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FreeSpirit HI-S 220 13Ft top section (9 posts / 1,227 views)
gogamots gogamots
Posts: 2
Post #1 11 Jun 2026 21:09
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Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone can help or point me in the right direction.

I have a Free Spirit Hi-‘S’ 220 13ft carp rod that has been brilliant for long-range fishing, but unfortunately the top section has broken in half.

To be hones I’m surprised and a bit worried as it happened during the cast, nothing mega, just normal cast to 120m with a solid bag (small one).

I'm looking for a genuine replacement top section to match the rod perfectly.

Has anyone:
•⁠ ⁠Got a spare top section from a Hi-‘S’ 220 (or compatible model) they’d be willing to sell?
•⁠ ⁠Successfully sourced a spare from Free Spirit recently and can share contact tips?
•⁠ ⁠Seen one for sale on eBay, Facebook groups, or elsewhere?


Any help or advice would be massively appreciated — these are fantastic rods and I’d love to get it back in action.

Thanks in advance and tight lines! 🎣

Gogamots / Bristol
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #2 11 Jun 2026 21:39
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In reply to Post #1
if you want new tip section your need to go through a tackle shops that sells free spirit rods contact someone like the tackle box in kent 01322 2929400 or johnson ross tackle 01992 462044 either of shops will be able to help you out and get a new tip section
shane24 shane24
Posts: 904
Post #3 11 Jun 2026 21:52
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In reply to Post #1
Johnson Ross Tackle can help with a new Tip Section.

A very good mate of mine had exactly the same thing happen to him on 3 separate occasions with the Hi-S 220’s. Needless to say he has now moved them on.
gogamots gogamots
Posts: 2
Post #4 12 Jun 2026 14:44
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Wov I didn't realise they are so fragile until yesterday.
Looks like i need to sort out this one and move on and get something from Harrisons range then!
bigjim001 bigjim001
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Post #5 12 Jun 2026 17:22
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In reply to Post #4
Simeon bond actually used to be on here
shane24 shane24
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Post #6 14 Jun 2026 18:44
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In reply to Post #4
The 200s are supposed to be a lot more robust
sirch454 sirch454
Posts: 180
Post #7 15 Jun 2026 08:10
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This also happened to my mates HI- S just during a normal cast not a hefty hoof. He went to Free Spirit and bought another top section
nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
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Post #8 15 Jun 2026 19:06
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nicky_napkins nicky_napkins
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Post #9 15 Jun 2026 19:07
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Happened twice with my free spirit spod rod.
They replaced the first one for nothing and second one was £100.
Completely not my fault on either..
I was going to buy free spirit rods but bought Harrisons instead..
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