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Spod Rod question (32 posts / 2,547 views)
JeffE JeffE
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Post #1 5 Jan 2024 12:45
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I have done a search but can't find what I'm looking for.

There was a thread on spod rods recently and as well as the usual Free Spirit / Tackle Box / Shimano recommendations, another rod was recommended that sounded pretty good. Might have been on a Harrison blank?

Can anybody help please? Thanks in advance.
ip100 ip100
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Post #2 5 Jan 2024 13:06
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In reply to Post #1
Most likely the aviator. Incredible rods
JeffE JeffE
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Post #3 5 Jan 2024 14:55
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On the Harrison website they only mention a 12ft 6 ins version so I take it that those shops advertising 12ft and 13ft versions are getting them custom made by somebody?
ip100 ip100
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Post #4 5 Jan 2024 15:17
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Nope, they are factory built in those lengths. I have the 13 foot one, ordered one day and arrived the next.
JeffE JeffE
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Post #5 5 Jan 2024 15:39
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Was that from Harrison themselves?
ip100 ip100
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Post #6 5 Jan 2024 15:46
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No mate, Johnson Ross. But rest assured they are factory build. Tbh I don't think Harrison sell directly(I may be wrong but I'd be surprised).
JeffE JeffE
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Post #7 5 Jan 2024 15:47
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OK thanks. Johnson Ross was one of the tackle shops I was referring to below.
ip100 ip100
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Post #8 5 Jan 2024 15:50
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Yeah they are all the same mate. The Harrison website isn't updated much . I've had mine next to one bought from elsewhere and it is identical. If you dont mind waiting you could probably get a custom one built a bit cheaper tbh,
jeffire jeffire
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Post #9 5 Jan 2024 18:08
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No Harrison dont sell directly as a rule . The Aviator are the best spod rods by a mile
mark1009
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Post #10 5 Jan 2024 18:12
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Would you say the version with the Ti rings is worth the extra money?
jeffire jeffire
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Post #11 5 Jan 2024 18:33
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No especially not if you use braid. Ive seen them groove with braid.But i,ll build you one with them if you want one !
mark1009
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Post #12 5 Jan 2024 18:36
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Good to know. Thanks.
mark1009
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Post #13 5 Jan 2024 18:51
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Might be in touch, when i save some more pennies.
jeffire jeffire
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Post #14 5 Jan 2024 19:55
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Yeah bloody expensive things !
JeffE JeffE
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Post #15 7 Jan 2024 12:18
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What's the Raven Edition? Is it just a different reel seat, and should I just go for the normal 13 ft version?

Also, are the American Tackle Vortex ring set the rings that jeffire says to steer clear of?
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