Hi guys,
I've just taken delivery of 3 of the said rods - 13ft 3.5's
Has anyone got a set of the same rods and can offer and advice of using them for solid bags?
I've seen on the Daiwa website that the maximum recommended casting weight is 4oz. I've got some solid bags left from a session that are 6oz.
Would these be ok to use at a distance of around 80-100yds as I don't want to overload the rods and create issues?
I can't use a leader as they're banned until the weed dies down but I wanted to use up the bags and just wondered if the 3.5's will be ok at that range with 6oz bags or if I'd be better off using them at short range. TIA
Also, has anyone who's got a set of these in 3.5 and fitted a line clip and if so, which one fits?
I've always used the cheap ones from eBay that are fitted using a runner O ring but as the blanks these are thicker they don't fit so I need to buy some new ones
I've just taken delivery of 3 of the said rods - 13ft 3.5's
Has anyone got a set of the same rods and can offer and advice of using them for solid bags?
I've seen on the Daiwa website that the maximum recommended casting weight is 4oz. I've got some solid bags left from a session that are 6oz.
Would these be ok to use at a distance of around 80-100yds as I don't want to overload the rods and create issues?
I can't use a leader as they're banned until the weed dies down but I wanted to use up the bags and just wondered if the 3.5's will be ok at that range with 6oz bags or if I'd be better off using them at short range. TIA
Also, has anyone who's got a set of these in 3.5 and fitted a line clip and if so, which one fits?
I've always used the cheap ones from eBay that are fitted using a runner O ring but as the blanks these are thicker they don't fit so I need to buy some new ones
In reply to Post #1
Can't help you with your question But wondered how you are getting on with these rods ?
Can't help you with your question But wondered how you are getting on with these rods ?
In reply to Post #1
I've got a set of these. I use them with a 4.5 oz lead at about 28 wraps max and they seem fine. I'm far from an expert but just from the way they feel to me, my gut would say that 6oz at 100 yrds might be a bit of a push. I use them with braid so there's zero give compared to mono which I think is probably a bit harsher than if you were to use mono
I've got a set of these. I use them with a 4.5 oz lead at about 28 wraps max and they seem fine. I'm far from an expert but just from the way they feel to me, my gut would say that 6oz at 100 yrds might be a bit of a push. I use them with braid so there's zero give compared to mono which I think is probably a bit harsher than if you were to use mono
In reply to Post #3
I have been wondering if there are issues with these rods, as it seems Daiwa only had them on the market for a short time ?
Perhaps they have been re badged as the new Emblems, which appear to have very similar specs ?
I have been wondering if there are issues with these rods, as it seems Daiwa only had them on the market for a short time ?
Perhaps they have been re badged as the new Emblems, which appear to have very similar specs ?
In reply to Post #4
Intriguing ,any chance of posting this info please, for comparisons purposes
Intriguing ,any chance of posting this info please, for comparisons purposes
In reply to Post #2
How do you find them playing fish close in ? What were you using prior to switching to these ?
How do you find them playing fish close in ? What were you using prior to switching to these ?
In reply to Post #6
Sorry I've only just seen this!
I've only used them for singles up to 100yds - being a thicker blank then my 3lb infinities, I thought they'd be less responsive under the tip but I've been pleasanty suprised at the action.
Hopefully they'll get put through their paces this season but so far I like them - £450 for a set of 3 gets you a lot of rod!
Sorry I've only just seen this!
I've only used them for singles up to 100yds - being a thicker blank then my 3lb infinities, I thought they'd be less responsive under the tip but I've been pleasanty suprised at the action.
Hopefully they'll get put through their paces this season but so far I like them - £450 for a set of 3 gets you a lot of rod!
In reply to Post #7
I took a punt at the price point As you say noticeably thicker / larger blanks
Only used them once But quite happy so far The battle curve even on pasties was pleasantly surprising
I took a punt at the price point As you say noticeably thicker / larger blanks
Only used them once But quite happy so far The battle curve even on pasties was pleasantly surprising