23 replies to this topic

[Phil Adams]

Im looking to replace a rapidly aging (read: abused) john wilson avon rod with somthing new.

Ive pretty much narrowed my choice down to:

Shimano Antares specialist 1.5lb tc ish
Greys Prodigy barbel 1.5lb tc
Fox specialist

Does anyone here own any of these rods, or have any info regarding how good they are?

Im planning to use the rod for chub, barble, tench, smaller carp etc

Thanks for any help

[J.K]

I have heard good things about the greys rod. I think I will start to look at replacing my john wilson job come 2006 =(

Joel

[Phil Adams]

Ok thanks for the reply, I think im more interested in th eGreys and the Shimano, so if anyone has any info/views etc pls let me know

[chris mc]

Im getting on of them greys rods my self,had a look at one the other day,quallty.Good ballance and action from wot i could tell.

[Alan Roe]

I have the three piece version of the Greys rod and it is a good bit of kit I'm not too keen on the eyes but then I'm just being picky overall it's a fine bit of kit

[Phil Adams]

What dont you like about the eyes?

Im trying to find out as much as possible before I go and have a look in the shops.

Thanks

Phil

[RollingPinBoy]

Have a look at these also..
barbelshack.biz/tackle%20and%20...accessories.htm
and
http://www.barbelshack.biz/tackle.htm

<small>[ 06. December 2004, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: RollingPinBoy ]</small>

[Uncle Fester]

Hi Phil Adams, we share the same name, hence my alias of Uncle Fester. I guess your parents weren't so uncool as to give you the middle name of Victor were they? Never thought of using my real name, you've beaten me to it! Back to the question, I use a Fox Barbel plus 2 piece 12foot which has an avon top and a quiver top and I find it excellent and beautifully finished, although I expect all rods in that category are well finished. Nothing I would change on the Fox.
Regards Phil Adams

[Phil Adams]

lmao maybe i should change my name to "lurch" my middle name is Johnathan. So I can be "PJ" aswell lol. Ive not met another Phil Adams before, nice to meet you.

Ive been reading about the Shimano, it seems to be a very nice rod indeed. Those Ray Waltons look very nice, food for thought!

Thanks all, keep em comming!

[bikenut]

Blimey, my real name is Phil Adams too. Nice to meet you and Uncle Fester . Perhaps if there are any more of us we can start our own forum.
Phil Adams