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Well they arrived yesterday, delivered to my wifes works. And horror of horrors????? She won't let me have a sneaky peek at them.

Just checked mate and it's exactly 24" in length and 12" circumference when in it's supplied bag. Not too big, and it's nice and light. Hope that helps???

Got to be honest.....the translation leaves a lot to be desired!! The slim blank XT60 has enormous power reserves. This 11 'model with a test curve of 2,75lbs offers ample power reserves - incredible Drill fun! The fast tip portion ensures the accuracy of the throw. The great blank with the light 40 Start Ring, expands the potential litter and allows the cord to run conically from the roll. The Tribal Velocity thus allows aggressive throws, the progressive action persists and you can very well conduct your carp to the network. This stunning action is further enhanced by the subtle but sturdy tenon joint.

I bought these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351875651210?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT And these.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231736317239?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT The first ones would be better if you are going into hard pop ups.

http://www.nordfishing77.at/shimano-tribal-velocity-11ft-2-75lbs-2407 Spoken to a guy on "another" forum who purchased from this company and he gave them the thumbs up. Checked with them via email and they have 3 in stock and have no problems at all with shipping to the UK. The 11' model is very difficult to track down, plenty of 12' versions in stock in the UK and being offered at very good prices, but I don't want 12 footers. These ones work out at roughly £80.00 each. I did ask if they would offer a bit of a discount for 3 rods, but they wouldn't budge on price. I'll see how I get on with them, may even end up parting with my beloved Outkast "Small waters", although I'm tempted to keep those for "old times sake". I've also got a set of 3 Korum 10' rods that I may well pass on to my daughters boyfriend as a Christmas present, but I'll hang fire for a bit..... I don't know if he will look after them as he's a bit slapdash with his gear.

Blooming hell!! She's only gone and ordered them for me for Christmas!!! What a gal! :-)

I accidentally sent a link for them to my missus's facebook page. Don't know how that happened.....

Just quickly checked. No 11' flavour. Have tried every UK supplier.

Well they arrived this morning and to be honest. they look like they are going to be perfect for what I want them for, The "dummy" part isn't as big as it looks in the pictures, and they sure have plenty of swivel. Might just order a couple more packs because they will be ideal for bottom baits, wafters and pop ups.

Thanks for the heads up, but I'd already had a look on their website and they don't list the 11' model. Nobody does!!

No problem. I had been looking at the Extricators too, but I really want 11' rods that's why the Shimano's appealed to me. Finding 11 footers in a "decent" test curve is a nightmare unless you want to spend a fortune on Free Spirit or Harrison gear. If I had the money I'd be buying Baby Ballista's but I don't so I won't

As happy as I am with my Outkast "Smallwater" rods, I am always on the look out for 11 footers with a slightly higher test curve. Came across these during a surfing session... http://www.nordfishing77.at/shimano-tribal-velocity-11ft-2-75lbs-2407 Has anybody used the Velocity rods before, or maybe still has some? At just over £80.00 a rod, they seem very good value for money. Thoughts????

Mainline. Always have, always will

And that is why I only fish short range, snag free venues

Can't stand cats. Bloody ugly things. I'd rather fish a lake with 40lb carp and no cats than one with 80 pounders and cats.

Wasn't your fault geezer!! No need to apologise Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk

It's certainly a pain trying to get them back off my daughter

No problem mate. While all these little bits and pieces add up cost wise, it's helping me out in a way. My daughter Liddy is always "borrowing" bits and pieces off of me, and her boyfriend Tom has just started up carp fishing. I have bought them both new rig wallets for Christmas, which have small click boxes in them for odds and ends. I've loaded them both up with various swivels, connectors, bait stops, some pre-tied rigs, baiting needles, hooks, forceps etc. all the little "nick nacks" that you find you need during a session. Should be much nicer than just being given an empty rig wallet on Christmas morning!!

Certainly going to give that a try. It's not like there is going to be any strain on the bait screw as it's only to hold the bait in place. I have some lovely little size 20 swivels which would work a treat. Why do I think that those thinking angler ones leaves the bait looking like it's sucking a dummy???!!!! lol!

Just to add (as it was too late to edit). Found another ebay seller with them in stock (apparently) so ordered a pack from him together with a pack of the thinking anglers ones as well. All these 4 quids here and there don't half add up at the end of the month.....

I didn't get them in the end.... Package arrived yesterday, opened it up and they had sent me two packs of standard bait screws, of which I have loads already!! I contacted them to say they had made a mistake, they apologised and refunded me immediately, but confirmed that they don't actually have the swiveled version in stock. Back to the drawing board.

I ordered two packs 'cos they are difficult to track down. Seem perfect for what I want although the screw might be a little long at 18mm. I can take a pair of wire cutters to those though.

No problem BC. Taska do what I wanted, courtesy of a link from Cyborx earlier. Have just ordered a couple of packs.

I've been using coated braid for the last 2 or 3 years for my hook lengths, but am now thinking about going back to using either mono or fluro. I might tie a few rigs using the left over DPF line that I have. It's fluro coated, and if it's as invisible as Wychwood claim, will be the perfect solution to an age old problem. Knots well, sinks well. Got to be worth a try, surely????

Running leads are all I ever use. Unless I'm freelining.