Prowla Platinum Drop Shot 7ft 5-28g - Anyone got one?

[Hopinc]

Hi Anderoo,

 

Came across this advert on Ebay for the Fox drop shot rod in the 4.5 to 28g range, with free express delivery.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Fox-Rage-D...223099143267462

 

I am not sure if this is the exact rod you are looking for, but I hope it is of help to you.

Edited February 4, 2011 by Hopinc

[Anderoo]

Thanks for that Hopinc, but I have now ordered one from Fosters. I'm a bit unsure which one that is on ebay actually, the m to ft measurements don't tally! It is the same rod though, I have ordered the medium length one at 255cm (just over 8ft).

 

Steve, this one also has a spliced tip and is the last bit of tackle I am waiting for. Once that's turned up I'll have everything I need, and can bring it all to the work party in 3 weeks for you to have a look at and play with

Edited February 5, 2011 by Anderoo

[Steve Burke]

Steve, this one also has a spliced tip and is the last bit of tackle I am waiting for. Once that's turned up I'll have everything I need, and can bring it all to the work party in 3 weeks for you to have a look at and play with

 

Great!

[Anderoo]

PPS I've been playing around with the bits and practicing tying the hooks on properly, and with the fluorocarbon I have, a palomar is totally solid. I can't break it with my hands, anyway.

[Hopinc]

Hi Guys,

 

Just been fishing for the first time this year (1.5 hrs on the Rochdale Canal). I started off drop shotting with the hope of getting the odd Perch. Being so bright it was a pretty much a lost cause, even in the darker areas under and alongside bridges and locks - nothing showed.

 

Switching to a spinner and moving to a different location, the first fish I hooked was a bit of a surprise (foul hooked actually). A massive dust bin lid of a Bream. Despite this fish not counting, as it was hooked near the tail fin, it gave the Prowla Drop Shot Rod a good workout .

 

Changing to a small red and yellow "Dardevle" spoon I quickly hooked into a nice 6.5lb'ish Jack Pike, in superb condition, which tested both line and rod. This fish was caught fair and square this time .

 

I can report that the Prowla makes a very effective spinning rod, that has a strong backbone to put pressure on bigger fish. The line I was using, also for the first time, was 10lb 4oz Fox SoftSteel braided line - I like it and can recommend it.

 

More anon.

Edited February 28, 2011 by Hopinc

[Anderoo]

Well the rod has finally turned up! First impressions are that it looks and feels like I was expecting, so that's good. The tip is very fine indeed and the rod very stiff. Hopefully when I post again I can tell you what it's like to actually fish with

[Hopinc]

Well the rod has finally turned up! First impressions are that it looks and feels like I was expecting, so that's good. The tip is very fine indeed and the rod very stiff. Hopefully when I post again I can tell you what it's like to actually fish with

 

Any chance of a few pictures of the rod please?

 

What reel and line are you going to be using?

Edited February 28, 2011 by Hopinc

[Anderoo]

Any chance of a few pictures of the rod please?

 

What reel and line are you going to be using?

 

I'll take some later if I get a chance. Reel will be a small fixed spool reel I have knocking around, mainline will be 10lb yellow power pro, and leader will be 6.6lb fluorocarbon (for perch).

 

PS some pics here (better than I'll be able to take!): http://www.harrissportsmail.com/LargeImage...x?ModelID=18262

Edited February 28, 2011 by Anderoo

[JV44]

Dam do a dropshot rod but i am thinking of having a look at one of these http://www.lure-world.com/product_info.php?products_id=690 ,Matt a mate and fellow portabote devotee has a rod from this stable and rates it Steve

[Dick Dastardly]

Im considering this one as it was reccomended by a German friend.

 

http://www.askari-fishing.co.uk/pages/prod...r-dropshot-rods

 

She rated it a lot better than the Fox Rage I was going to get (she has one as well) and its cheaper.