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 Nov 24 2004, 02:42 AM
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Help please. Just got back into fishing and I have always wanted to have a serious go at Pike fishing, especially as its now winter. I wondered if anyone could comment on the TFG Matt Hayes new carp/pike blanks. Also what is the best test curve to opt for.
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Nov 24 2004, 02:59 AM
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3lb TC is the standard for Pike rods although this will really depend on the range you are fishing and the size of bait.Anything from 2 1/2lb up to 4lb.Avoid the higher TC carp rods though as they normally have a much faster taper and this tends to be unsuitable for casting pike baits.
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Nov 24 2004, 03:00 AM
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The TFG was highly praised in the currant edition of Pike-Lines magazine.
If you are new to piking have a look at http://www.pacgb.com -------------------- PETER
 http://www.charliecarp.com/environment.htm Say 'yes dear' and be accused of being indecisive, be decisive and be accused of not saying 'yes dear'! Us men can never win. |
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Nov 24 2004, 03:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 8,003 Joined: 10-May 00 From: Ashford,Kent Member No.: 142 |
Oh,forgot to mention there has been a review of Pike rods in the Anglers Mail a few weeks ago.
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Nov 24 2004, 03:08 AM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 19-November 04 Member No.: 5,779 |
QUOTE BUDGIE:
3lb TC is the standard for Pike rods although this will really depend on the range you are fishing and the size of bait.Anything from 2 1/2lb up to 4lb.Avoid the higher TC carp rods though as they normally have a much faster taper and this tends to be unsuitable for casting pike baits. |
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Nov 24 2004, 03:37 PM
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try grays new prodigy range super rods and all come with life time gaurantee.
my mate has had tfg rods and three have snapped on him :confused: -------------------- feel the force luke feel the force
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Nov 24 2004, 03:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 298 Joined: 25-October 04 Member No.: 5,660 |
oops greys
-------------------- feel the force luke feel the force
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Nov 24 2004, 07:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 8,003 Joined: 10-May 00 From: Ashford,Kent Member No.: 142 |
So many of these under £50 rods available these days.We are spoilt for choice......or are we? These "bargain" rods are merely the same cheap far Eastern imports but without last years garish air brushing etc and finnished to look like quality rods. Ive no problem with this as they are perfectly okay but it is a point worth remembering when taking things like strength into mind.
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Nov 24 2004, 07:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Preston Member No.: 3,347 |
I went into my local tackle shop yesterday, as I need a new spinning/lure rod - there's only one for me
Drennan E-SOX spinflex! £41.50 -------------------- "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy."
- WC Fields |
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Nov 24 2004, 11:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 11,257 Joined: 26-September 00 From: East Anglia/Norfolk Broads Member No.: 364 |
The 7' E-sox Spinflex is a beauty!!
-------------------- PETER
http://www.charliecarp.com/environment.htm Say 'yes dear' and be accused of being indecisive, be decisive and be accused of not saying 'yes dear'! Us men can never win. |
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