I'm thinking of getting a set of S Lite Ives. Has anyone tried these yet. I want a rod that is still enjoyable to play a fish on though. Any opinions or reviews much appreciated. Thanks.
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A friend got the slives in 12ft and hi-s er's and prefers the slives for both casting and playing fish. Seem very good rods for the money.
A friend got the slives in 12ft and hi-s er's and prefers the slives for both casting and playing fish. Seem very good rods for the money.
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I've got a set of 3 for sale in the classifieds mate if you're interested in coming to have a look. Not too far from you either as I'm in Sheffield. Used for 2 sessions and only selling as I 99% Barbel fish and my 2.75 Barbel rods will do for when I fish the odd Carp session.
I've got a set of 3 for sale in the classifieds mate if you're interested in coming to have a look. Not too far from you either as I'm in Sheffield. Used for 2 sessions and only selling as I 99% Barbel fish and my 2.75 Barbel rods will do for when I fish the odd Carp session.
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From my experience the 'ives and 'su' take some compressing. I most would be better with 3.5's
From my experience the 'ives and 'su' take some compressing. I most would be better with 3.5's
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Thanks for the replies. Are the ones that you're selling the 12 or 13 footers?
Thanks for the replies. Are the ones that you're selling the 12 or 13 footers?
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I have a set of 12ft 3.5 S lites and TBH I'm disappointed with them. They are not rods to hit distances and have a more soft pleasant playing action. Also the reel seats can twist on the butt section which is super annoying and I have 2 twisted tip rings somehow.......
So I picked up a set of Shimano TX2 intensities and now use these for all of my fishing, they have a surprisingly nice playing action and can hit any distance I need to get to and have not had any of the issues that I had with the S lites for build durability and I'm gentle with my kit.
If your not interested in hitting distances then the S Lites could be your thing though.
I have a set of 12ft 3.5 S lites and TBH I'm disappointed with them. They are not rods to hit distances and have a more soft pleasant playing action. Also the reel seats can twist on the butt section which is super annoying and I have 2 twisted tip rings somehow.......
So I picked up a set of Shimano TX2 intensities and now use these for all of my fishing, they have a surprisingly nice playing action and can hit any distance I need to get to and have not had any of the issues that I had with the S lites for build durability and I'm gentle with my kit.
If your not interested in hitting distances then the S Lites could be your thing though.
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Interesting as i found i could cast further with the s-lites than the Harrison Aviators that i had to test. Different casting styles maybe? They are still a decent playing rod and haven't experienced any issues with hook pulls. I've heard a few people comment on build quality but i've been lucky that i've had no problems with mine . Definitely see them in person before purchasing would be the way to go.
Interesting as i found i could cast further with the s-lites than the Harrison Aviators that i had to test. Different casting styles maybe? They are still a decent playing rod and haven't experienced any issues with hook pulls. I've heard a few people comment on build quality but i've been lucky that i've had no problems with mine . Definitely see them in person before purchasing would be the way to go.