In reply to Post #30
I know Kev builds on Freespirit too,a factory built £750 Freespirit rod or custom build is a no brainer imo.I can't keep saying it enough but their customer service is probably the worst in the whole of the fishing industry
I know Kev builds on Freespirit too,a factory built £750 Freespirit rod or custom build is a no brainer imo.I can't keep saying it enough but their customer service is probably the worst in the whole of the fishing industry
In reply to Post #31
I've owned and still own their rods and never needed to use customer service, always buy through Johnson Ross or tackle box. The rod I will be selling are Johnson Ross build and are superb but I'm no longer fish waters that require distance rods but I have just bought Hi'S barbells as I love the blanks.
I've owned and still own their rods and never needed to use customer service, always buy through Johnson Ross or tackle box. The rod I will be selling are Johnson Ross build and are superb but I'm no longer fish waters that require distance rods but I have just bought Hi'S barbells as I love the blanks.
In reply to Post #32
Quick Change of subject What's your opinion on the cadence barbel rods
Quick Change of subject What's your opinion on the cadence barbel rods
In reply to Post #33
There supposed to be very good, i just think they look a bit crap.
There supposed to be very good, i just think they look a bit crap.
In reply to Post #34
Agree - they're 'Des Taylor' brown . . .Torrix in 1.75-2.25 make a good barbel rod!
Agree - they're 'Des Taylor' brown . . .Torrix in 1.75-2.25 make a good barbel rod!
In reply to Post #35
Had 2lb TC torrix custom built by snaggs many years ago and still rate them but for big river/flood water the 13ft Hi'S heavy water are the best I've found. Thanks to member doin a brew for advice on these.
Had 2lb TC torrix custom built by snaggs many years ago and still rate them but for big river/flood water the 13ft Hi'S heavy water are the best I've found. Thanks to member doin a brew for advice on these.
In reply to Post #33
i bought the 1.5, not used in anger yet, but felt ok. i feel that the finish could be better for the money, i.e the bottom handle section looks pony.
i bought the 1.5, not used in anger yet, but felt ok. i feel that the finish could be better for the money, i.e the bottom handle section looks pony.
In reply to Post #36
Have a pair of Custom 2.25 Torrix barbel rods and they're arguably my fav rods period - really versatile and great 'all rounders' . . .fancy some Hi S Heavy water but dont do enough Trent bashing to justify so using Korum 13' 2.75 Big Waters which are amazing value for the £
Have a pair of Custom 2.25 Torrix barbel rods and they're arguably my fav rods period - really versatile and great 'all rounders' . . .fancy some Hi S Heavy water but dont do enough Trent bashing to justify so using Korum 13' 2.75 Big Waters which are amazing value for the £
In reply to Post #38
I've got 1.75tc and 2.25 TC now but would love to catch a barbel on the fly .
I've got 1.75tc and 2.25 TC now but would love to catch a barbel on the fly .
In reply to Post #39
Didnt know they were catchable on a fly . . .interesting!
Didnt know they were catchable on a fly . . .interesting!
In reply to Post #39
I've only ever managed one on Roling Meat , was well chuffed.
I've only ever managed one on Roling Meat , was well chuffed.
In reply to Post #40
As bottom feeders they are catchable on a nymph fished on a sinking line.
As bottom feeders they are catchable on a nymph fished on a sinking line.
In reply to Post #39
If you try it use substantial gear, to land one quickly without causing too much stress.
I had one years ago, about 5lbs. I was trout fishing on the Swale near Catterick, wading up the tail of a pool I saw the barbel so thought why not try for one. I tied on a black bug and had a take first cast. It was landed no problem on a 3lb point, but stood holding it for ages to recover. It swam off strongly, but kept my eye on the dowstream shallows in case it bellied up.
If you try it use substantial gear, to land one quickly without causing too much stress.
I had one years ago, about 5lbs. I was trout fishing on the Swale near Catterick, wading up the tail of a pool I saw the barbel so thought why not try for one. I tied on a black bug and had a take first cast. It was landed no problem on a 3lb point, but stood holding it for ages to recover. It swam off strongly, but kept my eye on the dowstream shallows in case it bellied up.
In reply to Post #43
I've caught hundreds of barbel over the years so would be using my bass setup with minimum leader of 16lb flourocarbon. I've only ever ever met one fly angler that has caught barbel on the fly.
I've caught hundreds of barbel over the years so would be using my bass setup with minimum leader of 16lb flourocarbon. I've only ever ever met one fly angler that has caught barbel on the fly.
In reply to Post #1
looks like launched today. £85-110 depending on model. Nice price point, will be interesting to know what rod action is like.
looks like launched today. £85-110 depending on model. Nice price point, will be interesting to know what rod action is like.