spr1985 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 whats the difference ? if there more for just cosmetics then why bother unless your loaded Well, I wouldn't say I was loaded, but anyway....the reasoning behind the change in the first place is to cut down the amount of space my gear takes up at home (keeps the missus happy) and in the car for ease of loading. So the weight comes into it and the looks would just be a bonus. The question I asked was more to do with are the black ops better quality or is it just cosmetic improvements that they offer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
androoooo Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 Spr just a thought if you're after the small rod concept. Have a look at the Dymag mobile system. It has a smaller pack down length than the scopes. Mine in my holdall sit across the boot of my car (a golf) they're custom built and in terms of price sit between the scopes and black ops. The only downside is they don't come in the variety of test curves the scopes do and with the max being 2.75 they're not great if you're planning on doing heavy bag work etc. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote
spr1985 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 The very last sentence ruled them out for me mate, but thanks for the option appreciated [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
jimmboy Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Posted October 27, 2016 Had a look a the scopes nearly bought 3 to tell ya the truth they are a good rod but if you want a smaller rod just get the 10ft wychwood 3lb £50 it felt better then the scope mate Sent from my SM-A500FU using Tapatalk Quote
androoooo Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) The very last sentence ruled them out for me mate, but thanks for the option appreciated [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No worries mate, know a few other companies probably do similar in heavier test curves where you could get a custom build on a very blank. Edited October 27, 2016 by androoooo Quote
jimmboy Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Posted October 27, 2016 If you want custom built go see nick buss mate Sent from my SM-A500FU using Tapatalk Quote
nigewoodcock Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 Cotswold rods do some very nice custom scopes. Have a look at their site and facebook Quote
spr1985 Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 Not on fb nige..... but I'll check out their site [emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
wookiejedi Posted November 1, 2016 Report Posted November 1, 2016 I currently have 2x 9ft 2 3/4lb and 1x 9ft 2 1/4lb custom done by Cotswold rods. They are fantastic rods to use and store. I might have wished to up the test curve but at this stage they suit my fishing very well. I got the normal sized 2 rod hides for them and the reels are a tight fit, so will be changing to the bit pit version soon. I can't rate them enough Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
yonny Posted November 1, 2016 Report Posted November 1, 2016 Opinions on spending the extra money on the black ops version? Don't do it mate! Any product that advertises itself as "a stripped out ultra light special forces edition" is for children or idiots. Honestly fella, I don't rate Nash rods one bit. For that money you can get something from a company that actually builds rods rather than gets them made in China. Nash rods, IMO, are average rods sold at premium prices. There are miles better options out there for the same money. ianfrog 1 Quote
yonny Posted November 1, 2016 Report Posted November 1, 2016 I currently have 2x 9ft 2 3/4lb and 1x 9ft 2 1/4lb custom done by Cotswold rods. They are fantastic rods to use and store. That's the way to do it; if you like the blank get them sorted by someone that justifies the price. wookiejedi 1 Quote
spr1985 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Posted November 1, 2016 Don't do it mate! Any product that advertises itself as "a stripped out ultra light special forces edition" is for children or idiots. Honestly fella, I don't rate Nash rods one bit. For that money you can get something from a company that actually builds rods rather than gets them made in China. Nash rods, IMO, are average rods sold at premium prices. There are miles better options out there for the same money. Can you recommend something that packs down to the same length (55") that's one of the biggest attractions for me.... I need to save space and fit stuff in the car more easily Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk yonny 1 Quote
yonny Posted November 2, 2016 Report Posted November 2, 2016 Can you recommend something that packs down to the same length (55") that's one of the biggest attractions for me.... I need to save space and fit stuff in the car more easily For Scope Black Ops money I'd be looking at Harrison ST3 or I believe Free Spirit do several options. Best bet is ring Nick Buss, give him your requirements and budget, and see what he can do. Quote
androoooo Posted November 2, 2016 Report Posted November 2, 2016 For Scope Black Ops money I'd be looking at Harrison ST3 or I believe Free Spirit do several options. Best bet is ring Nick Buss, give him your requirements and budget, and see what he can do. Yonny, these look very similar to my Dymags which I believe are also built on a Harrison blank. It was Terry Edmonds who recommended them to me when I was looking at scopes for pretty much the same reason as SPR. SPR where are you based? I'm in London on Saturday with not much to do in the day as I'm off out at night. I could head over somewhere and bring the rods as they're in my car currently. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk yonny 1 Quote
yonny Posted November 2, 2016 Report Posted November 2, 2016 Dymags Another great option, miles better than the Scopes. Quote
spr1985 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Posted November 2, 2016 Thanks for all the replies really helpful and given me plenty to mull over and websites to check and the like, nice one lads! [emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
spr1985 Posted November 4, 2016 Report Posted November 4, 2016 So a spanner in the works...... have you gentlemen heard of kodex tackle? If so opinions on their Kompact 9ft/10ft .......for those that don't know it's the same rod but has the two length options with an extension piece Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
phildalton1982 Posted November 4, 2016 Report Posted November 4, 2016 So a spanner in the works...... have you gentlemen heard of kodex tackle? If so opinions on their Kompact 9ft/10ft .......for those that don't know it's the same rod but has the two length options with an extension piece Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yep, sure have mate, had the kodex centium alarms with receiver, good bit of kit Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote
phildalton1982 Posted November 4, 2016 Report Posted November 4, 2016 They had changeable covers, carbon, grass, union jack or pretty ladies Sent from my LG-H955 using Tapatalk Quote
spr1985 Posted November 4, 2016 Report Posted November 4, 2016 Useful as ever Phil [emoji14] no opinion on the rod then? Although I like the sound of pretty ladies [emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
muscle20 Posted November 6, 2016 Report Posted November 6, 2016 scopes being only 2 pieces in the bag are easy to leave set up. 3 or more pieces is an impossible pain. spr1985 1 Quote
spr1985 Posted November 6, 2016 Report Posted November 6, 2016 I'm inclined to agree mate, and I actually quite like the scopes although the kodex three piece isn't exactly how you may imagine.... have a look at it it's quite clever Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
spr1985 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Posted November 8, 2016 scopes being only 2 pieces in the bag are easy to leave set up. 3 or more pieces is an impossible pain. My apologies mate, it seems I have Mis read the info about the kodex rod I hadn't realised it was a three / four piece rod! I thought it was a two piece with the option of adding in the blank third section...... that's that option out the window, so now it's between the scopes and the whychwood extricator Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
spr1985 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Posted November 18, 2016 Ok so....thanks every one for the advice and opinions, but I was presented with an offer that I couldn't refuse on a pair of scopes 10ft cork handles (didn't think I'd like them but I was wrong they look great).... got to love it when someone doesn't realise/doesn't care what they are selling [emoji16][emoji51][emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk wookiejedi, androoooo and oscsha 3 Quote
jimmboy Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Posted March 1, 2017 Hello all as any one used a set off black ops what's the thought on erm my Mrs as order me a set of 10ft 3lv black ops with net and rt bag ? Quote
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