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In reply to Post #1
Three ballistas on eBay for £325 very tempted myself
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In reply to Post #21
Comfortably hitting 100 yards with fluro without pushing it. There is more there but I haven't had to push them, so enough for me bud 👍
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In reply to Post #20
What sort of distance are you getting mate ?
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In reply to Post #18
They're very good, I dont fish with bags but fish at distance through weed and whilst they are maybe a bit soft they get me where I wanna be accurately with a 4oz tournie lead
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In reply to Post #1
For 100 per rod look at the used market, you'll get way more for your money.
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Has anyone got any longer term reviews on the kaizen green ? I’ve got the spod rod and I think it’s brilliant for the money. Been looking at the 12ft 3.5tc and wondering if it’s capable of casting 4oz bags/leads to a max of 100 yards
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Helical is not worth €1 for me compared to the Sonik vader x rs
Those guides on the Helicals are Temu quality
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Used ESP Vertex Long Distance 👍
You’ll be glad to be amongst the select band ‘in the know’ 👍😎
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In reply to Post #1
If I were looking to spend £100 a rod, I'd definitely be looking at the secondhand market.
I've seen Ballistas, Daiwa Infinities and various other quality rods go for £100 each.
The rods I currently use are Nick Buss X-lite's that I bought for £100 each, superb rods, although difficult to find.
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In reply to Post #9
I’ve got a set of 13ft Extreme TX2 rods, very good rods for the money. The others I have no experience of however.
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In reply to Post #12
I've got the Crosscast 3lb in 10ft and it is a lovely rod
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Another option for you is The Daiwa Crosscast Traditional rod, might be worth a look. A friend has them in 12ft 3lb test and really likes them.
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In reply to Post #9
The Kaizen all day long
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In reply to Post #9
Original fox horizons might also be worth considering. S/h they go for about 50 quid a pop 3lb tc is a lovely rod
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In reply to Post #8
No, not suited to the kind of fishing I mostly do, definitely prefer 12's
Shortlist seems to be, in no particular order.
Esp Onyx
Korda Kaizen Green
Shimano TX2
Fox S3
Free Spirit Helical
But I'm not a fishing snob and if there are good rods available from what some deem to be lesser brands they would make the list too.
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In reply to Post #7
Just out of curiousity Chris, have you considered 10 footers? I rarely use anything else now for carp fishing. My 12 footers are now my pike rods. And I have some 12'9" rods for the odd time I need distance.
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In reply to Post #2
What test curve Chris, length, requirements you to use ie - long casting, margin work, solid bags, etc?
12' and currently using 2.75lb as rarely have a need to cast far, in fact most of my fishing these days is with a bait boat - I was thinking of going to 3lb TC for a bit more playing power if needed.
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In reply to Post #5
The free spirit retractables look nice for the money only £99
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In reply to Post #1
free spirit
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I've owned gravity 3.25's decent rod for casting but a bit lifeless currently using some Korda Greens 3.5 whilst some rods are being built. Only £90 each and deffo worth the extra
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In reply to Post #1
Sonik Gravity 12ft 3.25lb for £60 a rod at total fishing. Or Shimano tx2s for 100 quid a rod at AD. I've owned both and they are both great rods, but also both distance orientated, so depends what you are looking for.
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What test curve Chris, length, requirements you to use ie - long casting, margin work, solid bags, etc?
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Big choice I know but what are probably the best rods for around £100?
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