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Post by maxfli on Sept 24, 2007 12:35:46 GMT
Afternoon lads.....i'm in the market for a couple of new rods,up to about £120 each,any suggestions.......mainly beach fishing but also a bit of pier fishing as well....Cheers
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Post by eccles on Sept 24, 2007 15:58:52 GMT
Unless you want one of those 16 or 17 ft beasties, I recommend the Shakespeare Salt Beach Range. Mike Thrussell was involved in the design, they have Fuji rings, really light and easy to use. I just have a 12 ft because I can chuck it well over 120 yds and that's good enough for me, but you might like the 13 ft MX version which is about £80 I think. My mate uses a Ron Thompson Carbostick and that seems pretty unbreakable with a good action too - about the same price I believe but watch where you buy, I have seen some tackle shops charging rip-off prices. I would have mentioned the Greys GRX but have heard too many stories lately of them busting.
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Post by solehunter on Sept 24, 2007 17:14:37 GMT
Now you have me worried. I have done an extensive google search on "greys grx-s snapping" and have found no cases in all the uk forums of anyones grx-s snapping (only lewis`s). With interest i have read a few posts of people casting 8oz leads with large baits on them with no bother. Lewis....you MUST have had a damaged rod either done in the manufacturing stages or in transit.
This case reminds me of the ABU conolon....now THESE used to snap. I know of 3 that my mates snapped, 2 of which happened to the same guy...and one of them in front of my eyes pulling out a snag.
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Post by eccles on Sept 24, 2007 18:03:55 GMT
Sorry Soley, But have heard of another couple of cases round the London area. No probs because the guys got fresh rods under the warranty, but it did happen.
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Post by maxfli on Sept 24, 2007 18:40:36 GMT
I was looking at the salt range .......but have heard good reports about the GRX........Also read the reports about it breaking ,i am starting to sway towards the GRX.......CANT MAKE MY MIND UP..  |
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Post by solehunter on Sept 24, 2007 18:41:05 GMT
Yes i have mine registered......but i refuse to get `casters block` and start taking it easy....if they break they break...
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Post by stevieboy on Sept 24, 2007 19:37:17 GMT
Just to muddle things up, I've got a Shimano Nexave 130M. Been using it to throw 6oz plus whole fish off the back of the Island, where it's very snaggy. Still going strong.
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Post by lewis on Sept 24, 2007 20:09:30 GMT
hope that was the problem and not my casting, yea the GRX was great up until the other night worked amazingly, just waiting for the replacement section to be delivered at the moment then i'll be back out, take it a bit easier this time thou, i've also read that the dawia super cast is a good rod as well not heard from any one thats used it thou.
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Post by eccles on Sept 24, 2007 20:21:55 GMT
Not seen one, sounds good but do they have Fuji Rings like the Shakespeare?
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