Hi all I'm looking at buying a 9ft or 10ft stalking rod, the carp go up to 20lb and there's plenty of lily beds so need something with a bit of back bone but light enough to use 10lb line free lining bread I'm using a scope sawn off at the moment but found it a bit hairy when close to lily beds ant suggestions
Not worried about price either
Cheers
Not worried about price either
Cheers
Maybe a scope 9" 2,25lb?
Have 2 SawnOff 2lb and found the rods ideal for short distance hit and hold situations. For surface fishing I would prefer a longer rod. Most of the time will use then a 11" Harrison 4-piece Avon.
Have 2 SawnOff 2lb and found the rods ideal for short distance hit and hold situations. For surface fishing I would prefer a longer rod. Most of the time will use then a 11" Harrison 4-piece Avon.
In reply to Post #1
I've used the whychwood extricator rods in 9ft for my stalking, had fish to 38lb and no issues at all . Plenty of backbone in these rods should you need it and I've got some big fish out of dense lily pads on numerous occasions. Not too expensive either !
I've used the whychwood extricator rods in 9ft for my stalking, had fish to 38lb and no issues at all . Plenty of backbone in these rods should you need it and I've got some big fish out of dense lily pads on numerous occasions. Not too expensive either !
Greys stalking rod, available in 7' or 9' are worth a look. 3 piece so pack as small as retractable, without the risk (perceived or real?) of scratching up the retractable bit. Reasonable price too
In reply to Post #4
Got the 9ft 2 piece and the 7ft jungle stick and use them for float fishing amongst the snags.
Got the 9ft 2 piece and the 7ft jungle stick and use them for float fishing amongst the snags.
I've got a Scope 9ft 2.25tc and have found it ideal for float fishing with lighter lines (6-12lb). I'm sure it'd be a decent close range floater rod.
In reply to Post #4
+1, got the 9' Greys Stalker, it's a lovely rod, great action for playing fish but enough power once properly curved into.
+1, got the 9' Greys Stalker, it's a lovely rod, great action for playing fish but enough power once properly curved into.
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Do they do a 9ft 2 piece? Can only find a 3 piece
Do they do a 9ft 2 piece? Can only find a 3 piece
In reply to Post #8
Thinking about the esp 9ft 2 3/4
Thinking about the esp 9ft 2 3/4
In reply to Post #9
I have a 10 foot Free Spirit E-Class Gold rod (think it's 2.5lb) that I am not using much (at all) if that's of interest.
I have a 10 foot Free Spirit E-Class Gold rod (think it's 2.5lb) that I am not using much (at all) if that's of interest.
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Do they do a 9ft 2 piece? Can only find a 3 piece
You had me double checking my rod then
Yes, they used to make the 9' as a 2 piece (mine), though on a quick internet search its now a 3 piece.
Do they do a 9ft 2 piece? Can only find a 3 piece
You had me double checking my rod then
Yes, they used to make the 9' as a 2 piece (mine), though on a quick internet search its now a 3 piece.
I've got a Grey's 9ft Stalking Rod and really rate it
In reply to Post #11
I purchased the 3 piece version last week and it seems really nice. Has a good battle curve and packs away tiny.
I purchased the 3 piece version last week and it seems really nice. Has a good battle curve and packs away tiny.
In reply to Post #10
Got a price in mind ??
Got a price in mind ??
In reply to Post #7
I have been using the esp stalkers for years, I even use them for pike, dont think you will be disappointed.
I have been using the esp stalkers for years, I even use them for pike, dont think you will be disappointed.