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Harrison Cerbera 3.25 vs Aviator Flex 3lb.2oz (12 posts / 2,403 views)
fpapeter fpapeter
Posts: 35
Post #1 17 Jan 2021 09:12
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Hi guys been looking at these 2 rods had Torrix 3.25 for 12 years. The torrix are a bit stiff when playing fish for me, the max I fish is up to 100 yards 90% with solid or mesh pva bags usually up to 80 yards. From what I can tell the Cerbera seem to be a bit more softer in action especially in the tip where as the Aviator Flex are stiffer in the tip but softer in the butt. Thanks guys.
bluebeat13
Posts: 2,168
Post #2 17 Jan 2021 11:35
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Given the choice, I would always want to be stiffer in the tip and softer in the butt.
fpapeter fpapeter
Posts: 35
Post #3 17 Jan 2021 18:37
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In reply to Post #2
Looking online it says the Cerbera is less fast than the Torrix but quicker than the Chimera having carbon 1k carbon fabric finish like a Torrix but with the tip tapers of the Chimera. Where as the Aviator Flex has a fast taper with woven fabric to the tip but the butt is a slower taper with added power zone. So is the Cerbera nicer to play fish on or the Aviator Flex? Thanks guys.
jeffire jeffire
Posts: 4,442
Post #4 17 Jan 2021 18:44
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In reply to Post #3
Both excellent for playing fish.
fpapeter fpapeter
Posts: 35
Post #5 17 Jan 2021 19:02
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In reply to Post #4
Thanks mate which would you say is better for medium to large sized PVA bag work up to 90 yards and which out of the 2 would you recommend for the above thanks?
maplecream
Posts: 723
Post #6 17 Jan 2021 20:27
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In reply to Post #5
The rods you've got are better than both the others for fishing bags at that distance.
I agree about the torrix being stiff though, not my best buy, an expensive mistake for me.
fpapeter fpapeter
Posts: 35
Post #7 17 Jan 2021 20:42
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In reply to Post #6
Same as you I have had them 12 years they are getting tatty and worn now wanted something from Harrison the same quality that plays fish better but can still cast PVA bags a fair way. From what I have read the Cerbera have a better playing action than the Aviator Flex but can still cast PVA bags I think?
maplecream
Posts: 723
Post #8 17 Jan 2021 20:47
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In reply to Post #7
They are a completely different action to the torrix, seem softer mid blank.
I'm sure they would be fine in 3.25, but would take some getting used to after the torrix
fpapeter fpapeter
Posts: 35
Post #9 18 Jan 2021 06:42
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In reply to Post #8
Any more info guys which is better for PVA bag fishing mostly up to 90 yards but nicer to play fish on thanks?
noj
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Without having used either, they would have to be pretty tasty to be better at what you want than a ballista.
Or a torrix but in 2.5 or 2.75 with 7-8 guides and a tip
duggs
Posts: 5,559
Post #11 18 Jan 2021 07:22
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In reply to Post #9
I prefer the cerbera to the torrix but pva bags aren't a big part of my fishing, if they were I'd have bought torrix.
The flex should have a nicer playing action but would not be as good casting bags.

Recovery on my cerberas is a bit slow once you go above 3.5 oz, if you want to use 3oz leads and a big bag I'd say these aren't for you. Much better suited to straight lead fishing imo
littleian littleian
Posts: 1,505
Post #12 18 Jan 2021 17:05
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In reply to Post #11
Ive only used my flex's with medium bags so far but they seem more than capable, they seem to really zing them out there too but I'm no expert on any kind of range fishing
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