Specialist rods

[Casey]

I want one yesterday I like the review on Matt Hayes River and Pit rod, does anyone own one or tried it? your input on other makes are valued.

[Russell Fitzpatrick]

hi casey

 

what species do you fish for?what are your intend targets using this rod?

 

[ 15. February 2005, 07:05 AM: Message edited by: Ratty46 ]

[RUDD]

John wilson specialist avons normally come out tops on this subject.

The old and new versions must be masterlines best selling products.

 

I use a Drennan super specialist which is a great tool.

I have landed a very angry 18lb ghost carp on 8lb mono with ease in a snaggy swim using it.

I like to use it for roving sessions as I can fish a medium/heavy float rig, ledger, swing tip, quiver tip, freeline and even use light lures with it.

[Vagabond]

RUDD:

I use a Drennan super specialist

 

I can fish a medium/heavy float rig, ledger, swing tip, quiver tip, freeline and even use light lures with it.

Sounds good, but why is such a versatile tool called a "specialist" rod?

[RUDD]

Specialist is just another brand name from drennan, super specialist hooks / line etc.

The rod is really an Avon type rod designed to do more than one type of fishing for specimen sized fish.

[yog]

Casey,,i have the rod you mention,i"ve had it about a year now,,its now my main "chub" rod which i use on the Wensum,Nene,Ouse,Ivel,,i"ve also had Barbel on it up to 11lb,it performs lovely,a cracking rod,so if you are looking for a chub/barbel rod for small/medium rivers...this is the boy!!!!!!!!

[Vagabond]

The point I was making Rudd, is that these are multi-purpose rods - so "specialist" is a misnomer.

 

A bit like "organic" foods - the local supermarket even sells "organic" rock salt.

 

Ahh.. the power of advertising....

[Tony U]

Look at the Shimano Hyperloop Barbel rods cant beat them for the price, especilally if you shop around

[Tony U]

[ 17. February 2005, 12:19 PM: Message edited by: Tony U ]

[HOPPY4]

OK, Try the Ultimate Heavy Feeder 3.90m and you may form another opinion. I Love the way it feels and it has a Great price as well.

 

HOPPY4