In reply to Post #45
How do you rate the 12ft 3.25lb rods so far (if you have managed to use them)? Thinking of a set myself. Had the mk3 12ft 9" distance rods and they felt horrible to me, hoping the shorter length and lower tc makes for a more pleasant rod
How do you rate the 12ft 3.25lb rods so far (if you have managed to use them)? Thinking of a set myself. Had the mk3 12ft 9" distance rods and they felt horrible to me, hoping the shorter length and lower tc makes for a more pleasant rod
In reply to Post #45
So the nets the bolox then
So the nets the bolox then
In reply to Post #46
Had the 12ft 9 distance as well but thought they were good casting wise for the price but not very nice to actually use. The new ones I have are fairly light and slim but I've only cast them a few times and not fished with them yet. Really wanted to try the 3lbtc but like said they didn't get them in but was impressed with the 3.25tc enough to buy a pair. Will still look at the 3's but my fear is they may not be a true players rod. The 3.5tc may well be a good distance rod for anyone that just doesn't get on with 13 footers. If what esp claim is correct ie 160 yards while still being nice to play fish on I may well end up with a pair of those as well.
Had the 12ft 9 distance as well but thought they were good casting wise for the price but not very nice to actually use. The new ones I have are fairly light and slim but I've only cast them a few times and not fished with them yet. Really wanted to try the 3lbtc but like said they didn't get them in but was impressed with the 3.25tc enough to buy a pair. Will still look at the 3's but my fear is they may not be a true players rod. The 3.5tc may well be a good distance rod for anyone that just doesn't get on with 13 footers. If what esp claim is correct ie 160 yards while still being nice to play fish on I may well end up with a pair of those as well.
In reply to Post #47
yep, very similar weight wise to my old matrix bulldog but slightly stiffer and easier to take apart. My bulldog was the later mk2 with fixed block.
yep, very similar weight wise to my old matrix bulldog but slightly stiffer and easier to take apart. My bulldog was the later mk2 with fixed block.
In reply to Post #49
Thanks
Thanks
In reply to Post #50
Any one bought a set yet and if so how are they finding them? Thinking possibly about buying myself a set of the 12ft 3.5tc. Wanting something a little bit more for casting without being a broom stick playing fish.
Any one bought a set yet and if so how are they finding them? Thinking possibly about buying myself a set of the 12ft 3.5tc. Wanting something a little bit more for casting without being a broom stick playing fish.
In reply to Post #51
I've got a pair of the 3lbtc and a pair of the 3.25tc, looked at the 3.5tc but don't need rods that powerful for my fishing. I've also had the 12ft9in in both tc's but preferred the lighter classic, although the distance rod was OK casting with 4oz leads I never enjoyed fishing with them and wasn't prepared to buy the 12ft 3.5tc purely on that experience which maybe a mistake but will reserve judgement until I have tried one as I do know someone who has bought three.
I've got a pair of the 3lbtc and a pair of the 3.25tc, looked at the 3.5tc but don't need rods that powerful for my fishing. I've also had the 12ft9in in both tc's but preferred the lighter classic, although the distance rod was OK casting with 4oz leads I never enjoyed fishing with them and wasn't prepared to buy the 12ft 3.5tc purely on that experience which maybe a mistake but will reserve judgement until I have tried one as I do know someone who has bought three.
In reply to Post #52
Do you know how the 3lb compare to the mk1 2lb9oz and mk2 2.75lb?
Do you know how the 3lb compare to the mk1 2lb9oz and mk2 2.75lb?
In reply to Post #53
From memory very similar to the mk2 just a touch firmer in the tip but the sic guide inners aren't as thick although they are thicker than the ones in the 50mm sets on the higher test curve rods. The three's are definitely my personal favourites and will be used for the majority of my fishing, I've put ultegra ci4 5500's on mine with 12lb syncro xt and they are lovely to cast, not fished with them yet.
From memory very similar to the mk2 just a touch firmer in the tip but the sic guide inners aren't as thick although they are thicker than the ones in the 50mm sets on the higher test curve rods. The three's are definitely my personal favourites and will be used for the majority of my fishing, I've put ultegra ci4 5500's on mine with 12lb syncro xt and they are lovely to cast, not fished with them yet.
In reply to Post #54
Thanks mate. They sound like very nice rods.
Thanks mate. They sound like very nice rods.
Anybody else used these yet? Especially the 3lb tc ones.
Will be getting some in the spring, if reviews are favourable
Will be getting some in the spring, if reviews are favourable
Anymore reviews on the 12ft terry Hearn rods ? Looking at the 3lb tc versions ? Fishing a max of 100 yards.
In reply to Post #57
I've bought a third 3lb tc and sold the 3.25tc since last posting on them. Loving them , use them with 1.5 to 2.5oz leads and have used 12ib syncro xt and 20lb bullet on a heavily weeded venue. For me they are a joy to use and as im near retirement age I've replaced a lot of kit which hopefully will last until I'm past it. These are a joy to play low doubles on but have enough in the butt to deal with much bigger fish and heavy weed, definitely keepers for me.
I've bought a third 3lb tc and sold the 3.25tc since last posting on them. Loving them , use them with 1.5 to 2.5oz leads and have used 12ib syncro xt and 20lb bullet on a heavily weeded venue. For me they are a joy to use and as im near retirement age I've replaced a lot of kit which hopefully will last until I'm past it. These are a joy to play low doubles on but have enough in the butt to deal with much bigger fish and heavy weed, definitely keepers for me.
In reply to Post #58
I think these will be the rods I go for if I ever need to replace my ESP Tectrix 2.75lb ... Though would be interested to hear comparisons against the MK1 Snipers in 3lb as have spare set in loft
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I think these will be the rods I go for if I ever need to replace my ESP Tectrix 2.75lb ... Though would be interested to hear comparisons against the MK1 Snipers in 3lb as have spare set in loft
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In reply to Post #58
Just dragging this thread up rather than starting a new one...
Are the 12' 3.25 and 3.5 similar enough that a 2+1 set would still look matched and you wouldn't notice the odd one out?
Just dragging this thread up rather than starting a new one...
Are the 12' 3.25 and 3.5 similar enough that a 2+1 set would still look matched and you wouldn't notice the odd one out?