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In reply to Post #11
Thanks for the replies. Thanks Stuart , can’t wait to be honest but he can’t start them till after Christmas . I’m sure the wait will be worth it though.
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In reply to Post #7
My last set of hi s were 12’6 3.25 and they were superb. Best alround carp rod ive ever owned. Mine wer built with the standard abbreviated handle with just a few little tweeks with the metalic blue whippings mate, other than that they were the same as a the factory built rods.
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In reply to Post #9
I should have thought of that, I'm in London..
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In reply to Post #8
Depends where you're in the country,Kev Clayton is the one I would use 
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In reply to Post #1
I already said I'm after the same rods but who can I trust to build them?
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In reply to Post #6
Thanks Stuart . Yes , I also like the look of the standard factory builds . I will be going for the 12’6 3.25 , full cork with clone reel seat . 50mm probably Kigan rings and standard whippings / graphics . Just out of interest what other ‘tweaks’ did you have , thanks ?
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In reply to Post #3
Always stuck with the there clone reel seats myself. I love the look of the hi s so stick to more or less the factory look but with a couple of tweaks.
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In reply to Post #4
Thanks for the replies. I have s-lites on my Xs’s and have had the odd issue with the ceramics. I was told that these were a lot better quality wise nowadays. Cosmetically they seem similar but was unsure which would be best, thanks .
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In reply to Post #3
Go custom with Free Spirit,the off the shelf can be very hit and miss on quality.
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In reply to Post #1
Do you have any preference for real seats as well...
I'm thinking about getting the exact same rods but I was also debating getting custom made or straight from the shops.
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Always had kigans put on all my hi s customs that ive had built and ive never had a single issue, there bullet proof. Heard a few issues with there s lite liners popping out. I would choose the kigans over s lites every time.
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I’m going to have some free spirit hi s rods custom made and am torn between the 50mm s-lite or 50mm Kigan rings . I don’t want anything fancy and like the look of these two - both very similar ! I’m just wondering which of the two people would recommend, thanks.
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