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del
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 Posted - 21/09/2008 : 09:56:20
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hello all
am after some advice been away from fly fishing for a few years now but I had a day out at a local stillwater and I think am hooked again so I thought I would treat myself to a new rod . looking to spend around the £100ish give or take so what's the best about nowadays I will be using it on stillwaters and my local river so am looking for something 9.6 up to 10 in length
thanks del
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Bob Morgan
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Posted - 24/11/2008 : 15:39:06
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Hi Del,
I would recommend a 9.6 or 10 ft. rod rated for a #7 line. I know there's a trend to fish 5 weights at the moment but if you want to fish sinking lines or need to cast heavy lures then a 7 weight is a better option. I can only give a rough estimation on price in stirling because I don't order much gear from the U.K.
My rod of choice at the moment is "The Gordon Mk 2" from Sharpes. I think this is truely wonderfull rod. It should cost between £120-£140.
The GRXi from greys is also a nice rod and should only set you back about £75.
Finally, although I have not tried any of they're recent models, Shakespeare rods have always had a good reputation here in Ireland and could merrit a look. The most important thing is not to be rushed into a purchase. Make sure you are comfortable with the rod as you could be using it for long periods. |
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dappingking
Starting Member
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Posted - 16/01/2009 : 22:21:24
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HI DEL,
A LOT OF THE TACKLE SHOPS HAVE AN AREA TO TRY OUT RODS ,SOME TIMES YOUR BETTER TRYING THEM OUT BEFORE YOU BUY THEM MIGHT HELP YOU TO DECIDE . |
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jim.lucas
Starting Member
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Posted - 19/01/2009 : 07:31:30
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Del
I would recomend thr Grey's GRXi 9'6" #7. It is a very nice rod to cast as well as being very forgiving and within your budget. I know quite a few people who have one of these rods as well as myself and you would not be disappointed.
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fishingfool
Starting Member
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Posted - 27/01/2009 : 08:10:20
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Hi Del,
I personally wouldn't recomend a shakespeare,bought one a couple of years ago and within a few months the joint was so slack the tip section kept twisting and would even come apart when casting!
I know its a bit more money but I'm using a partridge s 10' #7 now and its brilliant.I would also recomend the redington red fly 2,I have the 8'6" #5 which I find very good and I'm sure the larger models would be just as good and more like the price you're looking to pay.
If you can,try before you buy. |
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troutpoo
Starting Member
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Posted - 25/04/2009 : 04:53:36
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hi del, i would second the greys grxi been using one for a while no complaints. good rod took a 10.4 lb rainbow with it an it coped fine . norm around the £100. mine is a 6/7 but i choose a 6 line but as someone else said a 7 gives you more scope for fluffys , wet lines and WIND . also its a 10 ft and found this good on a boat .
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Edited by - troutpoo on 25/04/2009 04:54:54 |
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