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Errrr............happy Velocity user here. I have 3 of the "original" velocities, 11' 2.75 tc versions (I don't like 12 footers). Lovely rods for the price, I have no complaints whatsoever. I think the TX2's are just an upgrade on the graphics. They are a bit heavier that my other rods, but bearing in mind these are Chub Outkast "Smallwaters" with a TC of only 2.25 and that is to be expected. My only other experience of 11 2.75 rods was with a trio of FreeSpirit TS's. These were fantastic rods, and I regret ever selling them. Yes, they were lighter and were undoubtedly better blanks, but bearing in mind they would set you back about £300 a pop, that is only to be expected. For a budget rod the Velocities are terrific value for money. After a year of use, I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone.

Still look a bit heavy to me mate. I've made a few rigs up over the week-end and my ABS pop ups only just pull a size 4 continental up off the bottom, and that's using a lightweight Gardner pop up hook aligner. And once that weld/solder gives up the ghost, you're left with a very expensive "normal" hook!

No I'm not going to buy any mate, just thought they looked a bit of a mouthful!! Also, look a bit weighty.

What you have to bare in mind is they are both cheap rods probably cost around 5£ to make & ship into the country ! So does the 50£ deal look so good now ? I see you mentioned the ctx range on the other thread .... much better to think down that road at least you know the rods have had some proper testing in there design & by all accounts a lot of rod for the money .

The wife bought me this and slipped the little volume into my bag for my night shift along with my sarnies..... It covers the year after Chris caught the Bishop at Redmire... Interestingly enough, he rarely mentions that historic capture, you can see his interest waning for Redmire, or perhaps it is the other way round... who knows...? It retains the clipped diary style with short chapters but still has the Yates stamp all over it.... I love Yates's style of writing, I also love the fact that this diary went missing for ages and was found in a box of Christmas deccies in an attic and was only found by accident.... if I have any criticism its that I feel that it feels a little rushed with the journal style and lacks the almost poetic narrative that previous works by himself that are his trademark... That said, it is hugely enjoyable and charts his year very well and lets face it, the man can write as well as he can fish... a good read...