In reply to Post #50
I currently use some old Shimano 10000xte's on my Baby Ballistas, but have also used my Shimano Ci4 5500's on them and they suit them beautifully.
I currently use some old Shimano 10000xte's on my Baby Ballistas, but have also used my Shimano Ci4 5500's on them and they suit them beautifully.
In reply to Post #61
Back then 100yds was easily achievable.
But now we can use distance sticks to wrap the line and measure the distance, so it seems that 100yds is a bit further than it used to be
Back then 100yds was easily achievable.
But now we can use distance sticks to wrap the line and measure the distance, so it seems that 100yds is a bit further than it used to be
In reply to Post #62
Yep, by about 20 yards
Yep, by about 20 yards
In reply to Post #60
Harrisons own video on the Acurix states the 2.75lb is good for 100 yards with a 2oz lead.
The video on YouTube complete with a 11 year younger Kev Clayton.
Click here
Harrisons own video on the Acurix states the 2.75lb is good for 100 yards with a 2oz lead.
The video on YouTube complete with a 11 year younger Kev Clayton.
Click here
In reply to Post #64
NG's and Balistas both have a lovely through action, I've had 2 sets of the NG's in 3.5lb and currently use Balistas in 3lb, both have similar actions despite the slight tc difference. Had a 106lb cat on the Balista recently and although bent double it coped really well.
NG's and Balistas both have a lovely through action, I've had 2 sets of the NG's in 3.5lb and currently use Balistas in 3lb, both have similar actions despite the slight tc difference. Had a 106lb cat on the Balista recently and although bent double it coped really well.
In reply to Post #57
Hi mate. I guess it depends slightly on the size of lead, and line thickness - but I would say they are not built for big casting distances, and that is the balance/compromise of deciding if you want more of a through action rod like these Harrison Ballistas I bought, or something more beefy with less of a through action.
For my fishing, I rarely go more than 60 to 70 yards as I prefer closer in.
If I was fishing in excess of 80 yards I'd probably look at another type of rod.
Hi mate. I guess it depends slightly on the size of lead, and line thickness - but I would say they are not built for big casting distances, and that is the balance/compromise of deciding if you want more of a through action rod like these Harrison Ballistas I bought, or something more beefy with less of a through action.
For my fishing, I rarely go more than 60 to 70 yards as I prefer closer in.
If I was fishing in excess of 80 yards I'd probably look at another type of rod.
When I first got my 2 3/4lb tc Ballistas I phoned Harrisons and spoke to Steve. He told me that it was perfectly safe to cast a 4oz lead, flat out,. without danger of breaking the rods. Blew my mind to be honest.
Someone in the trade also told me that the butt section of the 2 3/4lb tc is the same as the 3lb tc. Don't know if that's true or not?
Someone in the trade also told me that the butt section of the 2 3/4lb tc is the same as the 3lb tc. Don't know if that's true or not?