In reply to Post #28
I have the same mk1 powermesh in 11ft 2.25. Fantastic small water rods.
Mine are a little scabby too but that's how I like them 😜
I have the same mk1 powermesh in 11ft 2.25. Fantastic small water rods.
Mine are a little scabby too but that's how I like them 😜
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i recall seeing that some branding did a "Stepped up" was that just a faster action for better casting without it being a broom handle
i recall seeing that some branding did a "Stepped up" was that just a faster action for better casting without it being a broom handle
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Still use my 20yrs+ Greys Powerplay that have recently been treated to some new cork handles by Bob at Fosters . . .brilliant propa through action rods for both floater fishing and stalking . . .unless they break I've no intention of ever 'upgrading' . . .
Still use my 20yrs+ Greys Powerplay that have recently been treated to some new cork handles by Bob at Fosters . . .brilliant propa through action rods for both floater fishing and stalking . . .unless they break I've no intention of ever 'upgrading' . . .
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I've got the original Infinity MT, love the blanks but the fittings are 🤮
I've got the original Infinity MT, love the blanks but the fittings are 🤮
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12' 2lb TC Tri-casts built by Bob Morris in 1989
11' 1 1/4lb Fibatube built by Bob in 1997
Either will land any carp that I will hook in the U.K. Whether I can cast to them is another matter!
12' 2lb TC Tri-casts built by Bob Morris in 1989
11' 1 1/4lb Fibatube built by Bob in 1997
Either will land any carp that I will hook in the U.K. Whether I can cast to them is another matter!
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Dictator Z's
Dictator Z's
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Harrison Ballista 3.5lb 12'6" ER. I was still using these rods until 18 months ago, had them re rung, still have them. Still thinking about a new set in lower TC...hmm.
Greys FX4, probably nearing 15 years ago, don't think I could compress them now, good rod for distance work, I did sell these, should have kept them but hey ho!
Harrison Ballista 3.5lb 12'6" ER. I was still using these rods until 18 months ago, had them re rung, still have them. Still thinking about a new set in lower TC...hmm.
Greys FX4, probably nearing 15 years ago, don't think I could compress them now, good rod for distance work, I did sell these, should have kept them but hey ho!
I've got three 11' 2.25lb Tricasts. Going to be the grandsons first rods soon
Still got a pair of 1981 Simpson's KM1s - 11ft 2 1/4 with conospin reel fittings. They still see the light of day as an occasional 4th rod. Still a pleasure to fish with.
Not as old as other but still regularly use my Mk1 ESP Hearns in 2.9 and 3.25 which i bought when they were released in 2000, i just love the playing action in them whether it be a carp or tench.
Ive just bough some Freespirit E class gold's as i plan to fish a bigger water this winter.
Ive just bough some Freespirit E class gold's as i plan to fish a bigger water this winter.
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12' 2lb TC Tri-casts built by Bob Morris in 1989
Funnily enough, I have recently been stripping down a pair of Tri-Cast 12' 2lb Ultralight blanks, ready for re-building, that I bought from Bob Morris in 1984, shortly after he opened his shop in South Darenth. Lovely light weight blanks, proper players rods, if somewhat lacking a bit of backbone, compared to today's broomstick offerings.
Also have some 12' 2.5lb Harrison Ballistas, which I have had for 25+ years, which will follow me to the grave - beautiful fish playing rods.
My go to rods are Free Spirit ES though, had them nearly 20 years (so almost bordering on old skool now in some ways) - just the right balance between fish playing & essential casting requirements.
And not forgetting a pair of Bruce Ashby built, Conoflex 11' 2lb carbon rods from about 1980, with conospin handles & green Fugi rings, again lovely fish players with Cardinals 55's clamped to them - I love to use them just for the looks I get from all the youths of today
12' 2lb TC Tri-casts built by Bob Morris in 1989
Funnily enough, I have recently been stripping down a pair of Tri-Cast 12' 2lb Ultralight blanks, ready for re-building, that I bought from Bob Morris in 1984, shortly after he opened his shop in South Darenth. Lovely light weight blanks, proper players rods, if somewhat lacking a bit of backbone, compared to today's broomstick offerings.
Also have some 12' 2.5lb Harrison Ballistas, which I have had for 25+ years, which will follow me to the grave - beautiful fish playing rods.
My go to rods are Free Spirit ES though, had them nearly 20 years (so almost bordering on old skool now in some ways) - just the right balance between fish playing & essential casting requirements.
And not forgetting a pair of Bruce Ashby built, Conoflex 11' 2lb carbon rods from about 1980, with conospin handles & green Fugi rings, again lovely fish players with Cardinals 55's clamped to them - I love to use them just for the looks I get from all the youths of today
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I still use my old KM1's - 'would never part with them.
I still use my old KM1's - 'would never part with them.
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Have to say my late 80's 2.5lb Tricasts are lovely rods but have softened up a lot. used to be proper casting rods back in the day.
Still use my ballistas from mid 1990's. mate uses his NW's alot still, although mainly on the river.
Have to say my late 80's 2.5lb Tricasts are lovely rods but have softened up a lot. used to be proper casting rods back in the day.
Still use my ballistas from mid 1990's. mate uses his NW's alot still, although mainly on the river.
Been using a 3pc 9' sealey split cane and a pin. Needs rebuilding badly but still going, you know you've hooked a fish because the heavy tip becomes like a bloody lead weight tied to wet spaghetti 
I love carping with what many would call 'light' rod; 1.5lb-2.25lb test.
One of the most delightful rods that I still use on the right venue, is built on an eleven foot 1.75lb test Sportex blank built for me by Going Bros back in 1982. The rod weighs less than six ounces and even when matched with a tiny fixed spool reel the overall weight is only just over a pound. You can image the feel of a decent sized carp on such delicate tackle. They were rebuilt by Bob Jones of Savay fame in 1990, and I adore playing fish on them. Unfortunately, so too does the missus, which means that when we fish together she commandeers them.
One of the most delightful rods that I still use on the right venue, is built on an eleven foot 1.75lb test Sportex blank built for me by Going Bros back in 1982. The rod weighs less than six ounces and even when matched with a tiny fixed spool reel the overall weight is only just over a pound. You can image the feel of a decent sized carp on such delicate tackle. They were rebuilt by Bob Jones of Savay fame in 1990, and I adore playing fish on them. Unfortunately, so too does the missus, which means that when we fish together she commandeers them.