E-class

[bobbins]

I have the es's in the 2.75tc and i cant fault them, they do me for most of my fishing and are a joy to play fish on but if i did need to step up it would be to the hi s ives.

[IanB]

I have a set of free spirit xs-ives (for lang range) and also a set of TFG x-series in 2.75. (for shorter range)
The blanks look quite similar and i suspect they may be built on the same mandrel but id say the tfg is a thinner carbon wall or lower grade carbons.
dont get me wrong the tfg is a lovely rod and for the money second to none.

The free spirit rods do not have "free spirits" name on them anywhere just "XS-ives" on the butt
Similarly the TFG does not have TFG on them anywhere just "X2" on the butt.

Id also add the E class free spirits weave is nothing like the free spirit s series or the tfg x series but it does look a cracking rod a friend of mine has a set and raves about them.

[fatboyslim]

Originally Posted by salford flier

It wasn't aimed at anyone in particular Tony. If someone can afford the best, as in all aspects of fishing (bait, line, hooks etc) i just don't see the point in wasting money buying a poor imitation of quality. My current sets of rods are all from the best of the 'Free Spirit' range, i have wasted money in the past on inferior rods etc that i thought would last, only to be shelling out on more of the same but better in a few years time...... reckon i will of retired from angling when i've wasted the selection i use now

I hear where you are coming from pal and yes false economie it is just like you have stated. I know that the next time I buy rods (hopefully not for a long time) it will be from the free spirit camp as in my opinion they are the best money can buy that's in my opinion

[highwayman]

Got to admit I have seen Slims rods and had a chuck with them and they are spot on

I own a set off Free spirit hi-s and placed side by side they are identical

but still copies ha ha