Newbie here,
Been havin a nosey arround for a while and thought its about time i registered.
Already got a set up 10ft for the rocks but lookin for a new rod, beach casting/rocks.
14ft, a bit longer than what im looking for but buyin in to the twin tip versatility.
never heard of them but what worries me is will a rod that comes with what is described as a "quiver tip" be up to it, ive got a feeling it will be a floppy pile of carp, i know times are hard lately but there is an old adage "buy cheap...buy twice" and i think this will be the case here mate
If I want your opinion, I'll ask you to fill out the necessary forms.
Hooknose King/ dab King/master archer/starry smooth hound (boat) king
Cheers for the video link jimmy, but im sure im having deja vu watching that, haha
Iv decided to upp my budget, was wondering has anyone had any experience with these rods?
Was thinking 13 ft model £120 price tag.
looks like a quality rod but what about feel?
I have decided i am going to go for the daiwa rod, but im in a bit of a dilema.
Do i go for the 2 piece 13ft.
Or do i opt for the slightly heavier 3 piece 14ft.
If making long casts will casting to the same distance be easier with the 14ft over the 13ft?
i just feel that a 13ft will be more balanced over all if fishing from the rocks.
Tempo wrote:I have decided i am going to go for the daiwa rod, but im in a bit of a dilema.
Do i go for the 2 piece 13ft.
Or do i opt for the slightly heavier 3 piece 14ft.
If making long casts will casting to the same distance be easier with the 14ft over the 13ft?
i just feel that a 13ft will be more balanced over all if fishing from the rocks.
Whats your knowlege/experience?
Having had a 14 ft rod,I changed to a 13ft and was glad I did.It feels more balanced.
more importantly than the length .....i am not a fan of 3 piece rods for sea fishing.....i just dont like the idea of more joints than you need.With regards to casting you wont notice a massive difference in distrance whilst casting a 13ft to a 14ft depending on your ability of course,but i wouldnt take a 14ft rod on a rock mark as a lot of them are awkward to cast from with obstructions behind.i have 12ft rods i use for rock marks and for beach work 13ft ....i have one 14ft rod which i love but only on the beach.if your having one rod for all round use i would go for the 13ft 2 piece....just my opinion but hope it helps you decide.
I eventually opted for the 13ft version as the 14ft felt a bit too long whilst holding.
I particurlaly like the parasmatic paint finish where by it changes between a metalic blue and black depending on the light angle, the rod sems very high quality overall.
Slight downside is tubing is the top and bottom sections are a very tight fitment and will need a bit of light sanding with some emery cloth.
Managed to get it for £95 plus a free sonik rod bag and gear bag.
Very impressed.
Cant wait to get out and wet a line hopefully this weekend.
Hiya mate. sorry to tell you this but a fellow club member snapped one of these rods at perch rock a couple of weeks ago. No undue stress on it and a clean break. Might have been damaged in transit or something may have dropped on it. Give it a good check before you use it. Daiwa usually make quality gear and use there stuff myself. As far as rod lenght goes , i think its a case of having a go with different sizes and finding what suits you. Some people swear by certain lenghts or brands but i'd keep my options open. A good bit of advice though.... the fish dont care what rods you are using! only how good your bait is!
Steve Duffy wrote:Be careful on the sanding.All new rods are a tight fit.It is to allow for wear over time.
Beleive me steve it was as tight as a nuns c*nt, there was till half an inch left to go for it to fully seat, ill go easy on it ensuring it remains a tight fit.
Iv got a cheap spinning rod and the push fit on it is a little sloppy, are there any methods of making a tighter fit?
Steve Duffy wrote:Be careful on the sanding.All new rods are a tight fit.It is to allow for wear over time.
Beleive me steve it was as tight as a nuns c*nt, there was till half an inch left to go for it to fully seat, ill go easy on it ensuring it remains a tight fit.
Iv got a cheap spinning rod and the push fit on it is a little sloppy, are there any methods of making a tighter fit?
It does not have to fully seat.The extra is to allow for gradual wear.I was showing Ian today that on my Zippy HST that the male spigot is approx 4 inches but only pushes in,fully tight,2 inches.If you sand down the spigot till it reaches the other section of rod,then you will have ruined a good rod.As the rod is used the joint will become loose and the rod will become useless.Trust me I know what I'm talking about.No doubt other people will tell you the same thing.Don't make the same mistake that countless others have.They come on to this site asking how to fix a sloppy rod joint. Its up to you.
rub candle wax on the spigot progressive untill it fits right
brother duffy very good point even though alot of us know this some dont .
also when you are buying a rod make sure the spigots male and female do NOT sit flush if they do then its been sanded or well worn so expect it to snap . 2" or above gap is perfect
do you need a scaffold i can supply and erect tube and fitting/mobile fixed pasma scaffolds
Its up to you.
brother duffy