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New rods ??? Advice please (12 posts / 1,209 views)
Big1edd
Posts: 3
Post #1 27 Aug 2021 08:25
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Hi everyone
I'm getting back into my beloved carp fishing after 4 years away due to family stuff but sold all my gear 😭
Yes I know I should not have 🙄
so now buying a new set up 🤑
I would like some advice on rods as have around £1000 to spend and wanted a rod that can help with my distance work but still have a nice action to play the fish ?
Also 12 foot or 13 foot ??

Thanks 😊
Adamroybooth Adamroybooth
Posts: 1,043
Post #2 27 Aug 2021 09:55
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In reply to Post #1
Harrison aviator 12 ft plus or the 13ft 3.5 lb should be on the list to take a look at.
Hitman Hitman
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Post #3 27 Aug 2021 10:39
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I have the free spirit ctx 3.25tc rods and for the money they are great for playing fish and for distance work 👍
ip100 ip100
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Post #4 27 Aug 2021 10:56
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In reply to Post #1
Harrison aviator flex is what you want
allrounder2
Posts: 140
Post #5 27 Aug 2021 11:44
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In reply to Post #1
ballista's are very versatile.
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #6 27 Aug 2021 13:14
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In reply to Post #1
Harrison aviators
The-Heff The-Heff
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Post #7 27 Aug 2021 15:06
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In reply to Post #1
If you want loads of rod makes and models suggested, with no rationale, this forum is the place for that.

If you want advice, and to see whats out there, your best bet is to go into a shop and have a chat with them
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #8 27 Aug 2021 16:44
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In reply to Post #7
You are getting very cynical in your old age
Big1edd
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Post #9 27 Aug 2021 18:58
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In reply to Post #7
Yes absolutely right, unfortunately though I live in rural west Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 so nearly 2 hours to the closest one 😭so trying the easiest option first 😄
Big1edd
Posts: 3
Post #10 27 Aug 2021 18:59
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In reply to Post #9
Thanks for the advice everyone definitely look into everything mentioned 👊
TeeCee
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Post #11 28 Aug 2021 12:00
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Where are you fishing and what do you term "distance"?

For an off the shelf job that has cast record distances - some companies might claim their rods are capable of 200yds, this rod actually will do it and some - for the money, the Shimano TX7 Intensity are a very good choice. £660 for 3 rods.
Tony59 Tony59
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Post #12 28 Aug 2021 15:32
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Like several have said - 13' Harrison Aviators 3.5lb
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