Cheers guys 
As mentionned before, i use the 10ft 3.25lbs version.
Great rods!
Lovely to play fish on and still plenty of backbone for a decent cast and to block a fish in case needed.
Had a very powerfull 35+ common in a snaggy situation last week. No problem at all.
Great rods!
Lovely to play fish on and still plenty of backbone for a decent cast and to block a fish in case needed.
Had a very powerfull 35+ common in a snaggy situation last week. No problem at all.
In reply to Post #63
The more i use mine, the more i like them. I had an upper 30 from farlows on a solid bag at just under 70yds that dragged me through loads of weed
9ft 3lb. Says it all really
The more i use mine, the more i like them. I had an upper 30 from farlows on a solid bag at just under 70yds that dragged me through loads of weed
9ft 3lb. Says it all really
Anyone tried them I'm the 6ft they only seem to do them at 3lb and I'm abit worried they will be like broomsticks
In reply to Post #65
Well I think the 9ft 3lb are a bit stiff if that helps
Well I think the 9ft 3lb are a bit stiff if that helps
Cheers mate yeah I kind of get your drift may be the 6ft 2lb scopes then only fishing for doubles on the local pond and need to live in the van
In reply to Post #67
Just seen they now do a Recon model 8 foot 2.5 TC if that's any help .
Just seen they now do a Recon model 8 foot 2.5 TC if that's any help .
Cheers buddy I'll look into that 8ft theres a curve ball
In reply to Post #67
I want to get 6ft scopes. I spoke to Alan Blair the other day as I had heard he uses 2lb. He said he does but then generally he is fishing for smaller fish. Oli uses the 3lb ones as he is fishing for bigger fish upper 20s and 30s. Alan said if he knows he is going to be fishing for bigger fish or there are snags around he will use the 3lb ones. Hope that helps.
I want to get 6ft scopes. I spoke to Alan Blair the other day as I had heard he uses 2lb. He said he does but then generally he is fishing for smaller fish. Oli uses the 3lb ones as he is fishing for bigger fish upper 20s and 30s. Alan said if he knows he is going to be fishing for bigger fish or there are snags around he will use the 3lb ones. Hope that helps.
In reply to Post #70
Anyone know of any BF deals available for 3 x 10ft Xtractor Corks 3.5lbs ?
Anyone know of any BF deals available for 3 x 10ft Xtractor Corks 3.5lbs ?
Hi guys, sorry to hijack thread, looking for some reels for my 9ft rods and a few to choose from, I don't want anything too big up to 5500 xtd size, I've seen..
Daiwa Emblem blacks, are they massive though?
Daiwa black widow 25a, cheap and cheerful?
Daiwa ninja 4000/5000?
Daiwa SS2600?
Shimano ultegra 5500 xtd? I have the CI4 already and they are ace.
Sonik something or other 5000
And a small fox reel.
Would prefer black as I'm a tart at heart.
All feedback welcome, thank you
Daiwa Emblem blacks, are they massive though?
Daiwa black widow 25a, cheap and cheerful?
Daiwa ninja 4000/5000?
Daiwa SS2600?
Shimano ultegra 5500 xtd? I have the CI4 already and they are ace.
Sonik something or other 5000
And a small fox reel.
Would prefer black as I'm a tart at heart.
All feedback welcome, thank you
In reply to Post #72
I have 5500 xtds perfect.
I have 5500 xtds perfect.
Great vid first look / review on the Sonik XTRACTOR Recon rods from Total Carp Magazine!
XTRACTOR RECON VIDEO
XTRACTOR RECON VIDEO
In reply to Post #72
I use shimano XTE 10,000 reels on my small water 10ft rods, top quality and ideal size.
I use shimano XTE 10,000 reels on my small water 10ft rods, top quality and ideal size.
In reply to Post #60
Does the 9ft fit in a scope holdall or dwarf? Cheers
Does the 9ft fit in a scope holdall or dwarf? Cheers