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  1. Easy option right there. I've been using big pits for years now and wouldn't dream of going back now to be honest. A friend upgraded from shimmy baitrunners to some big pits and he commented how easy casting is now for him. With QD now on a lot of big pits the baitrunners is obsolete I think.
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  2. Thanks pal i have been using shimano diaflash (bugs) 2.75lb tc for the last 16 years and really liked them until i managed to break one a couple of weeks back i have noticed the ctx dont come in 3lb tc but im going to have a ride out to chapmans to have a look at some when i have a spare half day. The only pusuits ive picked up were 3.25 tc and i think thats over doing it for most of the waters ill be fishing, im hoping the ctx may be a little more forgiving. Gaz
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  3. You wont go far wrong with a pair of ... Fox Micron M+ Bite Alarms at around £50 for a pair
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  4. fantastic book, puts some of today's carp-only prima-donnas in their place, not that any of them would read it
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  5. salokcinnodrog

    Budget Carp Rods

    I honestly think that unless you are a massive caster then 50mm rings are a waste. More difficult to protect in transport, heavier than more suitable 40mm rings. The larger ring was to deal with a particular line situation on the cast, feeding or funnelling it down with a particular shaped and sized reel. In terms of budget rods, the current Fox range of Warriors, or Shimano Velocities are worthwhile, or even look at Shimano Alivio DX's. The DX's are underpriced compared to some other budget rods! The Velocity is a recognised name, whereas Alivio is probably not. Here is something for you, and it really pains me to say it, Shimano on the reel side in the basic Baitrunner and cheaper range is going downhill in terms of quality, compared to say 15years ago, but the rods are coming forward.
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