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12ft/13ft rod comparison? (3 posts / 900 views)
bondykk
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Post #1 7 Apr 2021 07:55
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I'm after a new set of rods, I've just sold my terry Hearn 12ft6 3.25tc rods , these rods where great however I just thought they lacked that extra bit of backbone I needed to reach further distances..
I'm looking at getting a set of 3.5tc /3.75tc rods but I'm torn whether I'll benefit if getting 12ft or 13ft rods
I've been looking at the FREE SPIRIT S LITE IVES , also been offered a set of HARRISON TREB LITES 12ft in 3.75tc .I'm after a set of rods that will give me that little bit more distance if needed but not to pokey !

Couid people who have experience in using both 12ft and 13ft rods give there user opinions please?
Is it going to make much of a difference with casting a 12ft rod or 13ft rod? Any advice greatly appreciated.
Adamroybooth Adamroybooth
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Post #2 7 Apr 2021 08:04
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In reply to Post #1
You'll get loads of different advice re brands / rods. Mine would be a call to bob at angling direct brum. u could stick to the 12 ft 6 and go for a Harrison te. Im sure bob has one there you could possibly try.
13ft 3.5/3.75 (in the main) will be so so pokey compared to what you had.
jeffire jeffire
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Post #3 7 Apr 2021 12:37
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In reply to Post #1
No one can really advise on casting until they actually see you cast . I cant comment on free spirit but will say i dont think you will like treb lites, i would look at the aviators much better playing action than the trebs but not as nice as the rods you sold i suspect.
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