After using 12ft rods since the 80s i've been using shorter but softer 1 3/4lb on a runs water over the past two years. After joining a new water my Free Spirit ES rods just feel too long, don't need to cast far and to be fair never had at the small lakes I like.
After much sole searching they are going and to be replaced with 10ft rods. At the moment my choice of replacement is ESP Onyx 3lb 10ft as the action is not too stiff.
Any recommendations for others to look at, not interested in Nash or other tele rods. Rod must have a nice playing action, broom handles are for the beach. Thanks for any replies in advance.
After much sole searching they are going and to be replaced with 10ft rods. At the moment my choice of replacement is ESP Onyx 3lb 10ft as the action is not too stiff.
Any recommendations for others to look at, not interested in Nash or other tele rods. Rod must have a nice playing action, broom handles are for the beach. Thanks for any replies in advance.
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Avid traction pro 10ft 3lber are nice rods bend through lovely and also have full length shrink handle or if you can find somewhere with them in stock the TF gear compact commercial 10ft 2.5lb
Avid traction pro 10ft 3lber are nice rods bend through lovely and also have full length shrink handle or if you can find somewhere with them in stock the TF gear compact commercial 10ft 2.5lb
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Harrison ballista stalker 10ft 2.75 t.c
Harrison ballista stalker 10ft 2.75 t.c
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I note already mentioned, but the TFG Carp Compact Commercial rod is probably one of the most amazing/enjoyable rods I have ever played fish on. The 10ft comes in 2.5lb test curve and has just the right amount of bend for carp up to 25lb.
I dont normally recommend TFG but they got these spot on.
I note already mentioned, but the TFG Carp Compact Commercial rod is probably one of the most amazing/enjoyable rods I have ever played fish on. The 10ft comes in 2.5lb test curve and has just the right amount of bend for carp up to 25lb.
I dont normally recommend TFG but they got these spot on.
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Second the Traction Pro's 3lb spot on, all I use now
Second the Traction Pro's 3lb spot on, all I use now
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Have a look at flanx. It's a German brand (relatively new) but their 10ft rods are very parabolic.
Others that could be advised are the avid traction and sportex morion stalkers.
Good luck with the choices
Have a look at flanx. It's a German brand (relatively new) but their 10ft rods are very parabolic.
Others that could be advised are the avid traction and sportex morion stalkers.
Good luck with the choices
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Iv the tracton Pro in 3.5lb 10 footers .
Can lob a lead 100 yards with them and good for under the tip 👍🏼
Iv the tracton Pro in 3.5lb 10 footers .
Can lob a lead 100 yards with them and good for under the tip 👍🏼
Google search for tfg compact carp rod carpforum and you will find its been bigged plenty on here.
A wand of a rod, pencil thin, a joy to play fish on, ideal under the tip but will chuck solid bags 60 yards for fun.
A wand of a rod, pencil thin, a joy to play fish on, ideal under the tip but will chuck solid bags 60 yards for fun.
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A couple of you have mentioned the Avid robs, might have to give them a look.
Has anybody tried the ESP Onyx rods yet, they felt nice in the shop.
A couple of you have mentioned the Avid robs, might have to give them a look.
Has anybody tried the ESP Onyx rods yet, they felt nice in the shop.
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I recently bought some 10ft Wychwood Extricator Plus rods. Had my first fish on them the other day. Only an upper double, but they were a joy to play the fish on. Nice and light too.
I recently bought some 10ft Wychwood Extricator Plus rods. Had my first fish on them the other day. Only an upper double, but they were a joy to play the fish on. Nice and light too.
i had some avid traction pro in 3lb, wish i never got rid tbh. great rods for the price
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Agree on those TFGs except I would say your being conservative at 25lb.
I'm so glad I bought a spare when supply was suspect, probably never need it but I would hate to damage one and not be able to replace it.
Agree on those TFGs except I would say your being conservative at 25lb.
I'm so glad I bought a spare when supply was suspect, probably never need it but I would hate to damage one and not be able to replace it.
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Have you looked at the Sonik Dominators in 10ft
I have the 12 footers and love them I also have the insurgents in 10ft but they are retractable tbh I was sceptical at first but after using them and catching on them I am no converted and they are the ones I use all the time 
Have you looked at the Sonik Dominators in 10ft
I have the 12 footers and love them I also have the insurgents in 10ft but they are retractable tbh I was sceptical at first but after using them and catching on them I am no converted and they are the ones I use all the time
Tacklebox cf x black edition get my vote I've a set in 3lb tc and their amazing in my opinion lovely to cast with and play fish. Also got the matching utility rod too
Had a chance to look and handle a range of 10ft rods today.
To be fair they all seemed well made and looked good, but all had a different feel
Nash X series. Nice rods.
ESP Onyx. Softest action for test curve.
Avid Pro. Liked these a lot but were let down with reel position, what were they thinking I'm 6' 3 and found the handle far to long. There not 13ft.
Trakker. Heavy against others.
Shimano. Stiff action.
I don't fish as much as years ago so more expensive and custom built rods were ignored.
For me the ESP were the one's but it would have been a toss up with the Avid if it the reel position was 2 inches nearer the butt. Having owned Free Spirit ES and before them Century Armalite mk1 I'm a sucker for softer action rods.
Thanks for your input guys.
To be fair they all seemed well made and looked good, but all had a different feel
Nash X series. Nice rods.
ESP Onyx. Softest action for test curve.
Avid Pro. Liked these a lot but were let down with reel position, what were they thinking I'm 6' 3 and found the handle far to long. There not 13ft.
Trakker. Heavy against others.
Shimano. Stiff action.
I don't fish as much as years ago so more expensive and custom built rods were ignored.
For me the ESP were the one's but it would have been a toss up with the Avid if it the reel position was 2 inches nearer the butt. Having owned Free Spirit ES and before them Century Armalite mk1 I'm a sucker for softer action rods.
Thanks for your input guys.