So many brands in fishing these days I won't touch because of the marketing and brand image... OMC being top of the tree ! Closely followed by ridge****ey , Nash and thinking anglers. Perhaps I'm just old and miserable or not the marketed audience being an old miserable git.
In reply to Post #13
If the fish are at 160m it seems pretty obvious that it would be an advantage to have a rod that can put a bait that far.
Why are you that bothered about the rods that other people fish with?!
If the fish are at 160m it seems pretty obvious that it would be an advantage to have a rod that can put a bait that far.
Why are you that bothered about the rods that other people fish with?!
In reply to Post #5
3k is Just on the factory built harrison trebs, torrix and aviators both have 1k. Basically making the point that he's saying oh these rods have the same components as top end rods and they just don't
Bet you can find a better build for the same money as these
3k is Just on the factory built harrison trebs, torrix and aviators both have 1k. Basically making the point that he's saying oh these rods have the same components as top end rods and they just don't
Bet you can find a better build for the same money as these
Looks like OMC are competing with NGT these days - unsure if it was the twig but something happened and they now seem to get a Far East brochure and order away.
For me he's actually done more to build the Korda brand since he's left, proving that ‘not just anyone' can build a brand.
For me he's actually done more to build the Korda brand since he's left, proving that ‘not just anyone' can build a brand.
In reply to Post #17
I always had to laugh when I saw DF using his 3.75-pound Daiwa rod thinking it couldn't be done with a 3lb rod, It's a shame that so many people have followed that ridiculous high LB hype
If only they knew how to reel in a carp properly, but unfortunately you see more and more damaged mouths, and when you look at their equipment you see that almost all of them use rods with an unnecessarily high LB value...
People who describe a 4lb rod as a Carp rod (not Marker/spot rod) for between 100-160 yards like Ali are just idiots.
I always had to laugh when I saw DF using his 3.75-pound Daiwa rod thinking it couldn't be done with a 3lb rod, It's a shame that so many people have followed that ridiculous high LB hype
If only they knew how to reel in a carp properly, but unfortunately you see more and more damaged mouths, and when you look at their equipment you see that almost all of them use rods with an unnecessarily high LB value...
People who describe a 4lb rod as a Carp rod (not Marker/spot rod) for between 100-160 yards like Ali are just idiots.
In reply to Post #20
I fish loads of places where Boats are banned (rightly so) and you need to be fishing at range.
If you don't use 4lb TC and 4 ounce leads you won't reach and you won't catch.
I fish loads of places where Boats are banned (rightly so) and you need to be fishing at range.
If you don't use 4lb TC and 4 ounce leads you won't reach and you won't catch.
In reply to Post #20
Not sure the test curve has anything to do with mouth damage. Thats down to the user of the rods.
Not sure the test curve has anything to do with mouth damage. Thats down to the user of the rods.
In reply to Post #20
Do you understand why somebody might need to use a rod with a higher TC than 3lb?
Do you understand why somebody might need to use a rod with a higher TC than 3lb?
In reply to Post #23
No, because it wasn't necessary in the past . we have done this distances with max 3 lbs1/2-3.5 LB rods for many years, the 4Lb is just marketing with a lot of sheeps.
No, because it wasn't necessary in the past . we have done this distances with max 3 lbs1/2-3.5 LB rods for many years, the 4Lb is just marketing with a lot of sheeps.
In reply to Post #24
We used to put little leads in pva bags
We used to put little leads in pva bags
In reply to Post #24
And you have never fished a lake where the fish fed out of casting range of an old 3.5lb rod?
I don't think anyone would argue that it's nicer to land a fish on a bendy 3lb rod. That's not the question.
And you have never fished a lake where the fish fed out of casting range of an old 3.5lb rod?
I don't think anyone would argue that it's nicer to land a fish on a bendy 3lb rod. That's not the question.
In reply to Post #24
Stiffer rods cast further. Simple fact. If you don't like 4lb rods its fairplay lad. But let's not imply that everyone with a different opinion is an idiot or a sheep. I'm sure I dont have to tell you how that makes you look
Stiffer rods cast further. Simple fact. If you don't like 4lb rods its fairplay lad. But let's not imply that everyone with a different opinion is an idiot or a sheep. I'm sure I dont have to tell you how that makes you look
In reply to Post #26
I already mentioned earlier in this thread that I achieved 140 yards with PVA using a 3½ lb rod (Phantom Tribune) in my younger days, my uncle was a beast who even achieved 170 yards with it.
If people think that in 2025 they will suddenly need a 4 lb rod for these distances then i have a good laugh at the people that fall for the marketing machine behind it.
I already mentioned earlier in this thread that I achieved 140 yards with PVA using a 3½ lb rod (Phantom Tribune) in my younger days, my uncle was a beast who even achieved 170 yards with it.
If people think that in 2025 they will suddenly need a 4 lb rod for these distances then i have a good laugh at the people that fall for the marketing machine behind it.
In reply to Post #28
Wouldn't it be easier to achieve those distances with a higher TC? - not a pop, it's a genuine question. It's been easier IME.
I don't like to use heavy TC's as I liken it to wearing a rubber whilst on the job, however, I can totally understand why people would want to use one though..
Wouldn't it be easier to achieve those distances with a higher TC? - not a pop, it's a genuine question. It's been easier IME.
I don't like to use heavy TC's as I liken it to wearing a rubber whilst on the job, however, I can totally understand why people would want to use one though..
In reply to Post #24
The heavier TC rod and weight (balanced) the easier it is to cast further - fact.
The heavier TC rod and weight (balanced) the easier it is to cast further - fact.