In reply to Post #1
Hi m8,
Have a set of the crosscast xt, for a few years now in the 3.5lbs variant.
Bought them for dirt cheap, and have no bad things to say about them. Had scopes before
and the price difference is crazy but when it comes to actually fishing could not tell them a part in reality only that the scopes felt more like a broom. They feel more premium in hand then the price suggests. Even the 3.5lbs have a nice play to them not stiff at all. Really lovely rods for the price.

Regards.

In reply to Post #39
Hi mate,

Could you share you experiences with the xte what you did not like,
I would love to know.

In reply to Post #36
Sure m8,

Used them from when they came out.
Coming from the ci4 these are a tad heavier.
Still they never feel heavy in my arms, I use them with 12ft casting rods and 10 ft rods. They are smooth and feel like a quality reel, I used them in all conditions muds, dirt, hail everything they did not have a problem. Must say compared to the last ones I almost never get line knots while casting. Only one of the reels got dirt from the ground in it so it was giving out some bad sounds while winding. Easy fix just removed the spool cleaned it up a bit was as good as new.
Haven't tried the new XR version but the XTE is a good workhorse reel, keeps working while not thinking about and taking care of it.
If you can find them for a decent price even better.


Regards.

Rocking the leatherman sidekick, it follows me everywhere.
Use it quite often on site, good quality tool to have.
It has more than enough functions for my needs.
Very satisfied.

Could you use the tarp like an overwrap for a bivy. Will it act as a barier.
Never tried it, was thinking about getting a tarp and using it as an overwrap during winter and a porch when its a bit warmer.
Was thinking if its long and wide enoguh to come close to the ground on all sides. Might do the trick.

In reply to Post #8
That is my biggest worry. Well lads roof rack it is.

In reply to Post #2
Well i live in the city centre so i dont prefer an estate car, tho i will be looking in to it in the near future for sure, im rocking a c4 cactus 2016. When it comes to gear i rarely go angling solo. Usually with my buddy or my lady so its always gear for two.
My list is similar to your list just and one more bedchair and chair and thats about it.
One chair could be smaller to be fair could save a bit of space there. But the play might be to strap the bivvy and rod holdall to the roof rack that will work for sure. Im just not at ease about it. Have also two working vans but they are constantly in use for my business and i could never manage to get one free. They are also dirty as hell as i am i the construction business working with chemicals.
I will look into that roof basket seems secure and not that expensive.

Good evening guys,
Was wondering about potentialy trying to sleep on an air matress instead of a bedchair. I want to try to cut down on space in the car as i have a normal sized car and i always pack it to the brim and it aint fun.
Does anyone have any experience with sleeping on a air matress in a bivvy. I looked up the dimentions online they seem to be as tall if not taller then some bedchairs.
I could always strap a few items like my bivvy on the roof of my car but i kinda dont want to strap an expensive bivvy and roods to my roof rack. Is a bedchair actually better then a air matress if i dont have a bad back.


Thanks.

Hope that someone from here has tried them out.

Has anyone tried them out, reading about them they seem like they have everything you need at a decent price plus they seems compact and all.


https://youtu.be/cQqlInJxi7I