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Decent casters - Spod Rod (12 posts / 1,556 views)
Adamroybooth Adamroybooth
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Post #1 9 Feb 2023 15:37
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calling any decent casters out there.

Looking for any recommendations for a premium 13ft spod rod for long range work. Particularly if you have tried a few.

I know everybody's technique may be different etc etc. Just looking to narrow it down to a couple or so premium models.

Thank you
bmthman bmthman
Posts: 978
Post #2 9 Feb 2023 17:18
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I have the original Fox XT 13ft Spod Rod which I used for distance work for years. But you have to use good technique to compress it.

Now I use the Century C2 13ft Spod Rod and can cast a bit further but its a lot easier to use which is the main benefit. But it's still quite a heavy rod though.
Mculk Mculk
Posts: 59
Post #3 9 Feb 2023 18:22
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In reply to Post #1
Friend of mine used a 13ft code rod, custom built, he fishes comfortably to 35 wraps, I haven't personaly used them but they look well made and seems to do the job their made for
Spike Spike
Posts: 2,098
Post #4 9 Feb 2023 18:36
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The 13ft tackle box rods are proper weapons. I use the 12ft to 160 yards. Me mate has the 13 and I struggled when I had a go. Would need more practice but he'd hit 180+ with it.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #5 9 Feb 2023 18:44
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In reply to Post #1
Tacklebox cfx black edition spod rods are superb,I have the 12ft version and i love it
Busted
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Post #6 9 Feb 2023 19:19
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13ft aviator spod. Unbelievable blank. Ive tried a lot of fs, century and other harrison blanks.

As already mentioned, the original fox xt 13ft is the only one that comes close.

Im a fairly big caster (couple of lessons, lots of practice, tall, good hand speed etc) and this made distance spodding (up to about 160) an absolute doddle. Not that it matters but i can do 200yds with a 5oz lead and korda spod braid

Im on my second one now, managed to stand on the 1st one after 7 years. If i ever need another, it'll be one of these

If you look at Harrison, dont be tempted by the 13ft trebuchet spod. The fishing blanks are great but the spod rod is a back breaker
Dazjones Dazjones
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Post #7 9 Feb 2023 21:11
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I've currently got a Daiwa Basia 13ft spod rod, that'll probably get you any distance you want, think TFT sell them exclusively, got mine from them for £280 in one of their sales.

Daz
Adamroybooth Adamroybooth
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Post #8 9 Feb 2023 23:42
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Thanks chaps - v helpful
audiguypaul audiguypaul
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Post #9 10 Feb 2023 07:53
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Shimano 13ft Intensity Spod, cracking rod.
Carphunterwill Carphunterwill
Posts: 403
Post #10 10 Feb 2023 11:23
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The old 13ft LRS does me pretty well, quite a stiff blank though
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #11 10 Feb 2023 11:47
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13' Free Spirit S Lite SPM - I'm a self confessed 'bang average' caster but can fling this further than my Aviator Plus rods
Adamroybooth Adamroybooth
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Post #12 11 Feb 2023 11:08
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Anybody any experience of the spombx ?
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