I bought a set of those exact rods for a dedicated method/solid bag setup, with braid mainline.
Cast well, decent playing action and maybe a tad heavier than more premium priced rods, although there wouldn't be much in it.
Can't fault them really and an absolute bargain at the price too.
I also think they look very nice too, not everyone will agree
Buy with confidence, I would say.

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I've never found any landing net at all difficult to break down, to be honest....

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If it's like here in the U.S., retailers, who ship frquently, can negotiate far better shipping rates with FedEx and others, then joe public can get.

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Quest Defier mk3 is well worth a look. I have the 1 man, which is roomy enough for me, but they now do a 2 man version.
Well made, 20,000 hh blackout material , I've had zero issues with my mk 2 and now mk 3.
The mk2 was a bit snug, but the re designed mk3, with flat back , has much better usuable space. More vents too and optional sealed inner capsule, which is a godsend with the many bugs, snakes, spiders etc here in Louisiana.
I can't recommend highly enough.

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They make a dedicated Obsidian Spod reel now, f.y.i.

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I wonder if they will turn out to be Delkim's first waterproof alarms ?

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I have used the Bulin T4 for years and never had an issue, apart from sliding pans , as above.
That's why I recently treated myself to the Trakker CG-4.
Basically the same stove, but with 4 fold out legs/arms instead of 3 .
That, along with a slightly bigger footprint, has meant that the old Spank Monkey is far more stable on top.
Another nice touch is the 4 adjustable feet, meaning you can get it nice and level, so no oil pooling to one side of the pan.
A bit pricier thqn the Bulin, but well worth it to me.
As I knew the previous Trakker CG-3 was simply a re badged T4, I had a look around t'internet to see if Bulin were putting out the same stove, but didn't find that to be the case, so I ended up paying the inevitable Carp Tax.
That said, I'm well pleased with my purchase and feel it's still good value, seeing as how long these stoves last.

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4 lb Kaizen, or would that be overkill ? While I'm not looking for mega range, I do throw some hefty pack balls. I do like a rod to bend with a fish on too, for what it's worth...

As per title, any recomendations for affordable set of rods for solid bags and/or method ?
I would add that our version of method here in the U.S. is called packbait, which in my case would mean casting a large ball of oatmeal/panko based bait formed around a feeder, total weight around 5 or 6 ounces, sometimes as much as 8 ounces.
Not needing especially long range, but rather rods that can take said abuse and hold up.
A good friend here swears by his cheapo Sonik Vader X 3.5's and has had zero issues with them.
That said, has me looking at Sonik HeroX in 12ft 3.5.
Any feedback, or alternative suggestions much appreciated. Currently using Avid Traction 3.5's and wish I could still get another to make a full set, they have been very dependable.
Kaizen Green 12ft 4lb worth a look ? FS Helicals look good value too, but vendor here doesn't have the 3.5's in stock....

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Free Spirit CTX SPM is very good and won't break the bank.