Hi
I'm getting a half decent bonus in a couple of weeks and want to spunk it on some new rods.
Budget will be uto £800 for 3 rods and a spod/marker rod
Been looking at the Tackle Box CF-X Black Edition Carp Rod 12ft 3.25lb cork rods based on recommendations I read, any more I should be looking at?
Cheers
I'm getting a half decent bonus in a couple of weeks and want to spunk it on some new rods.
Budget will be uto £800 for 3 rods and a spod/marker rod
Been looking at the Tackle Box CF-X Black Edition Carp Rod 12ft 3.25lb cork rods based on recommendations I read, any more I should be looking at?
Cheers
Johnson Ross have a clearance sale on their Free Spirit rods at the minute. Might be worth a look. Just ask them to check them over before you buy if you can't get to the shop yourself.
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I'd add the little extra and go with Harrison.
I'd add the little extra and go with Harrison.
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Are these going to be your " Forever rods" or just a stop gap to fish a particular lake at this point in time?
I would think about saving up the difference in price to get the "Forever rods ". I suppose it depends on how often you get a decent bonus, which you don't need to spend on essentials.
Are these going to be your " Forever rods" or just a stop gap to fish a particular lake at this point in time?
I would think about saving up the difference in price to get the "Forever rods ". I suppose it depends on how often you get a decent bonus, which you don't need to spend on essentials.
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Take a look at Tackle Tavern pre-loved . . . some decent sets on there with good savings.
Take a look at Tackle Tavern pre-loved . . . some decent sets on there with good savings.
Thanks all
These will hopefully be forever rods, any future bonuses (which should be ever year) will likely be spent on other things having recently split from wife and my boy.
Can't really push the budget anymore, unless the bonus comes out better than expected
These will hopefully be forever rods, any future bonuses (which should be ever year) will likely be spent on other things having recently split from wife and my boy.
Can't really push the budget anymore, unless the bonus comes out better than expected
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I've recently got the Cfx blacks in 10ft, they're a serious bit of kit, they look great, they feel great, and perform really nicely too! If you can go to the shop then I'd recommend it, they'll tell you more about why they're as good as they are.
I've recently got the Cfx blacks in 10ft, they're a serious bit of kit, they look great, they feel great, and perform really nicely too! If you can go to the shop then I'd recommend it, they'll tell you more about why they're as good as they are.
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The cfx rods are very good for the money, You wont go wrong with them
The cfx rods are very good for the money, You wont go wrong with them
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Keep an eye out for a second hand set, lots of people sell their gear for many reasons, some of it relatively new. Put a search in ebay and save it so anything new gets alerted to you. It may take a while, but there are real bargains to be had. Just make sure it's top quality and don't just jump on the first thing that comes up unless it's absolutely right for you.
Keep an eye out for a second hand set, lots of people sell their gear for many reasons, some of it relatively new. Put a search in ebay and save it so anything new gets alerted to you. It may take a while, but there are real bargains to be had. Just make sure it's top quality and don't just jump on the first thing that comes up unless it's absolutely right for you.
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Good advice. Good quality Harrison rods often come up for c.£600 a set and they will be better quality than any new rod purchased at that price point
Good advice. Good quality Harrison rods often come up for c.£600 a set and they will be better quality than any new rod purchased at that price point
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You will get a top set of second hand harrisons for that . If i was,nt between houses with all my stock in storage i would dig a new set out for you , unfortunately i cant get at anything for a while !
You will get a top set of second hand harrisons for that . If i was,nt between houses with all my stock in storage i would dig a new set out for you , unfortunately i cant get at anything for a while !
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Thanks for the replies and suggestions
I've save an eBay search for some CFX rods however @jeffire - I'm in no rush so can wait if a good set of suitable Harrison's would be achievable.
Just new to make sure I don't spunk the bonus on something else!!!
Thanks for the replies and suggestions
I've save an eBay search for some CFX rods however @jeffire - I'm in no rush so can wait if a good set of suitable Harrison's would be achievable.
Just new to make sure I don't spunk the bonus on something else!!!
CFX are forever rods too.
I can't think of any reason why I would ever change mine - they do everything I want them to do & can be built to your exact spec for a few quid extra.
if you are buying something special then get them built specifically how you want them mate - you'll never regret it.
I can't think of any reason why I would ever change mine - they do everything I want them to do & can be built to your exact spec for a few quid extra.
if you are buying something special then get them built specifically how you want them mate - you'll never regret it.
See if Bristol Angling are still selling the Terry hearns for 150 each, they had classics and distance when I bought some.
Probably struggle to find better at that price
Probably struggle to find better at that price
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I've just seen these, i have original Terry Hearn rods which are very good.
I've just seen these, i have original Terry Hearn rods which are very good.