I made a comment on another thread, but instead of sidetracking the posters thread, I thought I'd start a thread of its own.
I've currently got both a Grey's XT and XSM rods which I don't like and I've put an order in for a custom Trebuchet spod rod. Some seem to be of the opinion that they're a beast to use? Seeing as I've nowhere to try this rod out I've got to take a punt on it. I've got Trebuchet Lites which one of my friends said was an insane rod. I really like the lites; they really are a great rod for what I need them for and don't find them insane at all, quite the opposite in fact.
I found this an interesting read --> Spod Test
I've currently got both a Grey's XT and XSM rods which I don't like and I've put an order in for a custom Trebuchet spod rod. Some seem to be of the opinion that they're a beast to use? Seeing as I've nowhere to try this rod out I've got to take a punt on it. I've got Trebuchet Lites which one of my friends said was an insane rod. I really like the lites; they really are a great rod for what I need them for and don't find them insane at all, quite the opposite in fact.
I found this an interesting read --> Spod Test
In reply to Post #1
I didnt get on with the treb spod rod. Tried the 12ft and 13ft and found it really hard work. The aviator spod is a fantastic spod rod tbough
I could cast a 5oz lead 20 yards further with my treb lites than i could with the spod rod, i can cast the aviator spod 25 yds further than my treb lites
I didnt get on with the treb spod rod. Tried the 12ft and 13ft and found it really hard work. The aviator spod is a fantastic spod rod tbough
I could cast a 5oz lead 20 yards further with my treb lites than i could with the spod rod, i can cast the aviator spod 25 yds further than my treb lites
In reply to Post #2
I completely agree with this.
I have Treb Lites fantastic rods. I bought a treb spod and I was not able to reach my maximum fishing rod range, its just so difficult to compress. I was exactly the same , about 25yards short.
I have been contemplating selling it the last couple of days actually and getting the Aviator spod instead.
I completely agree with this.
I have Treb Lites fantastic rods. I bought a treb spod and I was not able to reach my maximum fishing rod range, its just so difficult to compress. I was exactly the same , about 25yards short.
I have been contemplating selling it the last couple of days actually and getting the Aviator spod instead.
In reply to Post #1
It's a 5.75tc rod designed to cast big spods that may weigh 8/10oz which it can do but for most will be physically exhausting. Try one with an 8oz lead and see how long it takes casting at your max before your knackered.
It's a 5.75tc rod designed to cast big spods that may weigh 8/10oz which it can do but for most will be physically exhausting. Try one with an 8oz lead and see how long it takes casting at your max before your knackered.
In reply to Post #4
That's like any spodding. If you're baiting up with a lot at range it's knackering, the weight of reel and blank is going to add to that exhaustion.
Did you read that article? None of them mentioned anything about like what the posters on here have with a blind test to boot. Maybe those testers are extremely well built guys that are used to smashing spods at mega ranges?
That's like any spodding. If you're baiting up with a lot at range it's knackering, the weight of reel and blank is going to add to that exhaustion.
Did you read that article? None of them mentioned anything about like what the posters on here have with a blind test to boot. Maybe those testers are extremely well built guys that are used to smashing spods at mega ranges?
In reply to Post #5
Look what they were comparing, hardly like for like, they even had a 10ft scope in the mix. How many casts did they have and what range were they hitting? Like the guys below have said they preferred the aviator spod and could cast it further, for me I've not used it but I do know I can cast a large spomb with the torrix spod rod as far as I can cast a baited rig with treb lites.
Look what they were comparing, hardly like for like, they even had a 10ft scope in the mix. How many casts did they have and what range were they hitting? Like the guys below have said they preferred the aviator spod and could cast it further, for me I've not used it but I do know I can cast a large spomb with the torrix spod rod as far as I can cast a baited rig with treb lites.
In reply to Post #6
They were going from 50yrd, 75 and then to 100yds. They had 21 rods that they were testing. I'd guess that the ones featured were their faves or something to do with the mag.
How far can you cast Treb lites - I'm not seeing who can cast the furthest as that's just egotistical nonsense. A genuine ask.
They were going from 50yrd, 75 and then to 100yds. They had 21 rods that they were testing. I'd guess that the ones featured were their faves or something to do with the mag.
How far can you cast Treb lites - I'm not seeing who can cast the furthest as that's just egotistical nonsense. A genuine ask.
I love my Treb lites too, I've actually ended up with 4. Has anyone used them for spodding with, say a medium Spomb/Spider spod?
I've had the treb spod a few months and really like it. I tend to have a 12ft softer spod rod in the van but generally opt for the Trebuchet even for short and medium work. This could be relevant or not but I've been carrying an injury to my right elbow that I'm struggling to shake off, this has made me use my left arm pulling much more than I use to. Doing this with the 13 footer makes using at shorter distances easy. I know this is different to the other replies but as said, I really like this rod and getting on fine. :-)
In reply to Post #9
That's great to hear that you like the Treb spod. How much heavier is the spod compared to the Treb Lites?
Hope you elbow sorts itself out 👍
That's great to hear that you like the Treb spod. How much heavier is the spod compared to the Treb Lites?
Hope you elbow sorts itself out 👍
In reply to Post #1
The XSM is very similar to the treb spod. Quite heavy and difficult to compress. Hard work.
The XSM is very similar to the treb spod. Quite heavy and difficult to compress. Hard work.
In reply to Post #11
I can get the XSM to compress ok. Only took a short while to get used to the weight, seems okay now. By the time I've sent off for the XSM to be rebuilt with decent triple legged eyes (think the action would suffer as it's not that great now) I'd be better off just getting a new rod, which by all accounts is a better all round rod.
The Shimano Intensity spod has interested me, unfortunately they've not made a 13ft version, and who knows when that'll be out.
I can get the XSM to compress ok. Only took a short while to get used to the weight, seems okay now. By the time I've sent off for the XSM to be rebuilt with decent triple legged eyes (think the action would suffer as it's not that great now) I'd be better off just getting a new rod, which by all accounts is a better all round rod.
The Shimano Intensity spod has interested me, unfortunately they've not made a 13ft version, and who knows when that'll be out.
In reply to Post #9
Nothing wrong with the rod or using at shorter distances, we are talking about mega long range, it just can't hit the same distances as the treb lite fishing rods unless you compress it hard which is tough work.
Nothing wrong with the rod or using at shorter distances, we are talking about mega long range, it just can't hit the same distances as the treb lite fishing rods unless you compress it hard which is tough work.
In reply to Post #7
My distance won't be relevant to most as I only fish without any form of leader and only fish level line with 0.37 mono. Of course this doesn't make any difference for spoding as I use braid with a heavy leader and while the treb spod would do the distance I wanted it was easier with the torrix spod. Also bear in mind I can't cast as far as I used to as at 62 I just don't have the strength or coordination I had 20 years ago.
My distance won't be relevant to most as I only fish without any form of leader and only fish level line with 0.37 mono. Of course this doesn't make any difference for spoding as I use braid with a heavy leader and while the treb spod would do the distance I wanted it was easier with the torrix spod. Also bear in mind I can't cast as far as I used to as at 62 I just don't have the strength or coordination I had 20 years ago.
In reply to Post #14
This was why I asked the question. You were advocating Torrex spods in that guys thread from your own specific standpoint. Without even attempting to bicker and due respect, I'm not in your shoes with regards to age group etc, your needs are not mine.
If Yonny is correct in what he's saying about both the Treb spod and XSM spod weight wise, I think I'll be okay. It'll just be a case of learning a new rods characteristics. If I'm wrong, I'll more than happily say you were right all along 👍
It's one of those things, the more you spod out large amounts of bait at any sort of decent range, the stronger you get and the less knackering it becomes over time.
This was why I asked the question. You were advocating Torrex spods in that guys thread from your own specific standpoint. Without even attempting to bicker and due respect, I'm not in your shoes with regards to age group etc, your needs are not mine.
If Yonny is correct in what he's saying about both the Treb spod and XSM spod weight wise, I think I'll be okay. It'll just be a case of learning a new rods characteristics. If I'm wrong, I'll more than happily say you were right all along 👍
It's one of those things, the more you spod out large amounts of bait at any sort of decent range, the stronger you get and the less knackering it becomes over time.