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Zziplex Islander Dec 22, 2009 14:00:40 GMT

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Post by sailorboyrob on Dec 22, 2009 14:00:40 GMT

After having a good shake and external examination of the few presents that I brought away with me I decided that none of them were fishing rod shaped, :confused: and I always have a new rod for crimbo.

As Ive just spent a small fortune on my beach casters I had a moment of madness and bought a Zziplex islander boat rod. From what I understand they are an HSM tip section that is converted to become a 20-30lb class boat rod. Any one had a play with one?
Hopefully it will do what it says on the tin as it cost almost as much as a complete HSM! At the moment there are only 8 blanks available and 5 have already gone one of them being mine. Has any one else managed to snag one of them? Or had a go with one?

Last Edit: Dec 22, 2009 14:01:44 GMT by sailorboyrob

moonstone Skipper [C01:red] Posts: 521	Zziplex Islander Dec 22, 2009 14:08:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by moonstone on Dec 22, 2009 14:08:20 GMT dale has use one think he said they are stiffer than a 20/30 suveran but the same kind of action

The Codfather of Sole Global Moderator Posts: 1,383	Zziplex Islander Dec 22, 2009 16:51:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Codfather of Sole on Dec 22, 2009 16:51:50 GMT Rob I had the pleasure of using one for a session recently, I gave it a quick appraisal, and took a few shots... Take a look in the boat report section, I think it was december 10th... You won't be disappointed! Dale
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sailorboyrob Guest	Zziplex Islander Dec 23, 2009 4:22:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sailorboyrob on Dec 23, 2009 4:22:02 GMT Cheers mate, just had a look at that now. Im sure if you guys approve of it then for an idiot like me it will be fantastic!

sailorboyrob Guest	Zziplex Islander Jan 29, 2010 3:30:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sailorboyrob on Jan 29, 2010 3:30:49 GMT Well my new toy has been delivered, she looks great. As you can see i opted for normal shaped rings opposed to the oval ones, I have visions of weedy knots getting jammed in them. Just gotta get back home and get a bend her now! :fishing-smile:

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