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In reply to Post #28
Ah ok.
I was wondering how come everyone's links said linky poo now haha
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In reply to Post #27
In case it's of interest, to make your link clickable, highlight the link then click on the 2 arrows next to weblink, left hand side of convo box, bottom of message tools, when you edit/post
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In reply to Post #25
LINKY POO™ https://ebay.us/m/tl7FWe
Have a look at those, they come with a set of Shimano longcasts baitrunner which you could sell for £300 easily, getting you a set of ballista for under 400
Didn't notice the spod rod too, bonus
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In reply to Post #24
Best new rods (for fish playing) i had i my hands up to £150 was the Nash x series, next step up Daiwa Cast"izm which I don't find much worse than the ES
I have also fished with the Torrix 12ft 2.75 lb for 2 days, I would never choose this one vs the Daiwa Cast'izm/ES
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In reply to Post #23
If I found the right set of Harrison rods, something I could keep long term I’d spend the extra probably up to £250 a rod but if I’m buying new I’m likely to want to change them in a couple of years for something better so wouldn’t want to pay out / lose too much on them.
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In reply to Post #22
Thanks I’ll check the Sonik rods out.
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In reply to Post #21
£150 per.rod? How come you were talking about things like aviator flex? You've got no chance of anything like those for that budget. You'll get a set of used ballista or maybe torrix for that. Either will be far better than anything you'll get new for that budget
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In reply to Post #21
Free spirit helical is purely low quality I have the 10ft 3.00 lb guides are fragile and have seen many with broken tips/guides (Helical in 12ft is also only with 50mm but ring) , Tx-2 and Ctx are just stiff rods, no experience with Greys
Of these 4 then I would rather go for the Sonik Vader X RS but as I mentioned before check out the New FS E-class gold 45 1k, soon all Lb's will also come with cork handle.
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Thanks for all the help.
Just to keep my options open if nothing used comes up that I like the look of I’m going to decide on a new option within my budget that’ll I go for as a back up.
I’ll go up to about £150 per rod (ideally get something in the sale / reduced with a higher RRP).
I’ve seen a few 3lb 12 foot models around that sort of money or less that I’ve listed below. Just personal preference but I’d ideally like rods with a 40mm butt ring, also considering full cork as well.
Any advice on these rods and recommendations for anything better would be a great help.
- Shimano TX2
- Free Spirit Helical
- Free Spirit CTX
- Greys GT2
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In reply to Post #15
I wouldn't be afraid of 3.25 TC rods if you're looking for all rounders - not all TCs are equal and it def depends on the blank itself as to how it performs etc. If you're never going to cast that far and always use a boat for range fishing then maybe stick with lower TCs / consider 10' rods but if you prefer 12'+ and want to attach small solid bags / give it a straight lead thump to the horizon occasionally then IMO 3.25 might be a better option from a versatility / future proofing perspective . . .
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Thanks.
I’m going to try and view the Okuma, Shimano and Daiwa in person before I decide.
I’ll keep my eye out for a set of 3 Harrison rods on FB marketplace in 2.75 or 3lb.
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In reply to Post #16
I love my 2 3/4lb Ballista's. I have them coupled with Okuma inc 6000's and think this set up would be ideal for the fishing the OP described. None of those 50mm butt rings though, 30mm butt, 7 side rings + tip on mine. This feels about right to me, though others may recommend more.
I've "lobbed" out bags probably weighing 4oz, but wouldn't fancy a full blooded cast with a 4oz lead. I normally use 2 or 2 1/2oz, occasionally 3oz in a big wind.
Mine are 1993 vintage, so newer ones might be slightly different.
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In reply to Post #12
Steve Harrison assured me that you can cast 4oz, flat out with a 2 3/4lb Ballista. There are usually some knocking around second hand.
Personally I'd pair them with some Shimano Ultegra 5500's or Daiwa Tournament 5000t's
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