Greys Prodigy Carp Rod 12ft / 2.5 lb TC

[Peter Sharpe]

I would advise against buying Harrison rods that are factory finished as they are some of the worst I've ever seen. The handles in particular are appalling.

[The Diamond Geezer]

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Originally posted by aanthony:

DG

Maybe worth a look at the Free Spirit Carp Tamer, again around the 100 quid mark.

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Cheers, Ant

 

DG

[The Diamond Geezer]

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Originally posted by Peter Sharpe:

I would advise against buying Harrison rods that are factory finished as they are some of the worst I've ever seen. The handles in particular are appalling.

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Pete,

 

Thanks for that feedback.

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Which 12 ft 2.5 lb TC carp rod do you use then, or recommend?

 

DG

 

[ 29. September 2003, 12:10 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

[pikeman9]

i have a couple of 3lb prodig's love them !!!!!

slim, nice action and all round great rods payed £90 each for them

[Slyder]

Got a pair of the Prodigy 2.75's. Nice feel to them and as mentioned the guarantee is peace of mind. £15 to replace regardless of cause of damage. Unless you're gonna be casting to the horizon I think 3lb tc is a bit overgunned to be honest, but everyone has their own preferences, and confidence in your kit is half the battle.

[Rob Ward]

DG - my mate has Prodigys in 2.75lb T/C and they're well worth the money!

 

I have Giant's which have almost identical blanks and the same fittings which I picked up for a steal at £60 each - RRP £100+. I used to have Century AK47's and the Giants are far superior in every way.

[The Diamond Geezer]

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Originally posted by Rob Ward:

DG - my mate has Prodigys in 2.75lb T/C and they're well worth the money!

 

I have Giant's which have almost identical blanks and the same fittings which I picked up for a steal at £60 each - RRP £100+. I used to have Century AK47's and the Giants are far superior in every way.

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Thanks for that, Rob.

 

Re: Ant's comment "One thing that did put me off (slightly) was the blank. The butt section is fitted out beautifully with the carbon weave visable, but the top section is different as you can't see the weave. It almost looks like two separate rods.", do I take it that this hasn't bothered you or your mate?

 

Also, quite a few peeps have suggested that Matt Hayes TFG Whisper Carp (see here) is as good if not better. Do you know anything about the TFG Whisper?

 

DG

 

[ 01. October 2003, 01:46 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

[Rob Ward]

To be honest I cant say I noticed on Marks rods. A lot of rods I've bought in the past have been like that and I dont buy crap!

 

Havent seen any TFG rods so cant speak for their quality. I'd avoid them personally - as much as I would a football shirt with Beckham written on the back if you can see my point.

 

I'd take a look at the Free Spirit range as well if I were you - I've heard very good things about these and the rods I've seen look to be of very high quality.

[Tony 1]

Just out of interest the TFG tackle range has been developed in partnership by Matt Hayes and UK rod design guru, Simeon Bond of freespirit, Very nice Rods ask woodzzz:D

 

 

Regards Tony

[The Diamond Geezer]

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Originally posted by Tony C:

Just out of interest the TFG tackle range has been developed in partnership by Matt Hayes and UK rod design guru, Simeon Bond of FreeSpirit, Very nice Rods ask woodzzz:D

Regards Tony

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Thanks for that snippet, Tony

 

BTW, didn't Simeon Bond used to be with ..... Shimano?

 

DG