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Custom Rods-choosing (13 posts / 2,183 views)
GFA
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Post #1 22 Nov 2020 11:57
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Hello guys from far away!

I'm not from UK so i don't have the big possibility to try some of the brand's of the rods but i wish to have a set of 3 custom rods but i wish you to help me to chose a good blank. I have speed in arms and force (5 ft and 9 inches and 187 lbs)

So in the end I need 3 examples of blanks light,thin,fast bust also powerful enough for casting because i'm fising only on big lakes from the shore. And most important not to bee a broomstick

Sorry if i have a bad english
Pizza Pizza
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Post #2 22 Nov 2020 12:07
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Torrix TE

Will cast 180 in the right hands and 140+ in most

And one of the better actions for a distance rod
razorback razorback
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Post #3 22 Nov 2020 12:24
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Torrix TE


Which one??

If you are inferring the 12ft 6" Terry Edmonds version then I would have to agree...
TeeCee
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Post #4 22 Nov 2020 14:36
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Why thin, for what reason OP? When you say big, how big are these waters you plan to fish as it's all relative.

For long range 100yds+ and heavy leads:

Am biased, though I think the Harrison Trebuchet Lite is a fantastic rod.

There's also the Harrison Aviator Plus which is a slimish blank, or the Aviator TE version.

3rd would be Century C2-D.
Pizza Pizza
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Post #5 22 Nov 2020 15:02
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Yes indeed the 12.6 Terry Edmonds. Had a set for a good few years and think they're perfect for big waters
GFA
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Post #6 22 Nov 2020 17:06
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Zabar lake....Sumbar lake...Ecsed (Hungary)


I like thin only for my eyes
GFA
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Post #7 22 Nov 2020 17:07
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Hmmm...they look nice
Pizza Pizza
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Post #8 22 Nov 2020 17:12
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I'm similar height and build to you and my casting is nothing special but I can put a baited rig 140, and further than that in the right conditions. I had similar requirements to you about five years ago and the TE was the best option I could find. The rod builder described it as where fishing rod meets casting rod, and I'd say that's about right.

Harrisons have since launched the Aviators which I have no experience of but would also check out.
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
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Post #9 23 Nov 2020 15:41
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Yeah I went with 12'6 TE's after the builder recommended them for me.

Had them for about 5 years and imo they are a absolutely fantastic rod for anything between 40-140 yards
GFA
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Post #10 23 Nov 2020 16:21
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Maybe the Trebuchet light is better for what I want
yonny yonny
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Post #11 23 Nov 2020 17:52
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The treb light is not a thin blank imo buddy.
Pizza Pizza
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Post #12 23 Nov 2020 18:24
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Big step up imo the treb light.
Busted
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Post #13 24 Nov 2020 09:29
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The treb lite is an excellent distance blank, but its not a thin one

Im a fairly good caster and on a lesson a good few years back i cast a treb lite 185yds + consistently with a few over 190. The mate that i went with uses 12'6 te's and i couldnt get them past 170, its was normally about 160ish. That being said, the te is a much slimmer and lighter feeling blank
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