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carpbandit84 Last active 33 days ago
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3 Apr 2026 17:33
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hampshire, United Kingdom
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3 Apr 2026
@ 5:33pm
In reply to Post #1
Is this the same as saying 12ft 3lb 6 plus 2?
I have these rods and I think theyre brilliant.
Not sure on these comments about casting? Ive not had any issues what so ever. Had mine about 6 years now. I think they cast great.
I haven't had to cast megs distances with them, but have done 24 wraps with 20lb fluoro without issue.
If you want mega distance, definitely go with 13ft rods.
I loved the harrision 13ft 3.75 light rods. Could cast a braid miles. 38wraps was easy, but they were very stiff, not build for playing fish.
Aviator plus 2, are a very good compromise between casting and playing. Love mine.
20 Mar 2026
@ 6:22pm
In reply to Post #5
Xline 20lb is the best fluoro price vs quality. Its .40 still casts absolutely fine up to 25wraps sinks like a brick. The biggest thing I notice if I ever switch back to mono is undertow. I fish slack lines and Fluoro is brilliant for that. Fishing mono the undertow is a nightmare. With Fluorocarbon the line just sits still.
Fluorocarbon gives you great feedback when casting.
Its heavy, so the weight of the water aids hooking.
The abrasion resistance is much better, so less cut offs
Im convinced Fishing slack gives the fish more confidence to come into your swim.
Ive had no issue with 20lb xline fluoro since ive been using it for the past 4 years. I dont stretch it, It doesn't frap, especially when you get into grips with the best casting style for fluoro.
As long as you have a decent size spool, ive got 14000 shimanos it fishes lovely.
Proving im fishing under 25wraps, I wouldn't use anything else now.
6 Feb 2026
@ 5:02pm
In reply to Post #48
One on S2 Fizz and one on Tutti tonight.. come on the carp! If im in the right place im sure I'll catch!
29 Jan 2026
@ 11:23pm
In reply to Post #39
Cheers mate, top man
27 Jan 2026
@ 8:48am
In reply to Post #35
Thanks mate, did a bit of looking after posting.
Do like the look of those
26 Jan 2026
@ 9:20pm
In reply to Post #29
Hey Mark,
I hope uou are keeping well and enjoyed your holiday.

The GBP2 curry and GBP2 Ming i bought just b4 xmas are awesome but I am thinking I will keep them for summer (although I am using them on a tough syndicate as we speak, so fingers crossed, weather is looking Ace for tonight.

But I would like one of the following if you have them in stock, I am now torn between the Curry S2, Pineapple and Scopex S2 and the Fizz S2 🫣

What colour is the Fizz S2?.

Cheers, Matt.
25 Dec 2025
@ 3:52pm
In reply to Post #160
Loving the smell of the ming hookbaits. Now theyre a bit of me. Can't wait to try them out 😃
20 Dec 2025
@ 12:15pm
In reply to Post #140
Yea thats a gd bait. The K2 has the liquid from the garlic and enzyme bait on the hydra K base
12 Dec 2025
@ 5:18pm
In reply to Post #17
Active bait solutions Hydra K or K2 or essential baits B5. You will catch anywhere with those baits. I like to fish with a mix of them all with different sizes. The B5 you can get for 5.95 a kilo on black Friday deal. I always get like 40kilo to last the yr lol.
You can also buy overs from them at about 6 a kilo with post
Forum: Bait
12 Dec 2025
@ 5:15pm
In reply to Post #13
I thought S@O was my favourite flavour, but the monster crab and Sense Appeal Dan from Biological baits uses in his Robin Red popups smells so good, and and been doing so well for me. Such a great flavour.
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