In reply to Post #1
My 1st thoughts in order were Accurix then Ballista, both lovely playing rods.
As mentioned I wouldn't overlook lower tc rods inc Barbel rods.
I have some 2.5lb Torrix which have a lovely playing action.
Another option and well within your price range, Greys Stalker Rod. I have the 2.75lb, lovely soft action, to me anyway. I've cast a decent distance with heavy controllers.
My 1st thoughts in order were Accurix then Ballista, both lovely playing rods.
As mentioned I wouldn't overlook lower tc rods inc Barbel rods.
I have some 2.5lb Torrix which have a lovely playing action.
Another option and well within your price range, Greys Stalker Rod. I have the 2.75lb, lovely soft action, to me anyway. I've cast a decent distance with heavy controllers.
In reply to Post #31
Accurix may be well out of his price range at almost £400 a pop factory build
Accurix may be well out of his price range at almost £400 a pop factory build
In reply to Post #32
I took that forgranted as it had already been mentioned about looking second hand for those types of rod, it was more a comment on my opinion as a players rod confirming others thoughts
EDIT, as mentioned on another thread the Accurix are/were on offer at Johnson Ross, there are still 2 of the 3lb @ £262 each, but that's out of price range, but someone else may be interested....wish I'd of been able to justify a set.
I took that forgranted as it had already been mentioned about looking second hand for those types of rod, it was more a comment on my opinion as a players rod confirming others thoughts
EDIT, as mentioned on another thread the Accurix are/were on offer at Johnson Ross, there are still 2 of the 3lb @ £262 each, but that's out of price range, but someone else may be interested....wish I'd of been able to justify a set.
In reply to Post #33
Yeah lovely rods you dont see many second hand accurix , with the price of blanks goung up again more people will be looking at used i think .
Yeah lovely rods you dont see many second hand accurix , with the price of blanks goung up again more people will be looking at used i think .
In reply to Post #34
Must admit I did a double take at the £400...good god
Where will it stop, Steves pension pot a bit low
(Joke)
Must admit I did a double take at the £400...good god
Where will it stop, Steves pension pot a bit low
(Joke)
In reply to Post #2
Do these have the same action as the Wychwood Extricator MLT 10ft ???
Do these have the same action as the Wychwood Extricator MLT 10ft ???
In reply to Post #6
Yeah, looking at your suggestions, I think I'm probably going to have to go for second hand ...
Yeah, looking at your suggestions, I think I'm probably going to have to go for second hand ...
In reply to Post #23
Probably about £150 for each rod and I need 3, but will probably go for second hand ...
Probably about £150 for each rod and I need 3, but will probably go for second hand ...
In reply to Post #36
i originally owned a set of the MLT's and found them as stiff as a broom. The new extricator plus rods bend but have enough grunt to stop fish from running into snags. What i also love about them is the crisp casting action, not floppy or loose, but a decent punch if that makes sense.
i originally owned a set of the MLT's and found them as stiff as a broom. The new extricator plus rods bend but have enough grunt to stop fish from running into snags. What i also love about them is the crisp casting action, not floppy or loose, but a decent punch if that makes sense.
In reply to Post #37
Look what's just turned up on eBay!
Set of 3 Freespirit ES, postage offered, accepts offers and already very fairly priced
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186084581283?hash=item2b53815fa3%3Ag%3AvQwAAOSwdZ5ksnZx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4CZhDTA%2BW1JuwTUkKUHgWOqdosLf%2FSTfxvPKLfBc6pSYTulQLG9Nrp4o69kBRkQnKB2BBaZpmpsFLSfocrGEZPubViJ5ikKYLe1zWwwXJyW13c2UckQjmOGvtu2%2F4diFZLedYwRRth6NZ1fL16%2B4KsNERwy2NYUQw9qkXGKATa4nkwT%2FKLxUdsjk5zZGUGqnemfTwQv74%2FDUJ857LfUxSTmaZSCK3bluYIpPku5uSeej6X6E0j2FikkWXRFoNLgzbXHxZ5jBuJC0NK40kfXpOzOPu6VCir2iQ2O4cJJjIXoj%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5K43azkYg&LH_ItemCondition=3000
Look what's just turned up on eBay!
Set of 3 Freespirit ES, postage offered, accepts offers and already very fairly priced
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186084581283?hash=item2b53815fa3%3Ag%3AvQwAAOSwdZ5ksnZx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4CZhDTA%2BW1JuwTUkKUHgWOqdosLf%2FSTfxvPKLfBc6pSYTulQLG9Nrp4o69kBRkQnKB2BBaZpmpsFLSfocrGEZPubViJ5ikKYLe1zWwwXJyW13c2UckQjmOGvtu2%2F4diFZLedYwRRth6NZ1fL16%2B4KsNERwy2NYUQw9qkXGKATa4nkwT%2FKLxUdsjk5zZGUGqnemfTwQv74%2FDUJ857LfUxSTmaZSCK3bluYIpPku5uSeej6X6E0j2FikkWXRFoNLgzbXHxZ5jBuJC0NK40kfXpOzOPu6VCir2iQ2O4cJJjIXoj%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5K43azkYg&LH_ItemCondition=3000
In reply to Post #40
I was just looking at those, but not many pictures showing the condition ...
I was just looking at those, but not many pictures showing the condition ...
In reply to Post #40
Would,nt touch them awful photos and terrible description .And he has,nt sent the last 3 items sold !!
Would,nt touch them awful photos and terrible description .And he has,nt sent the last 3 items sold !!
In reply to Post #41
Actually, the seller doesn't have the best feedback.... Sorry, I hadn't noticed that this morning.
Maybe avoid unless you can see them first.
Actually, the seller doesn't have the best feedback.... Sorry, I hadn't noticed that this morning.
Maybe avoid unless you can see them first.
In reply to Post #42
ah, ok - what is the cheapest option available for a baby ballista. I'm not interested in being flash or trendy, I just want a decent through action rod that will land small carp and large carp, and last as long as possible.
ah, ok - what is the cheapest option available for a baby ballista. I'm not interested in being flash or trendy, I just want a decent through action rod that will land small carp and large carp, and last as long as possible.
A bit outside your parameters at 12' 9” but an ESP Vertex Distance will fit the bill perfectly otherwise. Don't get hung up by the distance description, yes they lob a lead a fair range in the right hands but have a beautiful through action. They have an ultra slim blank and in the 2.75 to 3.25 are really good all rounders. A lovely looking rod and come up used at bargain basement prices. I've said it many times on here but probably the most underrated rod out there 👍
I've got 3 sets in different TC's and wouldn't part with any of them.
I've got 3 sets in different TC's and wouldn't part with any of them.