Waiting for january when the 10 foot 3lb harrison retractable blanks are hopefully going to be ready.
In reply to Post #31
They were supposed out already weren't they?
They were supposed out already weren't they?
3.25's are, 3.5's end of month and 3's early next year.
In reply to Post #33
Any idea if these new Rods have been given a name yet?
Any idea if these new Rods have been given a name yet?
In reply to Post #34
Or a price? Nothing on the website
Or a price? Nothing on the website
In reply to Post #34
No but they're based on a torrix blank.
No but they're based on a torrix blank.
That's a Shame
In reply to Post #34
The retractable blanks are called Telos . There is one available at the moment as said 10ft 3 1/4 t.c. The others are still being tested and will be available early next year . Im not a fan of retractables but have some blanks arriving next week i wont be building anything until next year due to the house move and all the work im doing on it . The factory rods i believe will be around £300 mark
The retractable blanks are called Telos . There is one available at the moment as said 10ft 3 1/4 t.c. The others are still being tested and will be available early next year . Im not a fan of retractables but have some blanks arriving next week i wont be building anything until next year due to the house move and all the work im doing on it . The factory rods i believe will be around £300 mark
Don't understand this fashion for retractable rods, most carp anglers I see have vans, 4x4s or estate cars? I even used to carry 12ft carp rods and all the gear for a 3 night session in my old Golf GTI back in the 90's.
In reply to Post #39
Another fad
Another fad
Those Telos are on Mark Tunney's web site now
Two models, the more expensive one is £355 for a cork handle
Two models, the more expensive one is £355 for a cork handle
In reply to Post #40
A fad? ... Possibly ... but retractables are easier to carry .... especially if you dont want/need to use a barrow or are walking up/down the river.
I personally wouldnt spend big money on retractables ... but a set of £50/£60 retractable rods is worth a punt and you dont need to be too precious about them.
A fad? ... Possibly ... but retractables are easier to carry .... especially if you dont want/need to use a barrow or are walking up/down the river.
I personally wouldnt spend big money on retractables ... but a set of £50/£60 retractable rods is worth a punt and you dont need to be too precious about them.
In reply to Post #42
I,ve walked up and down river banks with one piece 6ft and 7ft pike rods for 40 years . Telescopic rods have been around all that time . I totally agree with you i would,nt be spending serious money on a pair though 👍
I,ve walked up and down river banks with one piece 6ft and 7ft pike rods for 40 years . Telescopic rods have been around all that time . I totally agree with you i would,nt be spending serious money on a pair though 👍
In reply to Post #40
I don't know about that, they will fit perfect into the boot of a Corsa
I don't know about that, they will fit perfect into the boot of a Corsa
Must admit I'm converted too. I drive a small car and retractables in my quiver with the brolly sit on the front seat well with everything else in the boot. So the quiver comes in the house everything else stays in the boot out of sight.
I upgraded from xtractors to quickdraws a month ago so about £50 to £85 per rod which for the improvement in build was well worth it, not had a fish on them yet though
Oddly,I believe I'm more accurate casting and actually enjoy playing fish on a shorter rod which I hadn't expected.
I upgraded from xtractors to quickdraws a month ago so about £50 to £85 per rod which for the improvement in build was well worth it, not had a fish on them yet though
Oddly,I believe I'm more accurate casting and actually enjoy playing fish on a shorter rod which I hadn't expected.