A new rod for an old angler

[watatoad]

I am thinking of buying a Daiwa Tournament pro 13/15' rod to replace an old abu mk 5 anyone got any thoughts or knowledge of it?

 

The other 3 rods I am considering are.

 

Drennan Match pro 14'

 

or a

 

Preston Innovations Excel 14' float

 

or a

 

Normark avenger 14' match rod

 

I want a rod that can handle lines down to 1lb and up to say 6lb

 

Your comments and advice are appreciated

[Dick Dastardly]

I would vote in favour of the Normark avenger.Quality rod.

[lutra]

I would vote in favour of the Normark avenger.Quality rod.

And me, but i think pound bottom might be pushing it a bit and for any rod that could handle 6lb bottom.

[Nicholas S]

I know it's not on your list but I use a Shimano Speed Master AX Match 14ft Fast Action rod and it is fantastic. Can't stop extolling it's virtues. So light and easy to use I would recommend it to anyone.

[Tigger]

I am thinking of buying a Daiwa Tournament pro 13/15' rod to replace an old abu mk 5 anyone got any thoughts or knowledge of it?

 

The other 3 rods I am considering are.

 

Drennan Match pro 14'

 

or a

 

Preston Innovations Excel 14' float

 

or a

 

Normark avenger 14' match rod

 

I want a rod that can handle lines down to 1lb and up to say 6lb

 

Your comments and advice are appreciated

 

 

 

All those rods are good un's but I'm a fan of Normarks stable and the Avenger is a class act and my favourite.

[watatoad]

I have had several mailed responses so I am adding 2 rods to the list which now reads

 

Daiwa Tournament pro 13/15'

 

TF Gears T.S.I.

 

Shimano Speed Master AX Match 14ft

 

Drennan Match pro 14'

 

Preston Innovations Excel 14' float

 

Normark avenger 14' match rod

 

And before someone suggests it I already have an ABU Suveran 13' match

 

Any Glassfibre or composite suggestions?

[weirwulf]

Can't comment on the others but I use a Drennan Ultralight Matchpro 14ft for much of my winter river fishing and can honestly say it is the lightest rod I have ever used and the superb action results in very few fish lost to bump offs and the like. Depends what you want to do as it would be no match for a big barbel for instance but will handle good chub without complaint and sets the hook well into lightning biting grayling and dace.

[Newt]

Any Glassfibre or composite suggestions?

For the length, line weight range and applications you want, carbon is a clear choice.

 

Glass and composite rods certainly have their place but this isn't it.