In reply to Post #15
Does the retractable section wear a lot quicker than the spigot on a rod?
Only thing I can think of if they can't guarantee this will hold after heavy use
Does the retractable section wear a lot quicker than the spigot on a rod?
Only thing I can think of if they can't guarantee this will hold after heavy use
In reply to Post #1
Ive had Scopes, Chilterns, Quickdraws and Pace Compacts.
By far the best rods were the scopes, worst was the pace compacts (bought and sold in the same weekend)
Ive had Scopes, Chilterns, Quickdraws and Pace Compacts.
By far the best rods were the scopes, worst was the pace compacts (bought and sold in the same weekend)
In reply to Post #18
Interesting because I'm of the opinion the blank on the scopes is the same as the Chiltern rod your just paying for a custom build.
See if he has replied to Kells message.
Interesting because I'm of the opinion the blank on the scopes is the same as the Chiltern rod your just paying for a custom build.
See if he has replied to Kells message.
In reply to Post #18
Scopes are the best rods i have owned. Just wish i could line the rings up first time and not spend hours looking at them and letting my OCD get the better of me!
Scopes are the best rods i have owned. Just wish i could line the rings up first time and not spend hours looking at them and letting my OCD get the better of me!
In reply to Post #16
Thanks for that Dale. I currently own a set of 3.1/4lb test ESP quickdraws. But was looking at some customable options. Your right lining up the eyes with your reel seat does take some getting used to. I'm constantly adjusting. You will never get it spot on. But in reality it's a small worry. Had my retractables over a year now. Not had any problems with wear on the spigots. Then I can't see any reason why you should have over say a 12ft.
I contacted Chiltern rods after I created this thread over the blanks they use. They replied saying the blanks were produced for them. They didn't say by whom.
Thanks for that Dale. I currently own a set of 3.1/4lb test ESP quickdraws. But was looking at some customable options. Your right lining up the eyes with your reel seat does take some getting used to. I'm constantly adjusting. You will never get it spot on. But in reality it's a small worry. Had my retractables over a year now. Not had any problems with wear on the spigots. Then I can't see any reason why you should have over say a 12ft.
I contacted Chiltern rods after I created this thread over the blanks they use. They replied saying the blanks were produced for them. They didn't say by whom.
In reply to Post #21
The 1k weave looks a mirror match to that of the scopes, but I know nothing about rod building so it could be a bog standard 1k weave haha
What rod storage are you using for the quickdraws? I've got the cult rod holdall but there's no bankstick storage. Looking at the quickdraw quiver ticks all the storage boxes but I don't fancy buying individual rod sleeves.
The 1k weave looks a mirror match to that of the scopes, but I know nothing about rod building so it could be a bog standard 1k weave haha
What rod storage are you using for the quickdraws? I've got the cult rod holdall but there's no bankstick storage. Looking at the quickdraw quiver ticks all the storage boxes but I don't fancy buying individual rod sleeves.
In reply to Post #22
Snap.. I use the Cult holdall myself. Carry my banksticks in me rucksack.
Snap.. I use the Cult holdall myself. Carry my banksticks in me rucksack.
In reply to Post #22
Or just a transfer pattern
Or just a transfer pattern
In reply to Post #19
it's definitely not the same blank.
it's definitely not the same blank.
What sort of price are a set of Chiltern custom compacts?
In reply to Post #26
Prices start at £475.00 per set of 3 or £525.00 with 50mm ringset
Prices start at £475.00 per set of 3 or £525.00 with 50mm ringset
In reply to Post #27
Thank you, that's a lot cheaper than i was expecting.
Thank you, that's a lot cheaper than i was expecting.
In reply to Post #16
I have used my Chiltern 3.5tc retractable in dense weed and had fish to just over 40lb on them with no problems at Etang Chantereine from both boat and bank.
Great rods IMHO.
I have used my Chiltern 3.5tc retractable in dense weed and had fish to just over 40lb on them with no problems at Etang Chantereine from both boat and bank.
Great rods IMHO.
I've had my chilterns a couple of seasons now, excellent communication throughout the build and photos sent to me through each process, the rods have been excellent with fish to 38lb, they have been my main set of rods for last couple of years and I own x2 sets of kev baines snipers so that tells you how much of a decent rod they are, I also had a net with same whipping as the rods, everything fits so compact in a sonik 10ft bag, they are not a Harrison or top end blank but what they are are a decent retractable rod at a good price, couldn't recommend them enough
In reply to Post #29
Nice good know they are capable, Looking forward to putting mine through their paces!
Nice good know they are capable, Looking forward to putting mine through their paces!