Hi
Does anyone have any info on the new quickdraw rods ESP are bringing out this spring (saw a caption on their Instagram)
Thanks
Does anyone have any info on the new quickdraw rods ESP are bringing out this spring (saw a caption on their Instagram)
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
I don't know but maybe they are going to be a higher end rod such as the classic blank hope so I def buy them I see QuickDraw rods being reduced few shops
I don't know but maybe they are going to be a higher end rod such as the classic blank hope so I def buy them I see QuickDraw rods being reduced few shops
In reply to Post #1
Let's hope they are better than the first ones, worst rods ESP have ever marketed.
Let's hope they are better than the first ones, worst rods ESP have ever marketed.
In reply to Post #3
I am just interested to know why they are not good as I know nothing about them but have been thinking of buying some now price dropping
I am just interested to know why they are not good as I know nothing about them but have been thinking of buying some now price dropping
I have a set of the originals. For the money there is nothing wrong with them.
In reply to Post #3
What didn't you like about them?
What didn't you like about them?
In reply to Post #5
I completely agree, been using some for a couple of seasons and they haven't skipped a beat for me, fine with smaller fish and great at bullying bigger fish when snag fishing.
I completely agree, been using some for a couple of seasons and they haven't skipped a beat for me, fine with smaller fish and great at bullying bigger fish when snag fishing.
In reply to Post #3
Other than a few eyes going shiny mine have been great. Interested to know what's wrong with them for a sub £100 rod.
Other than a few eyes going shiny mine have been great. Interested to know what's wrong with them for a sub £100 rod.
I been hoping ESP bring out a better quality retractable rod - If they are based on the Alcolyte, Terry Hearn or even Ultralight/Tectrix blanks then I will be jumping at them.
In reply to Post #3
I've been using the 9ft 3lb Quickdraws and they've been good. I've not used any other retractables so have nothing to compare them to, but for me they are great. Prior to these I used 9ft 2.75lb ESP stalkers which were also good budget rods. I just wanted some retractables that are easier to transport on a bike etc.
I've been using the 9ft 3lb Quickdraws and they've been good. I've not used any other retractables so have nothing to compare them to, but for me they are great. Prior to these I used 9ft 2.75lb ESP stalkers which were also good budget rods. I just wanted some retractables that are easier to transport on a bike etc.
When I had them I also had hearn classics , many lower end rods from the same manufacturer have similar actions to there higher end rods but just have cheaper more budget friendly fittings. The quickdraw feels completely different from it's higher end cousins and personally I thought it felt dead in use with no finesse whatsoever.
i personally think the ESP Stalkers are a nicer rod than the Quickdraw
In reply to Post #12
I think I prefered my stalkers but I wanted something retractable hence the change. Still like the Quickdraws too.
I think I prefered my stalkers but I wanted something retractable hence the change. Still like the Quickdraws too.
Anyone have any more info?
In reply to Post #14
I'veI got the 10 ft 31/4 got them for France boatwork , used them last week and really enjoyed using them caught loads of big carp on them and even managed a 112lb catfish on them and they handled lovely for the money can't fault them one bit ,nice through action
I'veI got the 10 ft 31/4 got them for France boatwork , used them last week and really enjoyed using them caught loads of big carp on them and even managed a 112lb catfish on them and they handled lovely for the money can't fault them one bit ,nice through action