Hi all my trusty old Nash Dwarfs are starting to show there age now so i'm looking at replacements for them.I have a budget of about £150 per rod and my main wants are 3lb tc,40mm butt ring and possibly a cork handle.
I have seen the Wychwood - Extricator Plus rods for a good price which seem to tick all the boxes so that is one i have considered but it would mean i would have to buy a new rod holdall which would the money i have saved would be used on that.
Im open to suggestions and look forward to your replies
I have seen the Wychwood - Extricator Plus rods for a good price which seem to tick all the boxes so that is one i have considered but it would mean i would have to buy a new rod holdall which would the money i have saved would be used on that.
Im open to suggestions and look forward to your replies
In reply to Post #1
A new Dwarf set? not many rods will be better then the Dwarfs if you are after fish playings rods, especially not in the price range up to 150
A new Dwarf set? not many rods will be better then the Dwarfs if you are after fish playings rods, especially not in the price range up to 150
Bristol Angling have most models of Scopes reduced. 10ft 2.75 and 10ft 3lb corks with 40mm butts all under £150
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at Chiltern Custom Rods, they build sublime retractable rods in your budget.
Have a look at Chiltern Custom Rods, they build sublime retractable rods in your budget.
In reply to Post #4
Strangely enough i messaged them today asking about there rods and it will cost me £200 a rod at least but i am tempted to spend the extra after seeing people recommend them on here
Strangely enough i messaged them today asking about there rods and it will cost me £200 a rod at least but i am tempted to spend the extra after seeing people recommend them on here
In reply to Post #3
Cheers for the heads up ive just took a look
Cheers for the heads up ive just took a look
In reply to Post #1
I have to admit i do love mine they are the first version that were released and never had a problem with them
I have to admit i do love mine they are the first version that were released and never had a problem with them
In reply to Post #7
Why not keep them? If they are starting to show their age I'd keep them.
If looks bother you than you'll look a seasoned angler
Why not keep them? If they are starting to show their age I'd keep them.
If looks bother you than you'll look a seasoned angler
In reply to Post #5
Ah, I thought they were still doing a set of 3 for £475.
Another thought if you are budget conscious is the Ultimate Bionic Extender rods, I know I shouldn't as I have enough rods but, I bought a set of 3 in 3.5tc yesterday for a particular set of circumstances in France for under £150 for the 3 in the sale.
Ah, I thought they were still doing a set of 3 for £475.
Another thought if you are budget conscious is the Ultimate Bionic Extender rods, I know I shouldn't as I have enough rods but, I bought a set of 3 in 3.5tc yesterday for a particular set of circumstances in France for under £150 for the 3 in the sale.
In reply to Post #1
The Extricator Plus 10' are great rods. You won't go wrong with them if you decide to opt for a two piece non retractable rod.
The Extricator Plus 10' are great rods. You won't go wrong with them if you decide to opt for a two piece non retractable rod.
In reply to Post #10
Same as the post below; I would heartily recommend the wychwhoods. Lovely playing action. The set I bought retired my Ballistas.
Only gripe is the built in line clip is naff and gets in the way of putting your own one on.
Same as the post below; I would heartily recommend the wychwhoods. Lovely playing action. The set I bought retired my Ballistas.
Only gripe is the built in line clip is naff and gets in the way of putting your own one on.
In reply to Post #9
I have actually looked at those because someone said they were exactly the same as another companies rod that were twice the price.
I have actually looked at those because someone said they were exactly the same as another companies rod that were twice the price.
In reply to Post #10
Yeah my late dad had a set of the 6fts and absolutely loved them
I can get a pair of the wychwoods with cork handles for just under £180
Yeah my late dad had a set of the 6fts and absolutely loved them
I can get a pair of the wychwoods with cork handles for just under £180
In reply to Post #12
They are exactly the same as the Cotswold Pace rods. He charges more than double the price.
They are exactly the same as the Cotswold Pace rods. He charges more than double the price.
In reply to Post #14
I bought them due to price for an area that can be dodgy with the locals in France and
would rather they were taken than my expensive rods, not that I want anything taken but, you get my drift and at £48 each it doesn't break the bank.
I bought them due to price for an area that can be dodgy with the locals in France and
would rather they were taken than my expensive rods, not that I want anything taken but, you get my drift and at £48 each it doesn't break the bank.