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10 or 11ft small water rods recommendation (67 posts / 13,720 views)
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #31 3 May 2020 19:44
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Yep TF Gear 10ft compact commercial 2.5lb cracking rods for the money joy to use I have 3 of them myself. Seems like TF Gear have now discontinued them looking at their website.
Baitman Baitman
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Post #32 3 May 2020 20:12
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I have been championing these rods for ages. TFG 10ft compact carp 2.5lb.

Such a joy to see them fold over when a big fish surges away in the margins and you have a little smile to yourself knowing your hookhold is as safe as can be

£30 delivered from fishtec.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TF-Gear-Compact-Commercial-10-2-5lb-Carp-Rods-RRP-A-E-A-a-A-a-A-A-79-99-/121421344612
Superterrorizer Superterrorizer
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Post #33 3 May 2020 20:21
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carpy09 carpy09
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Post #34 3 May 2020 20:26
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Good to know they are still available then couldn't see them under the carp rod section
g4fne g4fne
Posts: 15,110
Post #35 3 May 2020 20:35
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yep, yours and Carra (?) posts are what helped with the decision
SHimmer45 SHimmer45
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Post #36 3 May 2020 22:51
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having brought some 90's spec Daiwa Powermesh 2.25lb 11ft a decent low TC blank is soo enjoyable
shame not more mainstream
zmitchell zmitchell
Posts: 148
Post #37 4 May 2020 10:45
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What reels have you paired them with mate?
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #38 4 May 2020 10:49
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Daiwa GS4000 pair up great with them that's what I have have on mine
g4fne g4fne
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Post #39 4 May 2020 18:55
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8000 baitrunners will be on mine
DarthMullet
Posts: 321
Post #40 4 May 2020 20:54
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How would you fancy these with an angry mid-30 on the end? Under-gunned, or capable..?
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #41 4 May 2020 22:07
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Very capable rods
Enzyme
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Post #42 4 May 2020 22:58
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Don't worry about short rods, worry more about a soft action and fairly low test curve - barbel rods are your kiddy
Baitman Baitman
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Post #43 5 May 2020 01:48
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Shimano xte 10,000 superbaitrunners, and some sexy single handles from felindre
Baitman Baitman
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Post #44 5 May 2020 01:54
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Capable.
They feel forgiving but the middle and into the butt section has some steel so they never feels floppy.
Im only casting 2-3oz leads and small mesh bags, occasionally lobbing solid bags but can't do a serious cast with large solids.
I usually fish 5-50 yards but can manage about 75yds, and this is with 15lb mino, so 12lb would help a bit if needed.
Matty5959
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Post #45 5 May 2020 09:19
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They sound great - I'm currently specc'ing an 11ft soft rod set up (have had 10ft GT4 and ci4 5500s in the past which were great, but I sold them them to buy long range kit).

Do you happen to know which single handles are the ones that fit the Super Baitrunners please? I was wondering if the ones from the medium baitrunner XTA might fit?

Either that or go for the new Aero baitrunner X 8000s.... decisions, decisions!
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