I get some with my abs order in the hydra k and they do a good job, not cray proof but not much is, they are plenty good enough for small fish attention though

In reply to Post #8
I’ve had the 12’6 torrix te for quite a few years and are lovely rods to use

Only thing for me is the length as quite a few of my waters have shrubbery everywhere so can be a bit tight but would thoroughly recommend

In reply to Post #15
I find a nice, heavy tweed plus four to be optimum. The shorter length saves a damp ankle section.
Coupled with a stout country brogue, you really can’t go far wrong in all weathers

Meet

In reply to Post #24
I live in lewes so not too bad, thanks will look him up

Merv

In reply to Post #20
Thanks one and all, think I’m going to do take the plunge

Would be nice to have a waggle first I reckon so need to find a builder of the ballistas somewhere near Sussex

Merv

Bon jour,

Has anyone fished pans lake before?

Is it nice? Is it super tricky? Is it a nice quiet place to spend a few nights?

Merv

In reply to Post #7
Thanks for the thoughts guys

I'm in Sussex and a lot of the lakes don't need long chucks and often a fair bit of overhead shrubbery and trees. I also have the 12ft6's if required

I saw those 10footers from Jeff and am tempted, guessing they'd be good for medium range stuff

I spend most of my time fishing bottom of the shelf to 15 wraps

Having done research the ballistas keep catching my eye. The ctx on offer also always have good reviews so tricky decision without waggling them

I'm not one for changing very often so either way would be a used a lot 10 year investment

Replies appreciated

Merv

Thinking of splashing out on some 11ft 3lb tc ballistas

Are they worth it though, would my fishing life be better for them or would the free spirit ct x on offer at the tackle box, ok 10footers rather than 11, be more than ok to see me through for the next 10 years? 3 would be the price of one

Really not sure if splashing is worth it

I currently have 12ft 6 te specials that are nice to use but a bit ott for 95% of my fishing. They were bought second hand for about 250 a rod

Are pricey wands worth it?

Merv

In reply to Post #7
Thanks very much, appreciated

I went in to chat to the two old boys in Hastings tackle at the weekend, love that shop

I'm in lewes which is a reasonable trek but had thought i will have to just pop down to see what I can see

Other lakes are days only down there

Merv

In reply to Post #3
Sweet Fanny adams