In reply to Post #60
Rrp on factory rods are £250 each .Not a blank to be chucking pva bags.
Rrp on factory rods are £250 each .Not a blank to be chucking pva bags.
In reply to Post #60
Not those rods, other 2.25 rods are used for floodwater barbel fishing with big leads tho.
The multi carp are best with sub 2oz leads imo
Not those rods, other 2.25 rods are used for floodwater barbel fishing with big leads tho.
The multi carp are best with sub 2oz leads imo
In reply to Post #62
Yep chimera no 3 12ft 2.25 tc which are still available.Used these with 6oz leads for barbel.
Yep chimera no 3 12ft 2.25 tc which are still available.Used these with 6oz leads for barbel.
In reply to Post #59
Tackle24de should have those and post them over mate. Can't say I've seen them here either
Tackle24de should have those and post them over mate. Can't say I've seen them here either
In reply to Post #61
fair enough,
i like the lighter action rods, tbf it would only be 25-30 yds max but point taken.
would imagine that a barbel rod would be more suitable as they have a differing action
fair enough,
i like the lighter action rods, tbf it would only be 25-30 yds max but point taken.
would imagine that a barbel rod would be more suitable as they have a differing action
In reply to Post #65
Pretty sure a 2.25 anglers workshop baby sniper would put an extra small solid bag more than double that.
Razorback will confirm it, but I know he'd happily ‘lob' a fair sized lump of lead with them.
My favourite blank that falls into this category is the 11' 4 piece 1.5 Avon. Had carp over 30 on mine and some real scraps in the tropics on 12lb mono/30lb braid bubble float fishing the reef, there used to be an online review by a chap catching 60lb cats with them too.
2.25 torrix is a lovely rod as well
Pretty sure a 2.25 anglers workshop baby sniper would put an extra small solid bag more than double that.
Razorback will confirm it, but I know he'd happily ‘lob' a fair sized lump of lead with them.
My favourite blank that falls into this category is the 11' 4 piece 1.5 Avon. Had carp over 30 on mine and some real scraps in the tropics on 12lb mono/30lb braid bubble float fishing the reef, there used to be an online review by a chap catching 60lb cats with them too.
2.25 torrix is a lovely rod as well
In reply to Post #66
Anglers Workshop Baby Snipers are built on 2.25tc Torrix blanks.
Anglers Workshop Baby Snipers are built on 2.25tc Torrix blanks.
In reply to Post #67
After 2 weeks with multiple phone calls (leaving voice mails) emails and text messages I gave up trying to get a set of a baby snipers, wanted a set of 3 but didn't get a single response. The info I got on them was mind blowing, for a 2.25lb rod it was almost ridiculous 😄
Apparently Kev is about to/has retired 🤷♂️
After 2 weeks with multiple phone calls (leaving voice mails) emails and text messages I gave up trying to get a set of a baby snipers, wanted a set of 3 but didn't get a single response. The info I got on them was mind blowing, for a 2.25lb rod it was almost ridiculous 😄
Apparently Kev is about to/has retired 🤷♂️
In reply to Post #66
thats interesting to note
perhaps if i will the lottery i will treat myself to 3 and keep one as a spare
thats interesting to note
perhaps if i will the lottery i will treat myself to 3 and keep one as a spare
In reply to Post #64
Any idea why? I know they're popular in the states, it seems a simple thing to hide the thread.
I think I've got some on the way, I found a few places with the 18 size but I need to use 20 size seats really or the inserts will be a bit sketchy, either really thin walls or a pretty tight bore which I don't want on bendy rods. By the time the timber has been stabilised there isn't much flex in it.
It won't be long before I refurb my multi carp to match, Tom did bloody well sorting the seats, but with a pin on I end up with two fingers on the threads which gets uncomfortable in a long battle, the varnish is starting to get a bit scruffy now and one guide looks bent and a few worn so it's nearly time
Any idea why? I know they're popular in the states, it seems a simple thing to hide the thread.
I think I've got some on the way, I found a few places with the 18 size but I need to use 20 size seats really or the inserts will be a bit sketchy, either really thin walls or a pretty tight bore which I don't want on bendy rods. By the time the timber has been stabilised there isn't much flex in it.
It won't be long before I refurb my multi carp to match, Tom did bloody well sorting the seats, but with a pin on I end up with two fingers on the threads which gets uncomfortable in a long battle, the varnish is starting to get a bit scruffy now and one guide looks bent and a few worn so it's nearly time
In reply to Post #51
I have the Torrix in 2.5 TC and they are superb having had fish to 31lb on them, it was a joy.
I have the Torrix in 2.5 TC and they are superb having had fish to 31lb on them, it was a joy.
In reply to Post #71
Do you use light leads much? I'm looking for something close to my chimeras
, they were great for flicking tiny leads, sub 1.5oz, but also pretty good stepping into a cast with 2.5oz plus a small mesh bag. I think the ballista would be closest but lose a little in casting, torrix might be better casting but lose a little in playing action.
I'm not sure it's practical to try both with the rod builder in the near future
Do you use light leads much? I'm looking for something close to my chimeras
, they were great for flicking tiny leads, sub 1.5oz, but also pretty good stepping into a cast with 2.5oz plus a small mesh bag. I think the ballista would be closest but lose a little in casting, torrix might be better casting but lose a little in playing action.I'm not sure it's practical to try both with the rod builder in the near future
mk 1 terry Hearn rods..12ft 2.9tc.
In reply to Post #61
Update..
Hope everyone's staying safe and managing to get to the bank for a bit.
Glad you sold the rods, Jeff.
Lockdown has scuppered my plans due to travel restrictions, but I've managed to pick up a very tidy MK1 Terry Hearn 2lb9oz nice and cheap. In the meanwhile I can give it a warm-up at my local pond and try and wake up the big Grass Carp, who usually comes out once a year. There's some big Perch in there too so I'll dig out my float rod and prawn coqtails.
Thanks once again for the info. Wet and warm on Thursday!
Update..
Hope everyone's staying safe and managing to get to the bank for a bit.
Glad you sold the rods, Jeff.
Lockdown has scuppered my plans due to travel restrictions, but I've managed to pick up a very tidy MK1 Terry Hearn 2lb9oz nice and cheap. In the meanwhile I can give it a warm-up at my local pond and try and wake up the big Grass Carp, who usually comes out once a year. There's some big Perch in there too so I'll dig out my float rod and prawn coqtails.
Thanks once again for the info. Wet and warm on Thursday!