks for the link) and width wise at the reel it seems almost as wide as the r9 coffin so just ordered one though AD as they have an offer on them I always use a barrow so not a problem
I had a look at the colt holdall( thanks for the link) and width wise at the reel it seems almost as wide as the r9 coffin so just ordered one though AD as they have an offer on them I always use a barrow so not a problem