In reply to Post #10
Paul I seem to remember you wishing Drennan would launch some retractable in lower test curves. I think ESP have answered your call Have you seen the new range.
They have indeed
.... Great to see a 2.5lb and a 2.75lb added to the range in 4k version. If i need another set of 10ft retractables these will be what i get
Paul I seem to remember you wishing Drennan would launch some retractable in lower test curves. I think ESP have answered your call Have you seen the new range.
They have indeed
.... Great to see a 2.5lb and a 2.75lb added to the range in 4k version. If i need another set of 10ft retractables these will be what i get
In reply to Post #15
Thanks Vossy, will check them out
Thanks Vossy, will check them out
In reply to Post #14
I hadn't thought about a bit of fluoro as a leader makes sense.
I've got 150m of 8lb braid which I'm planning on loading on a Sonik 4k specialist reel for starters
I've bought the smallest paddle tails I could find, so just a rod to sort and forceps (again thanks I would never have thought of that!), then I can practice a little around the Camber in Portsmouth before my hols in the summer
I hadn't thought about a bit of fluoro as a leader makes sense.
I've got 150m of 8lb braid which I'm planning on loading on a Sonik 4k specialist reel for starters
I've bought the smallest paddle tails I could find, so just a rod to sort and forceps (again thanks I would never have thought of that!), then I can practice a little around the Camber in Portsmouth before my hols in the summer
In reply to Post #1
This is what I use, coupled with a Nash BP4 reel.
Works perfectly and fits in a suitcase no problem.
LINKY POO™ https://fishdeal.co.uk/t/spinning-rods/shimano-stc-mini-tele-spinning-travel-rod-18062019?v=151280&bg_source=ga&bg_campaign=21089368798&bg_kw=-mi-117223143-pi-151280-ppi-&bg_source_id=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21086169791&gbraid=0AAAAAD4AJp_vRL6w674phW7elpwe_N6Ll&gclid=CjwKCAjwtvvPBhBuEiwAPMijr21NvIJApIY2Y1_FT5XYXZIsSL-MclApk-OFtQl6xxucAeqx9GgY3BoC3MYQAvD_BwE
This is what I use, coupled with a Nash BP4 reel.
Works perfectly and fits in a suitcase no problem.
LINKY POO™ https://fishdeal.co.uk/t/spinning-rods/shimano-stc-mini-tele-spinning-travel-rod-18062019?v=151280&bg_source=ga&bg_campaign=21089368798&bg_kw=-mi-117223143-pi-151280-ppi-&bg_source_id=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21086169791&gbraid=0AAAAAD4AJp_vRL6w674phW7elpwe_N6Ll&gclid=CjwKCAjwtvvPBhBuEiwAPMijr21NvIJApIY2Y1_FT5XYXZIsSL-MclApk-OFtQl6xxucAeqx9GgY3BoC3MYQAvD_BwE
In reply to Post #18
Using a fluoro leader gives you a little more scope on the braid lb age, having loads of different strains is great, but not when spare spools cost a bit...lol.
I use a 2500 Stradic for LRF with 12lb spider wire, fluoro leader/hooklink will depend on what I'm going after. I usually take a few different small spools of Supplex, start of higher and if no joy go lower in BS. I use a 4000 reel for heavier braids.
Think those paddle tails are about 30mm..maybe a little more
Using a fluoro leader gives you a little more scope on the braid lb age, having loads of different strains is great, but not when spare spools cost a bit...lol.
I use a 2500 Stradic for LRF with 12lb spider wire, fluoro leader/hooklink will depend on what I'm going after. I usually take a few different small spools of Supplex, start of higher and if no joy go lower in BS. I use a 4000 reel for heavier braids.
Think those paddle tails are about 30mm..maybe a little more
In reply to Post #1
Look on Sonik sports website under the specialist rod section they do lighter test curve rods in their extractor range
Look on Sonik sports website under the specialist rod section they do lighter test curve rods in their extractor range
In reply to Post #20
I'm using a stradic 4000, cracking little reel, once I got used to the no backwind facility ffs. Didn't know that when I bought it
I'm using a stradic 4000, cracking little reel, once I got used to the no backwind facility ffs. Didn't know that when I bought it
In reply to Post #18
I would check the weights in the paddle tails, if they are 5 grams you will probably want a lighter rod if that's all your fishing. I fish a very of lures, some up to 30-40 grams for distance from the rocks etc.
I would check the weights in the paddle tails, if they are 5 grams you will probably want a lighter rod if that's all your fishing. I fish a very of lures, some up to 30-40 grams for distance from the rocks etc.
In reply to Post #22
Glad I'm not alone, wierd isn't it, so much for line twist, obv Shimano excluded
Glad I'm not alone, wierd isn't it, so much for line twist, obv Shimano excluded
In reply to Post #24
I still don't get it, they are a pretty expensive reel too, I like the option of back winding, ah well, drags r us
I still don't get it, they are a pretty expensive reel too, I like the option of back winding, ah well, drags r us
In reply to Post #25
And when you do go to backwind after forgetting, you unscrew the handle
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And when you do go to backwind after forgetting, you unscrew the handle
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In reply to Post #23
They're 7gm with size 4 hooks.in them. This is the rod I think I've settled on - Shimano STC AX Spinning Mini Tele Travel Rod 1.80m (7-21g)
just waiting to see if one pops up on the bay S/h before buying new
They're 7gm with size 4 hooks.in them. This is the rod I think I've settled on - Shimano STC AX Spinning Mini Tele Travel Rod 1.80m (7-21g)
just waiting to see if one pops up on the bay S/h before buying new