New Rods

[robnichol]

Hi all. I am in desperate need of some new rods!! had a cast of my mates fox warriors and was out casting mine old crappy rods by about 15 yards!! Was wondering if anyone knows of any good offers about on some decent rods. lookin at about 200 for three rods. Any ideas????

[Deano]

You should pick up 3 greys prodigy for 200 sheets...just have a look about on the net...Erics angling, climax, fosters of bham etc etc.
Happy hunting...

[tomo13]

Originally Posted by Deano

You should pick up 3 greys prodigy for 200 sheets...just have a look about on the net...Erics angling, climax, fosters of bham etc etc.
Happy hunting...

Agreed, Greys Prodigy are a fantastic rod.
I have the 3lb ones and they cast for miles.

[robnichol]

i have been lookin at prodigys, they do look good. what are the 3lb like under the rod tip? i do a fair bit on smaller waters in the margins.

[diggerman]

get some pound a half baebel rods from fox mate they will cast 4 oz and are a dream under the tip trust me test curves are meaningless its the way the rod performs

[robnichol]

i need a balance you see. i am planning to spend most of my time on astbury, so some big chucks could be in order, but i do a fair few socails with my mates on some little day ticket waters where i often only fish a few rod lengths out.

[tomo13]

Originally Posted by robnichol

i have been lookin at prodigys, they do look good. what are the 3lb like under the rod tip? i do a fair bit on smaller waters in the margins.

I had a few fish from the margins last year with the Prodigys and they were fine.
In fact, they felt better than my 2.75lb warriors.Very easy to play a fish close in.

[diggerman]

Originally Posted by tomo13

I had a few fish from the margins last year with the Prodigys and they were fine.
In fact, they felt better than my 2.75lb warriors.Very easy to play a fish close in.

DAIWA WHISKERS ANYONE

[robnichol]

Originally Posted by tomo13

I had a few fish from the margins last year with the Prodigys and they were fine.
In fact, they felt better than my 2.75lb warriors.Very easy to play a fish close in.

That was my only worry. think i need to go invest in a set!!

[kevw]

Originally Posted by diggerman

DAIWA WHISKERS ANYONE

I have and still use Daiwa Whisker AKN 2 1/4's, are as good still as many newer rods on the market

They did retail at £200+ though almost 10 yrs ago

[incognito]

have a look at the total fishing gear rods,understand some of the rods are made on free spirit blanks.at a fraction of the cost of free spirit.simeon bond who owns free spirit,is a director of t.f.g.worth a shout?

[diggerman]

no bodies listening get some whiskers

[tomo13]

Originally Posted by diggerman

no bodies listening get some whiskers

Just had a look at the Whisker ( I had never heard of it before) and they do look really nice.

Definately worth looking at.

[diggerman]

trust me mate i dont know a lot but i do know these rods are lovely daiwa make some top drawer stuff and the designs and how they work are just right for the dosh you pay

go and try them against the rest you will be suprised

[Carty]

Prodigy's are a fantastic rod for the money

I've got the 3lb tests and they cast a bag or a big lead with ease and great under the rod tip and fishing at close range