In reply to Post #4
Hey mate,
You are right - I bought the Harrison one on ebay, and it is a thing of beauty and extremely accurate for range.
I wanted a stick for bigger baits, and was recommended Chukka, which is equally as brilliant I have to say, and Chris's customer support was superb, buy with confidence from Chris:
https://cjscustomrods.co.uk/product/chukka-throwing-stick/
Hey mate,
You are right - I bought the Harrison one on ebay, and it is a thing of beauty and extremely accurate for range.
I wanted a stick for bigger baits, and was recommended Chukka, which is equally as brilliant I have to say, and Chris's customer support was superb, buy with confidence from Chris:
https://cjscustomrods.co.uk/product/chukka-throwing-stick/
In reply to Post #1
Any recommendations
Tbh I don't think it's as simple as "what's the best throwing stick" anymore. Similar to rods, some are better for accuracy, some better for long range, short range etc etc.
If you just want a stick for all-round work, there are loads of cheapo carbon ones available. Even the plastic jobbies do a job. I can confirm the Harrison stick is the nuts (for accuracy), but I don't consider it great for range.
You need a long, curved, light stick for range. The old Frank Warwick/ACA stick was the best but they're like hens teeth now. Closest thing I've found is the Orient Bombus in 23 mm diameter, 1100 mm length. A real beast, although I wouldn't go near it for shorter range stuff.
There's a few available now that I've not tried... problem is they all advertise dia., but very few advertise length!
Any recommendations
Tbh I don't think it's as simple as "what's the best throwing stick" anymore. Similar to rods, some are better for accuracy, some better for long range, short range etc etc.
If you just want a stick for all-round work, there are loads of cheapo carbon ones available. Even the plastic jobbies do a job. I can confirm the Harrison stick is the nuts (for accuracy), but I don't consider it great for range.
You need a long, curved, light stick for range. The old Frank Warwick/ACA stick was the best but they're like hens teeth now. Closest thing I've found is the Orient Bombus in 23 mm diameter, 1100 mm length. A real beast, although I wouldn't go near it for shorter range stuff.
There's a few available now that I've not tried... problem is they all advertise dia., but very few advertise length!
In reply to Post #1
I know ill probably get slated for this but i have both sizes of carbon stick from Angling Direct and they are perfect. Light & accurate. The smaller one is under £20 at present.
I also have the NGT stick which is very similar & would happily buy them all again.
Ive used my mates Ridgemonkey one & found it far too heavy.
I know ill probably get slated for this but i have both sizes of carbon stick from Angling Direct and they are perfect. Light & accurate. The smaller one is under £20 at present.
I also have the NGT stick which is very similar & would happily buy them all again.
Ive used my mates Ridgemonkey one & found it far too heavy.
In reply to Post #18
Agree, the RM is pants... how they managed to get a carbon stick weighing more than plastic I have no idea.
Most of the cheap carbon jobbies (NGT, JRC etc) are all the same 22 mm stick from China with a different badge/grip on, although I see the AD jobbie is available in 25 and 30 mm. All much of a muchness... they do a job.
Agree, the RM is pants... how they managed to get a carbon stick weighing more than plastic I have no idea.
Most of the cheap carbon jobbies (NGT, JRC etc) are all the same 22 mm stick from China with a different badge/grip on, although I see the AD jobbie is available in 25 and 30 mm. All much of a muchness... they do a job.
In reply to Post #1
You wont go wrong with the Gardner Pro Carbon - light as a feather and brilliant bits of kit. Not cheap at around 80 quid.
You wont go wrong with the Gardner Pro Carbon - light as a feather and brilliant bits of kit. Not cheap at around 80 quid.