Looking for some new rods for mid-long range fishing in large UK pits and France trips (hopefully). Been looking at the Tacklebox CFX range in 12ft 3.5lb and was wondering how they perform? The weave looks quite pronounced in the pictures a bit like the lower end of the market Free Spirits. Do they look like low end rods in the flesh? At around £180 per rod, they come up against some decent contenders such as Aircurves and Free Sprirt E class. Are they a better option than those?
Don't know about the cfx rods but the free spirit ctx rods are great for the money 👍
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I know Mark (TCarper) on here rates them very highly.
I'm sure he'll give you more info.
I know Mark (TCarper) on here rates them very highly.
I'm sure he'll give you more info.
Know it's not what you're really asking, but if it helps the Free Spirit CTX are superb. I was put off buying them initially as the weave looks a bit pronounced/odd in the promo pics, but they're actually stunning in the flesh.
I've got the 12ft 3.25lb corks and they're a good all rounder - can hit 120 at a push with 15lb Syncro XT (and I'm by no means a good caster) but equally they're fine for close range work.
Have heard the 3.5lbs are a bit pokey but that's based on what others have said.
Had a Tackle Box 10ft CFX and it was lovely. Don't think you'd go wrong with either 👍🏻
I've got the 12ft 3.25lb corks and they're a good all rounder - can hit 120 at a push with 15lb Syncro XT (and I'm by no means a good caster) but equally they're fine for close range work.
Have heard the 3.5lbs are a bit pokey but that's based on what others have said.
Had a Tackle Box 10ft CFX and it was lovely. Don't think you'd go wrong with either 👍🏻
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What tc cfx's did you have, I'm thinking about getting a set of 10ft rods and was looking at them but don't want a set of broom handles. The problem is I live about 250 miles from them so going to have a play with them is out of the question.
What tc cfx's did you have, I'm thinking about getting a set of 10ft rods and was looking at them but don't want a set of broom handles. The problem is I live about 250 miles from them so going to have a play with them is out of the question.
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It was the spod/marker rod so can't offer much useful comment I'm afraid - but it was beautifully finished and a lovely blank if that helps, so if the normal rods are the same I'm sure you'd be chuffed with them 👍🏻
It was the spod/marker rod so can't offer much useful comment I'm afraid - but it was beautifully finished and a lovely blank if that helps, so if the normal rods are the same I'm sure you'd be chuffed with them 👍🏻
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Yeah the cfx 10ft rods are great I have one of their 10ft spod rods and find it great only thing I found was the handle length was to short for my liking . I had the tacklebox move the reel seat up so the handle length was the same length as the mk2 shrink scopes as that has a decent handle length
Yeah the cfx 10ft rods are great I have one of their 10ft spod rods and find it great only thing I found was the handle length was to short for my liking . I had the tacklebox move the reel seat up so the handle length was the same length as the mk2 shrink scopes as that has a decent handle length
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I use Tacklebox cf-x rods, albeit in 3.25 TC. Lovely rods, nice to play fish on, and as such, I would not classify them as out and out casting rods, but easy to hit 100-120m(I'm not a big caster). The weave is down to the permadure finish. Buy with confidence.
I use Tacklebox cf-x rods, albeit in 3.25 TC. Lovely rods, nice to play fish on, and as such, I would not classify them as out and out casting rods, but easy to hit 100-120m(I'm not a big caster). The weave is down to the permadure finish. Buy with confidence.
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Ive got 10 footers, 3.25 and they are awesome fun rod , had some big fish on them too, very pleased with them, lifetime warrenty too.
Ive got 10 footers, 3.25 and they are awesome fun rod , had some big fish on them too, very pleased with them, lifetime warrenty too.
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Thanks for all the replies. Very helpful indeed. Also managed to speak with Gary Peet today and they do sound like decent rods!
Thanks for all the replies. Very helpful indeed. Also managed to speak with Gary Peet today and they do sound like decent rods!
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Did you phone the shop? All I get is a recorded message.
Did you phone the shop? All I get is a recorded message.
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I messaged them through FB, and they were really helpful. They arranged for someone to phone me back as they are crazy busy with mail order...luckily it turned out to be Gary, the man that actually developed and designed the rods.
I messaged them through FB, and they were really helpful. They arranged for someone to phone me back as they are crazy busy with mail order...luckily it turned out to be Gary, the man that actually developed and designed the rods.
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Thanks for that, I'll message them tomorrow and hopefully get hold of Gary.
Thanks for that, I'll message them tomorrow and hopefully get hold of Gary.
Got the 3 1/4 12 footers and they're top notch can't fault them
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Anyone got any experience of the 6' tree rod?
Anyone got any experience of the 6' tree rod?