Hi Guys I'm looking to get a new set of rods but I'm stuck between FreeSpirit Hi-S, Century C2 or Harrison Torrix...
Any help/advice in this decision would great Thanks
Any help/advice in this decision would great Thanks
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Torrix for me
Torrix for me
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I own free spirit xs ive rod what i got 2 year ago but recantly got a torrix spod rod and love it and its got me wanting to buy some torrix rods now
I own free spirit xs ive rod what i got 2 year ago but recantly got a torrix spod rod and love it and its got me wanting to buy some torrix rods now
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Only one winner there. Harrisons
Only one winner there. Harrisons
Yep Harrison for everything 👍🏼
I've never had reason not to buy Harrison, self confessed fan 👍
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Free spirit Hi S for me
Can't comment on the C2s but I'm back on Century's at the moment. Quality rods
Had 3 x sets of Torrix
3 1/4tc with 40mm ringing, horrible for me, felt so unbalanced, butt like a poker and tip like a whip. Had a set with 50 mm ringing on, felt a bit more balanced. Had the 12 TEs, quite liked these, bit firmer throughout the blank for me
Had 4 x treb lights too, nice rods
You won't go wrong with any of the brands you mention. Perhaps look a bit deeper, rod action, what are you wanting etc.
As good as all round rods get, for me a 3 1/2 test HiS with 50mm ringing on takes some beating, with the 40s the blank is a little less forgiving, bit crisper feeling
Free spirit Hi S for me
Can't comment on the C2s but I'm back on Century's at the moment. Quality rods
Had 3 x sets of Torrix
3 1/4tc with 40mm ringing, horrible for me, felt so unbalanced, butt like a poker and tip like a whip. Had a set with 50 mm ringing on, felt a bit more balanced. Had the 12 TEs, quite liked these, bit firmer throughout the blank for me
Had 4 x treb lights too, nice rods
You won't go wrong with any of the brands you mention. Perhaps look a bit deeper, rod action, what are you wanting etc.
As good as all round rods get, for me a 3 1/2 test HiS with 50mm ringing on takes some beating, with the 40s the blank is a little less forgiving, bit crisper feeling
Never had Harrison's but had a session on a borrowed set. Very nice.
Had century rods through the MkI Armalites to the original NG's at 3.5 TC
Had a set of Hi S 3.5 TC 12.5's with 50mm ringing.
Sold them all except for the MK1 Armo, mainly for sentimental reasons.
But kept my Vertex 3.25's which still can take on the most modern rods for 95% of my fishing and are still my go to rods 👍
For the other 5% I'm looking for 1, 2, or 3 Vertex 3.75's 👍
Anyone ???????
So back to the OP's question the FreeSpirits aren't my favourites, (too unresponsive under the tip) probably err on the side of Century, but there are others out there worth considering. My faves are old and bold but spot on 👍
Had century rods through the MkI Armalites to the original NG's at 3.5 TC
Had a set of Hi S 3.5 TC 12.5's with 50mm ringing.
Sold them all except for the MK1 Armo, mainly for sentimental reasons.
But kept my Vertex 3.25's which still can take on the most modern rods for 95% of my fishing and are still my go to rods 👍
For the other 5% I'm looking for 1, 2, or 3 Vertex 3.75's 👍
Anyone ???????
So back to the OP's question the FreeSpirits aren't my favourites, (too unresponsive under the tip) probably err on the side of Century, but there are others out there worth considering. My faves are old and bold but spot on 👍
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My last 2 sets of rods have been Harrison torrix te and now I have cerberas used to have century ng havent looked back changed from torrix to cerbera as didn't need to cast to the horizon and in my opinion the best set of rods I've owned
My last 2 sets of rods have been Harrison torrix te and now I have cerberas used to have century ng havent looked back changed from torrix to cerbera as didn't need to cast to the horizon and in my opinion the best set of rods I've owned
Had both torrix and hi s and preferred the hi s. The hi s just felt a nicer blank and more responsive, it was also had a much nicer playing action. The torrix just felt a bit dead and stiffer. Never owned the c2 so cant comment on them.
If your the sort of person to keep your rods for a long time, I note your in Bucks, but for the sake of a day I'd arrange to visit Harrison and try different blanks, you may well be surprised. Rods are subjective, on a recent 'other' thread I saw Torrix TE's described as having a great playing action and someone who disagreed told they knew nothing (a joke), the joke being they have a great playing action, yes if you fish for big fish but for average....hmm.
I have 13' 3.25lb Torrix specifically as a 'modern' replacement for old Ballista 3.5lb ers. I cant remember the details, I've posted it on here 2 years or so ago, I was very surprised at view point v handling the blank myself.
I had hands on with the various bigger tc H rods, a experience I think is vital, I'm so glad I went 👍
I have 13' 3.25lb Torrix specifically as a 'modern' replacement for old Ballista 3.5lb ers. I cant remember the details, I've posted it on here 2 years or so ago, I was very surprised at view point v handling the blank myself.
I had hands on with the various bigger tc H rods, a experience I think is vital, I'm so glad I went 👍
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Cracking rods the Vertex Neil, really enjoyed mine while I had them mate
Cracking rods the Vertex Neil, really enjoyed mine while I had them mate
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Thats interesting, why was that do you think? The heavier guides balancing the rod out?
I prefer 40's, and was thinking of getting the aviator plus with 40's for a bigger water that i may fish.
Thats interesting, why was that do you think? The heavier guides balancing the rod out?
I prefer 40's, and was thinking of getting the aviator plus with 40's for a bigger water that i may fish.
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Yes mate, the ringing.
My advice, go and have a try of the rods you really want. Some may let you fit your reels. Ultimately borrow a mates or see a rod builder and see if you can borrow one and try it for a day
You can see the feedback here, rod action for me is a very personal thing, I hate the classic players rods myself, some people love them, each to their own 
Yes mate, the ringing.
My advice, go and have a try of the rods you really want. Some may let you fit your reels. Ultimately borrow a mates or see a rod builder and see if you can borrow one and try it for a day
You can see the feedback here, rod action for me is a very personal thing, I hate the classic players rods myself, some people love them, each to their own
No consensus as expected - don't think you'd go wrong with any of the rods mentioned or the manufacturers.
I use C2s and really like them - mine are customs though so may differ to the factories a fair bit. Mine are 2.75lb t/c and I cam get about 100 yards out of them, the action is decent and it's enjoyable to play most fish on. I also have old NGs which are nice rods.
I've have had a few freespirits over the years (CTX, XTS (?) And another that I don't recall the name of), didn't like any of the carp rods myself and moved them on quickly although I really like the 1.5lb t/c specialists I have now - specialist gold I believe, I think these are the equivalent of the e-class
I've never used a Harrison rod in anger although have various bits of their carbon as part of nets. Handled an accurix in a shop and that felt a lovely rod (felt fairly similar to the C2s when waggling it around to me).
I use C2s and really like them - mine are customs though so may differ to the factories a fair bit. Mine are 2.75lb t/c and I cam get about 100 yards out of them, the action is decent and it's enjoyable to play most fish on. I also have old NGs which are nice rods.
I've have had a few freespirits over the years (CTX, XTS (?) And another that I don't recall the name of), didn't like any of the carp rods myself and moved them on quickly although I really like the 1.5lb t/c specialists I have now - specialist gold I believe, I think these are the equivalent of the e-class
I've never used a Harrison rod in anger although have various bits of their carbon as part of nets. Handled an accurix in a shop and that felt a lovely rod (felt fairly similar to the C2s when waggling it around to me).