All,
After some rod recommendations to cover 90% of angling situations. Must be 12-12.6 and have the ability to put bags up to 120 yards.
After some rod recommendations to cover 90% of angling situations. Must be 12-12.6 and have the ability to put bags up to 120 yards.
In reply to Post #1
I don't have as much experience with a wide range of rods as many others on here but from what I use or have used, I can recommend the Greys Aircurve in 3.25lb as a great all round rod. I'm also becoming fond of my Torrix which is in 3.5lb but it did take a bit of getting used to
I don't have as much experience with a wide range of rods as many others on here but from what I use or have used, I can recommend the Greys Aircurve in 3.25lb as a great all round rod. I'm also becoming fond of my Torrix which is in 3.5lb but it did take a bit of getting used to
In reply to Post #1
second hand set of Torrix TE would be a good bet
However i am sure there are many "newer" model rods available
second hand set of Torrix TE would be a good bet
However i am sure there are many "newer" model rods available
In reply to Post #1
Putting bags out to 120yds... actual "wrapped" 120, not estimated.
8lb mono and a shockie, or thin 30lb braid, or 0.35+ mono straight through.
A very big difference in rod requirements.
Putting bags out to 120yds... actual "wrapped" 120, not estimated.
8lb mono and a shockie, or thin 30lb braid, or 0.35+ mono straight through.
A very big difference in rod requirements.
In reply to Post #1
Ballista 12'6 3.5tc or ESP Terry Hearn 12'9 3.25.
Both can cast but are sweet to play fish under the tip on too unlike TE's which are more casting than fish playing rods
Ballista 12'6 3.5tc or ESP Terry Hearn 12'9 3.25.
Both can cast but are sweet to play fish under the tip on too unlike TE's which are more casting than fish playing rods
I have been through a lot of long range rods and ended back up on 12ft 6 Torrix TEs.
I ended up having to swap venues due to water quality issues recently, ended up on a 2.8 acre
lake fishing under the rod tips with my TEs and they are fantastic for that although they do look very much OTT on that size of lake.
I ended up having to swap venues due to water quality issues recently, ended up on a 2.8 acre
lake fishing under the rod tips with my TEs and they are fantastic for that although they do look very much OTT on that size of lake.
In reply to Post #1
How much do the Bags weigh?
If 4 ounces and over then Shimano TX2 Intensity or Kaizen Green 4lb.
Both great casting blanks - save the ££ unless you want to pay for the finish \ customize.
How much do the Bags weigh?
If 4 ounces and over then Shimano TX2 Intensity or Kaizen Green 4lb.
Both great casting blanks - save the ££ unless you want to pay for the finish \ customize.
In reply to Post #7
If say the aviator +2 or +3 would be a good choice. I have the +2's. They cast great and I would say better to play fish on than my old FS xs's.
If say the aviator +2 or +3 would be a good choice. I have the +2's. They cast great and I would say better to play fish on than my old FS xs's.
In reply to Post #7
Looking at a 4oz pva bag, do you mean the 12ft 4lb TC Kaizen Green or the 12.6ft version?
Looking at a 4oz pva bag, do you mean the 12ft 4lb TC Kaizen Green or the 12.6ft version?
In reply to Post #1
I have the century stealth graphenes in 12ft 3.5oz. Do the job you need easy. Not cheap though. I've been using 3.5oz leads but dont feel thats the optimum weight to get the most out if them, a 4oz solid bag would probably get the best out of them casting wise and getting that right compression
I have the century stealth graphenes in 12ft 3.5oz. Do the job you need easy. Not cheap though. I've been using 3.5oz leads but dont feel thats the optimum weight to get the most out if them, a 4oz solid bag would probably get the best out of them casting wise and getting that right compression
In reply to Post #1
Best all rounder I've built so far is the aviator 12.6 . So much so I built myself a set the week after. Will smack a lead a long way, and retains a nice soft tip. The spod rod also that matches is as good as they come aswell.
Best all rounder I've built so far is the aviator 12.6 . So much so I built myself a set the week after. Will smack a lead a long way, and retains a nice soft tip. The spod rod also that matches is as good as they come aswell.
In reply to Post #11
I have to agree! Quite simply the best rod I have ever owned and nothing I have seen since compares to this rod. The rod is completely different to the 12ft Aviator which I felt was too stiff for smaller waters.
I have to agree! Quite simply the best rod I have ever owned and nothing I have seen since compares to this rod. The rod is completely different to the 12ft Aviator which I felt was too stiff for smaller waters.
In reply to Post #9
The 12-6 will be lil easier to cast \compress and naturally go further, (provided a balanced lead weight) if swims\pegs allow.
I use solid bags that weigh around 4 oz or just over, with 0.35 mono straight through and TX2 Tribal 3.25 (TC is underrated) 12 ft due to tight swims. 110-120 max.
Great set up.
The 12-6 will be lil easier to cast \compress and naturally go further, (provided a balanced lead weight) if swims\pegs allow.
I use solid bags that weigh around 4 oz or just over, with 0.35 mono straight through and TX2 Tribal 3.25 (TC is underrated) 12 ft due to tight swims. 110-120 max.
Great set up.
In reply to Post #9
The 12ft 6 version is superb,I have aviators but for the money the greens are superb.I would have these over my aviators if buying again and save alot of money
The 12ft 6 version is superb,I have aviators but for the money the greens are superb.I would have these over my aviators if buying again and save alot of money