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First few times I used it, had carp to over 8lb, 2lb chub and 6lb pike - handled all beautifully. Used with lines from 4-8lb bs, from trotting to legering. Great action, very light, sections all snug fit, balances well with small centrepin or fixed spool. Very good rod for the money. Uplocking reel seat seems a bit flimsy, but that might just be my aversion to plastic! No damage to this area as yet and it tightens securely.
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Excellent as a ledger/feeder rod. Not too great as a short float rod with medium weight floats because the rings are too low profile and the line tends to adhere too the blank; exacerbated considerably in wet conditions. I will be changing the rings for ones that stand off the blank more. Rod carrying bag was frayed on opening. Sturdy and convenient carry tube.
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Took the bite and picked up one of these last year, and I cant be more impressed, plenty of power for carp to 15lb so far, haven’t had a cause to use the quiver tips yet although the 3oz heavy one has been used when fishing under trees, id rather break that than the hollow avon tip ;-). fittings wise I have little to comment on, the cork could be a bit nicer, a hook keeper would be nice too. Casting no problems to 1.5 oz although I'd go easy on it above 1.1 oz, feels a bit 'soft' at 1.5 oz. Niggles. upper rings are a bit small to my liking casting would be a bit better with slightly larger rings. The Butt is a bit long for me, i'm using this on still water rather than river fishing, i find striking or indeed picking rod up when sitting in me chair the butt seems to find my jacket pocket every other time grrrrrr. I've had the reel seat moved down the blank and the the cork shortened down 80mm (and a hook keeper added too) and now for me the butt is just about perfect i can still rest the butt end on my hip when needed and the butt lays along under my arm nicely when playing fish :-). As someone said above its a lifetime rod so much so I went to the trouble of buying a spare avon top section while they can still be got, they seem to be a bit fragile according to the internet :-) go on, I wont even go on about how damned convenient travel rods are...Read full review
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Wanted to take some fishing gear on a holiday to France. Looked at some really cheap rods, but decided to buy a decent one. I would have been disappointed if there had been a good fishing opportunity and a cheap rod broke. The rod comes with feeder tips and a float tip so can be used for either, it comes in a nice case to protect it. It is small and compact so doesn't take up much room. If you want a travel rod you should buy one of these.
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These rods are absolutely superb - I have used three of the barbel version of this rod for some time with excellent results - the bite detection subtlety, striking power and cushioning and fighting strength are second to none in any price bracket: casting, hooking and playing double figure barbel and other species including tench, carp, chub, pike, big eels is an absolute pleasure - I rate these rods as the modern equals to my old beloved split cane Richard Walker Mk IVs. These lighter versions are every bit as good as the specimen rod, I cannot recommend them highly enough, the price is fantastic for two rods of this quality. These are genuine lifetime 'keepers' - a classic design.
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