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Have you ever had a jasper in yer trollies???

Cushty my old chavvie...

I might be 60 mate, but I'm young at heart.....

I've purchased loads and loads over the years. The only thing I would declare as "rubbish" are 3 very cheap carp rods I bought last year (I think they worked out at just over a tenner each so what did I expect!!). I lent them to my Daughter's boyfriend when we went to France in July, and he caught two carp on them, 1 at 22lb and the other at just over 31 so I guess they worked, but they were total gash lol!! I have now told him to throw them away as I am passing my 3 x 10ft Korum rods on to him for Christmas which will be much better. Shame they live in a flat with no garden as those cheapies would make ideal beanpoles...

I'm sorry if I offended Phil, Didn't mean to. But it's just something I've noticed over the past few months Rob

Serious question Phil..... have you ever bought anything that has been good? It's only that almost every time somebody posts up that they are thinking of buying something, you declare it's "rubbish"

I think it's disgusting. I need to check that they got the ringing and whippings right. I need to check that my reels fit perfectly. I need to check how balanced they feel with the reels fitted. I need to check that they fit my rod pod properly. I need to check that the handles fit in my rear rod rests. Women. They just don't understand.

Got cheesed off fishing yesterday. I have never fished a lake with so many dead leaves on the bottom. Every time I pulled my rig in, there were leaves everywhere. Pulling my hair out.

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