In reply to Post #95
I'm maxing out about 115 with my 9 footers but I don't do much long distance stuff so I'm sure with practice I could get a little more out. Has anyone else found they cast better with lighter leds? I.e. 2.5oz-3oz? Mine are the 3.5lb scopes but I find I can't generate enough speed with a 4oz to reach full potential. Could just b a confidence thing. As I said I don't do a lot of distance fishing and I do worry that giving it a wack with a big lead will end up with a broken rod!! 😂😂

In reply to Post #48
Had scopes for a year now and have sold my 12ft greys platinums as I just wasn't using them anymore! I'm a single dad with two boys and most of my sessions begin with dropping them off to their grandparents for the night. Using scopes mean all my gear is tucked away in the boot so no need to fold down any seats and makes this process much easier! I think most of the benefits have already been mentioned on here but but I will add that scalling down to scopes has somehow made my fishing even more enjoyable. Also let's not forget that the whole concept of scope is "to hunt for carp" it's a valid point that the extra 3ft of carbon doesn't weigh much more however the foldeddown package is just so much more manageable. I've certainly upped my catch rate dramatically since going over to scope and fingers crossed the rest of you don't because that leaves the small swims and far off points all to me!!! 👍