Looking for a mid price point 10 foot set of rods; need to be custom built, so either FS or Harrison, budget £300 ish per rod. Short list are S Class 3lb and Torrix in the same; any experience of and views on these pls, or any alternatives? Smallish waters, up to 80 yds but mostly closer, need some backbone but prefer progressive/through action. No interest or need for retractables. Thank you
In reply to Post #31
If you watch the new carpoligy video mate they do a 10ft retractable rod review. Ive a set if the sonik insurants and they come out with great reviews. Ive the 10ft 3.5lb tc and they would easily do the 80yards your talking about. Can get some decent deals on ebay, will pick 3 up for £208 delivered.
If you watch the new carpoligy video mate they do a 10ft retractable rod review. Ive a set if the sonik insurants and they come out with great reviews. Ive the 10ft 3.5lb tc and they would easily do the 80yards your talking about. Can get some decent deals on ebay, will pick 3 up for £208 delivered.
In reply to Post #32
Don't think he's looking for retractable rods.
Don't think he's looking for retractable rods.
In reply to Post #31
I have torrix 10ft cork custom build in rare 3llb tc quality rods you should be able to get them built for around £300 per rod I recommend mark tunley give him a ring as said the sonik insurgent come tops in the test mad deals on eBay on them £70 each
I have used them and for the price you can't go wrong tbh I used them as a leave in boot going light rod
I have torrix 10ft cork custom build in rare 3llb tc quality rods you should be able to get them built for around £300 per rod I recommend mark tunley give him a ring as said the sonik insurgent come tops in the test mad deals on eBay on them £70 each
I have used them and for the price you can't go wrong tbh I used them as a leave in boot going light rod
In reply to Post #31
Lots to choose from .I really only know the Harrisons range but this is what there is.
Torrix 10ft 2.5 t c, 2.75 t.c, 3.tc, 3.25 t.c
Aviator 10ft 2.75 t.c, 3.25 t.c
Ballista 10ft 2.75 t.c
The distances you are fishing any one of those will suffice but the higher tcs i find are not great fishing rods. I use and have used the ballista 10ft for some years and had carp to 41lb and pike to 31lb on them with no problem whatsoever and felt every lunge and run on them and its a great feeling feeling that blank bend .
Lots to choose from .I really only know the Harrisons range but this is what there is.
Torrix 10ft 2.5 t c, 2.75 t.c, 3.tc, 3.25 t.c
Aviator 10ft 2.75 t.c, 3.25 t.c
Ballista 10ft 2.75 t.c
The distances you are fishing any one of those will suffice but the higher tcs i find are not great fishing rods. I use and have used the ballista 10ft for some years and had carp to 41lb and pike to 31lb on them with no problem whatsoever and felt every lunge and run on them and its a great feeling feeling that blank bend .
I have a set of 10ft 3lb fox horizon x, not to be mistaken with the inferior blank of the horizon x1 x2 x3 etc. the fox horizon x is a lovely pencil thin blank that is a joy to use
In reply to Post #35
I take it you are a rod builder what's your opinion on my 10ft torrix 3llb tc please reason I am asking I am only using them as my main rods fishing mainly small to medium waters
I take it you are a rod builder what's your opinion on my 10ft torrix 3llb tc please reason I am asking I am only using them as my main rods fishing mainly small to medium waters
In reply to Post #37
Opinion in what sense ?
Opinion in what sense ?
In reply to Post #38
You said higher tc are not great fishing rods are My 3 tc included in that or did you mean the 3.25tc I would appreciate your opinion
You said higher tc are not great fishing rods are My 3 tc included in that or did you mean the 3.25tc I would appreciate your opinion
In reply to Post #39
I was talking about the 3.25 tc but to be honest i much prefer the ballista stalker to the torrix , just my personal opinion .Thousands of torrix have been sold so lots like them but i dont know why people buy 3.25 rods and above with stupidly big guides to fish small venues.
I was talking about the 3.25 tc but to be honest i much prefer the ballista stalker to the torrix , just my personal opinion .Thousands of torrix have been sold so lots like them but i dont know why people buy 3.25 rods and above with stupidly big guides to fish small venues.
In reply to Post #40
Thanks I think It's all about fashion 50 ml rings high tcs I think people go for 3.25 to replace there 12fts because as you probably know once you have used 10fts for a while a 12ft feels so big and awkward I know a few people that have sold there 12fts for that reason
Thanks I think It's all about fashion 50 ml rings high tcs I think people go for 3.25 to replace there 12fts because as you probably know once you have used 10fts for a while a 12ft feels so big and awkward I know a few people that have sold there 12fts for that reason
In reply to Post #41
When i started fishing for carp in the 70s 10ft rods where the norm .
When i started fishing for carp in the 70s 10ft rods where the norm .
In reply to Post #42
Yes I remember how things have changed on the bus going to the green shield stamps shop to get tackle lol thanks for feedback
Yes I remember how things have changed on the bus going to the green shield stamps shop to get tackle lol thanks for feedback
In reply to Post #43
Ha green shield stamps . Every aspect of tackle has changed for the better i may add ,
Ha green shield stamps . Every aspect of tackle has changed for the better i may add ,
I was in the same boat as you mate but decided to get a little more and now have ordered a set of 3 custom Harrison aviators 10ft 3.25 I paid £375 for each I was happy with that tbh seeing I was quoted about £350 for the torrix each