Morning,
Looking for views on the Century C2 Sp 13ft 3.75 against a Harrison Trebuchet Light.
I'm fairly small, 5ft 8 and 10st and am looking for a distance rod that I can compress, whilst restricted to a lead size of 3.5oz, whilst needing to be able to fish reasonably accuratley at 120yds max.
Currently have old style C2 12ft 3.5, plus Old Torrix, so happy with either brand. In an ideal world I would be able to test both models, but cannot. I can compress a 13ft TX2 Intensity, so think 13ft would help me with a more forgiving action than 12ft.
Thanks
Ian

In reply to Post #1
I am waiting for an answer as well.

In reply to Post #2
The 13ft Trebuchet Light is easy to compress and I find accurate distance casting a lot easier than I expected.
My Spod Rod is a Century C2 Distance which is also good to cast with and easy to use.
So I don't think you can go wrong with either rod's really but I know the Trebuchet Light have a nice playing action and feel in control of the fish.

I have owned both and I personally found that after owning the treb lights they went soft over the three years I had them.
And having previously had century I knew this hadn't happened previously so bought the c2sp 13ft 3 3/4.
Had them about 4 years now and wouldn't buy anything from a different brand.
Century's are expensive but they last.
I have also owned the c2d's and during that time I thought I had lost my accuracy when casting.
It was just the fact the rod was too stiff.

In reply to Post #4
I have had my Treb Lites since they came out over 10 years ago I believe. No change in their action that I can detect.
But I do only use them for distance work and use 11 ft Ballista's in 3lb t/c for short to medium range.

In reply to Post #4
Rods "going soft" is a myth as far as modern blanks go

In reply to Post #6
Agree.

I think its just that we get used to the feel of the rod and get more confident giving it a proper chuck. So after time you almost get complacent as to the rods power and they seem softer.

I had a tip section break so ordered two new ones as I thought the old ballista tip would have softened so wanted to be sure they matched up ok.
When I compared the new ones to the very old, original tip, they were all exactly the same, new and old!

I agree with Ian (6) and Dave (7). My 1990's Ballistas were used and abused for twenty years. Often chucking big leads and marker floats or towing in huge rafts of weed, they still have a 2 3/4lb TC.

In reply to Post #4
Harrison blanks do not go soft . Some of the original ballistas did which is why they were quickly altered to the mk 2.
Both the century and harrison rods mentioned will be up to the job.