Anyone care to compare & contrast the 13 foot Harrison Aviator spod rod with the 13 foot Free spirit Hi-S SPM?
I was looking to buy the Harrison but due to availability issues I'm now looking at alternatives. This is for distance spod work (150 yards).
I was looking to buy the Harrison but due to availability issues I'm now looking at alternatives. This is for distance spod work (150 yards).
In reply to Post #1
Had the C2-D and it was amazing for distance, will be a tad cheaper than the 2 you mentioned also and most probably a better blank...
Had the C2-D and it was amazing for distance, will be a tad cheaper than the 2 you mentioned also and most probably a better blank...
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the tacklebox CF-X black edition spod rod,I have the 12ft and can put the midi spomb 120-130 quite easily.They do a 13ft which would do the distance you require and save you some money
Have a look at the tacklebox CF-X black edition spod rod,I have the 12ft and can put the midi spomb 120-130 quite easily.They do a 13ft which would do the distance you require and save you some money
In reply to Post #1
Not used the FS but the Aviator 13 is the best spod I've ever used by a mile.
Not used the FS but the Aviator 13 is the best spod I've ever used by a mile.
In reply to Post #1
The FS do have a tendency to blow up after time ,I'd go with Harrison blanks all day long
The FS do have a tendency to blow up after time ,I'd go with Harrison blanks all day long
In reply to Post #5
Ive had shed loads of free spirit hi s and s range blanks over the years and never had one blow up on me. The only rod i had blow up on me was a 1.75 daiwa kevlar rod about 30 years ago but was probably my fault as i was using it off the pier in newquay.
Ive had shed loads of free spirit hi s and s range blanks over the years and never had one blow up on me. The only rod i had blow up on me was a 1.75 daiwa kevlar rod about 30 years ago but was probably my fault as i was using it off the pier in newquay.
In reply to Post #4
Same here. Absolute beast that is surprisingly easy to compress and isn't a nightmare when spodding a lot at distance
Same here. Absolute beast that is surprisingly easy to compress and isn't a nightmare when spodding a lot at distance
Thanks all, seems like the Harrison is the favoured one so I guess I'll wait it out.
In reply to Post #1
Currently using the Harrison Aviator Spod Rod in 12ft , this replaced my Free Spirit Hi S SPM Rod 13ft, both do the job as well as one another. i Also used the Harrison Trebuchet before and these rods are so much better IMO . Still none of them come close to the original Fox Warrior spod rod that is a proper tool!!
Currently using the Harrison Aviator Spod Rod in 12ft , this replaced my Free Spirit Hi S SPM Rod 13ft, both do the job as well as one another. i Also used the Harrison Trebuchet before and these rods are so much better IMO . Still none of them come close to the original Fox Warrior spod rod that is a proper tool!!
In reply to Post #9
Have you used a free spirit spam rd to compare to the aviator one. I only use.edium spombs most of the time and find the freespkrt.aplomb rob/emblem spot reel combo so heavy for that
Have you used a free spirit spam rd to compare to the aviator one. I only use.edium spombs most of the time and find the freespkrt.aplomb rob/emblem spot reel combo so heavy for that
In reply to Post #10
Yes , I used the Hi S SPM Rod in 13ft !
same set up with a Emblem Spod reel armacord shock leader with whiplash braid.
with a medium Spomb (cheep Chinese version
) with particles i would easy hit 30-35 "wraps" accurately.
I never found it too heavy.
Yes , I used the Hi S SPM Rod in 13ft !
same set up with a Emblem Spod reel armacord shock leader with whiplash braid.
with a medium Spomb (cheep Chinese version
) with particles i would easy hit 30-35 "wraps" accurately.I never found it too heavy.
In reply to Post #10
bit early be pissed aint it
bit early be pissed aint it
In reply to Post #12
Was walking through liverpool street train station, not paying attention. Would much rather have been pissed though
Was walking through liverpool street train station, not paying attention. Would much rather have been pissed though