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 Mar 29 2004, 06:28 PM
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I'm thinking about getting a new match rod, I've only ever had cheaper models in the past but fancy getting something better.
It has to be very light and slim. I fancy the Drennan rods a bit, has anybody used them? What are thy like? If I broke a section would it be easy to get a new section? I mainly catch Roach,Dace and Perch with the odd Tench and chub. Paul |
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Mar 29 2004, 06:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Preston Member No.: 3,347 |
get an Abu Garcia conolon 13' match rod (or the 14')
you won't be dissapointed... -------------------- "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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Mar 29 2004, 06:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 2-January 02 Member No.: 1,506 |
Thanks awaaar,
Are they light and slim? Thanks Paul |
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Mar 29 2004, 06:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Preston Member No.: 3,347 |
very light - very slim - very good looking - IM8 carbon...gorgeous reel seat and pretty short handle so they are very maneuverable
see here -------------------- "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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Mar 29 2004, 07:03 PM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 11,426 Joined: 26-September 00 From: East Anglia/Norfolk Broads Member No.: 364 |
I have a Drennan DRX 15' that I love to bits. I also have a Ron Thompson 13' match rod for £15.00. Apart from 2' I'm not so sure what the extra £100.00 plus actually gave me!!
The tip of my Drennan was broken, surprisingly easily. It was replaced for £30.00, very promptly. Drennan's service is always good. -------------------- 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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Mar 29 2004, 07:13 PM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,699 Joined: 22-January 01 From: Nr Felixstowe and Ipswich Suffolk Member No.: 600 |
It all depends on how much cash you want to part with.
I use Map parabolix matchtec (fish from 1oz to 6lb+) and carptec (fish from 2lb to 8lb+)waggler rods which are a total dream to use. Trouble is they had a rrp of 300.00 but you can now pick them up for about 200.00 or 130+ for a 2nd hand model. A very good alternative would be one of the preston innovation carbonactive range. One very good tip is to go for the year before lasts model as you can usuually pick them up at over half the original price. -------------------- RUDD
Different floats for different folks! ANMC member |
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Mar 29 2004, 08:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 2-January 02 Member No.: 1,506 |
Thanks everyone,
Theres so many to choose from, Abu Conolon 14' £110.04 Abu Suveron 13' (2004 Model) £133.36 Drennan DRX 15' £136 Drennan Logic Match 16' £144 Shakespeare Albany 14' £94.75 Daiwa Matchwinner 13' £117.99 About £150 is the max I will spend but if I spend this much I really want to know I can get replacement tip sections. Paul |
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Mar 29 2004, 08:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Preston Member No.: 3,347 |
£110 for the 14' conolon - bargain...think I paid £140+ for mine (13')....damn fine rod though...damn fine
tight lines - Andy -------------------- "I like to keep a bottle of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy."
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Mar 29 2004, 08:32 PM
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I've been lucky enough to recently get my hands on a Preston Carbonactive 13', and I'm very impressed. I don't think you'd have any problem getting replacement sections IF one was to break.
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Mar 29 2004, 08:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 283 Joined: 2-January 02 Member No.: 1,506 |
I read somewhere that the Preston rod was not really suited to river fishing. I think it might have been something to do with the rings or maybe the action.
Thanks Paul |
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