In reply to Post #30
Wow 7 sets of rods I have 3 sets and often thought do I need 3 can't I make do with one lol often thought what amount people own
The fs es has the reputation of being the best out there
Wow 7 sets of rods I have 3 sets and often thought do I need 3 can't I make do with one lol often thought what amount people own
The fs es has the reputation of being the best out there
In reply to Post #31
Well, to be fair, I have 'only' ever owned 8 sets of rods in 40 years of carp fishing, so I just don't sell them when I get new ones (apart from my first glass North Western rods).
And FS ES are one of them as you mention them - nice rods as all rounders, but not as nice to play fish as Ballistas.
Well, to be fair, I have 'only' ever owned 8 sets of rods in 40 years of carp fishing, so I just don't sell them when I get new ones (apart from my first glass North Western rods).
And FS ES are one of them as you mention them - nice rods as all rounders, but not as nice to play fish as Ballistas.
In reply to Post #1
I have the Acurix in 2.75lb - absolutely love them. I did have Torrix's in 3.25 and I far prefer the Acurix
I have the Acurix in 2.75lb - absolutely love them. I did have Torrix's in 3.25 and I far prefer the Acurix
In reply to Post #32
Ya I also carp fished 40 years I had tricasts in 2llb tc and conaflex a step up from the 175 tc I was using lol as you know a 2.5 was a distance rod then
Ya I also carp fished 40 years I had tricasts in 2llb tc and conaflex a step up from the 175 tc I was using lol as you know a 2.5 was a distance rod then
In reply to Post #33
What kind of distance do you get with them and have you used them on weedy lakes, how did they cope?
What kind of distance do you get with them and have you used them on weedy lakes, how did they cope?
In reply to Post #35
I've got he 3lb Acurix had them out to 100yards and used them in heavy weed at Ashmead they coped with both very well although the 100 yards was a push and won't use them for that now.
I've got he 3lb Acurix had them out to 100yards and used them in heavy weed at Ashmead they coped with both very well although the 100 yards was a push and won't use them for that now.
In reply to Post #36
Thanks for that.
One thing I'm ok with is compromising on distance, It's never been my thing fishing at range unless it's a pub chuck 😂😂.
So as long as they cope with 60/70 yards then I'm golden. The weed thing is a rarity, but just good to know they can cope if I find myself in a spot.
Think I'm still really keen on 2.5 or 2.75 acurix tbh feeling like they could be Goldilocks for what I'm after
Thanks for that.
One thing I'm ok with is compromising on distance, It's never been my thing fishing at range unless it's a pub chuck 😂😂.
So as long as they cope with 60/70 yards then I'm golden. The weed thing is a rarity, but just good to know they can cope if I find myself in a spot.
Think I'm still really keen on 2.5 or 2.75 acurix tbh feeling like they could be Goldilocks for what I'm after
Sounds similar to my position when I was looking for a new rod.
I have the Acurix in 3lb TC.
I brought them as I wanted accuracy to improve in my short to medium range fishing. I rarely fished lakes that I needed to be hitting 100+ yards, however in recent seasons it has become more of a common thing for me, having done a couple of French trips (50+ acre lake) and fishing some larger day ticket waters here in the UK.
The rod has coped with these distances fine, albeit I probably only hit approx. 100 yards and not much further.
One thing I absolutely love with the rods is the playing action, it is fantastic, IMO, and this playing fish from 10lbs through to just under 60lbs.
It's a great all round rod, and would recommend to anyone dependant on their fishing situation of course.
I have the Acurix in 3lb TC.
I brought them as I wanted accuracy to improve in my short to medium range fishing. I rarely fished lakes that I needed to be hitting 100+ yards, however in recent seasons it has become more of a common thing for me, having done a couple of French trips (50+ acre lake) and fishing some larger day ticket waters here in the UK.
The rod has coped with these distances fine, albeit I probably only hit approx. 100 yards and not much further.
One thing I absolutely love with the rods is the playing action, it is fantastic, IMO, and this playing fish from 10lbs through to just under 60lbs.
It's a great all round rod, and would recommend to anyone dependant on their fishing situation of course.
In reply to Post #37
By the time you have decided the models will be obsolete . Ive bought houses quicker than this 🤣
By the time you have decided the models will be obsolete . Ive bought houses quicker than this 🤣
In reply to Post #39
Ahhha all the time I haven't bought is money saved
Ahhha all the time I haven't bought is money saved
The choice is unbelievable too, thought this was going to be a relatively simple task.
Been looking at 2.25tc 'floater' rods and found the Fox Horizon range which look very nice (for the money) from a 2.25 floater up to their X6 casting tools.
And then around again vs Century, Harrison, Free Spirit etc
But at least it's only my time I'm wasting (with help of a bunch of forum members) so no harm being done
Been looking at 2.25tc 'floater' rods and found the Fox Horizon range which look very nice (for the money) from a 2.25 floater up to their X6 casting tools.
And then around again vs Century, Harrison, Free Spirit etc
But at least it's only my time I'm wasting (with help of a bunch of forum members) so no harm being done
In reply to Post #41
I bet you are a bundle of fun in a restaurant fookin kitchen would be shut before you have chosen ! The amount of time its taking points me in the direction that are you sure you need them ? Comparing a fox rod these days to century or harrison is like well you just cant . Those century rods in the tackle box are a give away . Buy them and if you dont like them you will sell them for more .
I bet you are a bundle of fun in a restaurant fookin kitchen would be shut before you have chosen ! The amount of time its taking points me in the direction that are you sure you need them ? Comparing a fox rod these days to century or harrison is like well you just cant . Those century rods in the tackle box are a give away . Buy them and if you dont like them you will sell them for more .
In reply to Post #42
Maybe not, but it's my money to spend .
Oh and steak, chips, onion rings and a lager for me please boss
Maybe not, but it's my money to spend
.Oh and steak, chips, onion rings and a lager for me please boss
In reply to Post #43
Sorry kitchen closed 🤣
Sorry kitchen closed 🤣
In reply to Post #10
Sat behind these right now, and will never part with them.
Sat behind these right now, and will never part with them.