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Exiledcarper
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Exiledcarper
   Old Thread  #5 26 Feb 2026 at 2.42am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #4
Free Spirit CTX SPM is very good and won't break the bank.
jhhilton1983
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jhhilton1983
   Old Thread  #4 24 Feb 2026 at 6.58pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #3
As bait man says most are just too soft IMO.

I have a torrix spod rod and use that for all my markering and spot finding work, as well as spodding.

I have a cheap Fox marker rod, which i take and only use if i want to have a float on the spot when spodding to be super accurate (these days that's extremely rare)
Baitman
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Baitman
   Old Thread  #3 24 Feb 2026 at 8.35am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Most marker rods are just a 3lb or 3.25 rebadged rod from the companies range.
Often they are too soft or floppy to cast out a 3 or 4oz lead and a big marker floats, and not stiff enough to give reasonable feedback.
These rods were ok for up to 50-60yds but if you want to fish 100yds then you need a better tool for the job.
Most guys will use a medium spod rod as it has enough beef for the cast and isnt too floppy.
Fivenil
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Fivenil
   Old Thread  #2 24 Feb 2026 at 8.19am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Nash Dwarf. I have one each for spod and marker rods.
RKB
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   Old Thread  #1 24 Feb 2026 at 7.19am  0  Login    Register
My Shimano Tribal marker rod is much too soft and the handle is too long. Looking to get a new one that’s lightweight / easy going. Rarely fish beyond 60 yards. Any ideas?
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