Broke my trusty rod, need a new one :(

[jeepster]

Well last night I started checking out my tackle (Ok, stop giggling) for a session on the Wharfe today, my first time on the bank for longer than I care to remember, and I noticed that my trusty Super Specialist Avon rod has been squished at some point, probably in one of the house moves it's endured lately.

 

So, I'm looking for advice on a replacement, seen recent comments on the Grauvell 1lb2 oz rod, anyone using these and got any comments? I fancy something multi tip, for general river use (by which I really mean legering and trotting)

 

Thanks in advance for any advice you kind people have to offer.....

 

Oh and if anyone's got anything to sell, I'm always up for a second hand bargain!

 

Jon

[Guest tigger]

Well last night I started checking out my tackle (Ok, stop giggling) for a session on the Wharfe today, my first time on the bank for longer than I care to remember, and I noticed that my trusty Super Specialist Avon rod has been squished at some point, probably in one of the house moves it's endured lately.

 

So, I'm looking for advice on a replacement, seen recent comments on the Grauvell 1lb2 oz rod, anyone using these and got any comments? I fancy something multi tip, for general river use (by which I really mean legering and trotting)

 

Thanks in advance for any advice you kind people have to offer.....

 

Oh and if anyone's got anything to sell, I'm always up for a second hand bargain!

 

Jon

 

 

 

The greys barbel rods are well made/good value and they look smart, maybe the 1.5 test would suit you ?

[Tony U]

Jon

Why dont you look at the Fox Duo Lite Avon rod its 12ft !lb test curve and I think it would be an ideal replacement.

I use a c64-3ethe Fox duo lite specialist rod 1/2 lb test curve and it is brilliant on the small rivers in Kent but I think you will need a bit more backbone for the Wharfe just in case a Barbel turns up.

Both rods have a standard hollow top and a quiver top with four quiver tips the avon model having glass tips of 1oz, 1.5oz and 2oz plus a 1oz carbon tip.

You should be able to pick one up on the web for £80 and they also do a Duo Lite Barbel at 1.53b test.

 

Tony

[Chubstar]

I'd have a look at the Korum Neoterics, brilliant rods, you have the avon twin tip or a specialist twin tip with 1.75 & 2.2lb tips, both are superb rods.

[rarepleasures]

So, I'm looking for advice on a replacement, seen recent comments on the Grauvell 1lb2 oz rod, anyone using these and got any comments? I fancy something multi tip, for general river use (by which I really mean legering and trotting)

 

I'm enjoying mine. Bear in mind the the 1 2oz cones with 0.75oz, 1.5oz & 3oz quiver tips which is what I wanted for targeting Perch and Chub

There are others in the range...

 

http://www.bennettsangling.com/acatalog/Gr...alist_Rods.html

 

I don't know how they compared to the Fox or the Neoteric.

[pikergonecarpin]

Fox avon duo gets my vote too.

 

I've had the 1lb tc version a year now, great all round rod.

 

Paul.

[P@UL]

I've got the Fox Duo Lite Avon 1lb too and love it to bits.

 

Had some Carp and big Tench on it in the summer and it handled them no probs. I like it for heavy float fishing but it makes a great feeder rod too.

[BoldBear]

I; like Tigger; would recomend the Greys Prodigy rods which are excellent rods which come with a lifetime warranty, (unless I win the lottery and then I would probably try Harrisons).

 

Greys Avon/Specialist Rods

Edited December 19, 2007 by BoldBear

[Tony U]

I like the Greys Rods, but it was the lack of a quiver tip option that swung me in favour of the Fox Duo Lites.

[Ducktape Corkfeet]

Only after buying a Fox Duo-lite Avon. Brilliant rod, and for the price it's a steal. Couldn't believe that the 1lb top section would be so versatile, and it's a beautiful tool to fight a fish with. Billy will also do you a good price on it Jeepster