I've just got access to a couple of overgrown waters with big tench in them (not to mention a few big carp).
I'm considering a pair of 10ft rods to make confined swims a bit easier to fish...
I know very little about 10ft rods - a mate has some Tacklebox CFX rods for boat fishing and they are quite nice.
I want something that bends (main use will be big tench or barbel fishing with biggish leads) but is heavy enough to chuck 3oz feeders (50/60 yards max).
I'm thinking 2.5 - 2.75 test curve which seems to limit the choice a lot.
Tacklebox are selling 10ft ‘s' lite 2.75's off cheap - anybody tried those ? I know that the Free Spirit S rods in 12ft are very good.
Any recommendations for other 10 footers that bend; much appreciated.
Ideally not top of the range custom built prices as they aren't going to get lots of use.
I'm considering a pair of 10ft rods to make confined swims a bit easier to fish...
I know very little about 10ft rods - a mate has some Tacklebox CFX rods for boat fishing and they are quite nice.
I want something that bends (main use will be big tench or barbel fishing with biggish leads) but is heavy enough to chuck 3oz feeders (50/60 yards max).
I'm thinking 2.5 - 2.75 test curve which seems to limit the choice a lot.
Tacklebox are selling 10ft ‘s' lite 2.75's off cheap - anybody tried those ? I know that the Free Spirit S rods in 12ft are very good.
Any recommendations for other 10 footers that bend; much appreciated.
Ideally not top of the range custom built prices as they aren't going to get lots of use.
In reply to Post #1
Hi,
Free spirit has certainly what you are looking for.
A couple of other brands that can provide you the required 10ft rods are:
Sporten, pb products (they have lovely parabolic rods), korum
It might also be worth checking the barble department
Hi,
Free spirit has certainly what you are looking for.
A couple of other brands that can provide you the required 10ft rods are:
Sporten, pb products (they have lovely parabolic rods), korum
It might also be worth checking the barble department
Free Spirit have just re-released their E-Class range. They do a 10ft 2.5lb rod with 30mm butt ring, sure it's very nice and less than £150 a rod.
In reply to Post #2
Have a look at the S range 10ft mate l've. got the 3lb which are lovely rods and like all the S range they are nice to play fish on and they do a 2.75 too, not the cheapest option but nice rods.
Have a look at the S range 10ft mate l've. got the 3lb which are lovely rods and like all the S range they are nice to play fish on and they do a 2.75 too, not the cheapest option but nice rods.
In reply to Post #1
Thanks for the suggestions - very helpful.
Anymore ? before I take a trip to The Tacklebox for a comparison session......
Thanks for the suggestions - very helpful.
Anymore ? before I take a trip to The Tacklebox for a comparison session......
The Harrison Ballista 10ft 2.75lb test, are a really nice rod to use.
Not sure if they sell this blank built off the shelf though.
Not sure if they sell this blank built off the shelf though.
Have a think about 11ft.
In reply to Post #1
I managed to get some daiwa basiairs 10ft 3.25lb on sale, lovely rods and worth a look if you can find em
I managed to get some daiwa basiairs 10ft 3.25lb on sale, lovely rods and worth a look if you can find em
In reply to Post #1
Harrison Aviator 10' 3.25 . . . .use these pretty much exclusively now for UK fishing
Brilliant blanks - lightweight, easy to cast - had fish to 40+ and they handle them as well as any 12' rod I've ever owned . . .
Harrison Aviator 10' 3.25 . . . .use these pretty much exclusively now for UK fishing
Brilliant blanks - lightweight, easy to cast - had fish to 40+ and they handle them as well as any 12' rod I've ever owned . . .
In reply to Post #7
Thanks, but I really want to try 10ft as the key driver is very confined swims.
I already own an 11ft barbel rod which I'm very happy with and I use a 10ft marker/spod rod which makes life easier in tight swims and I really like the portability too.
Thanks, but I really want to try 10ft as the key driver is very confined swims.
I already own an 11ft barbel rod which I'm very happy with and I use a 10ft marker/spod rod which makes life easier in tight swims and I really like the portability too.
In reply to Post #1
I've got the CFX in 3lb test curve and they are a great set of rods, don't think you can go far wrong with them.
I've got the CFX in 3lb test curve and they are a great set of rods, don't think you can go far wrong with them.
Any time 10ft'ers come up, I always love recommending the TFG compacts. They have a lovely action if you can find a pair.
I can't speak for a 3oz feeder, but I've used mine with leads up to 2.5oz. I feel like they'd be able to handle the feeder on a smooth short range lob.
I can't speak for a 3oz feeder, but I've used mine with leads up to 2.5oz. I feel like they'd be able to handle the feeder on a smooth short range lob.