greekskii Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'm just looking at rods, had an email about the new sonik vader rods (which look amazing for the price btw) and it got me thinking about when I get new rods next year. I currently have 2.75lb tc and it has seen me good through all types of fishing but it looks like fashion has won the day and 2.75tc is harder to find now, with most ranges starting at 3lb. Just wondering whether it is worth me upping the tc as I am going back to the gravel pits next year. Obviously it'll offer a bit more range if I need it. but in terms of grunt, well I landed a 40lb carp through a couple of weedbeds on my current rod and have had countless 20s from snaggy and weedy swims without much hassle. opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpz_31 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 if it was me I go for the heavier rod I think the benefits from a higher tc outweigh the drawbacks greekskii 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 what i'm really getting at is, is there much difference? (I know between rod brands, models, etc. there is but in general) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfrog Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hi Vik In all honesty the t.c doesn't appear to be as important as the action. As you know I use the Free Spirit X.S which is a 3.25 t.c but they have a very through action which makes them a delight to play fish on and suit quite a wide range of waters. I have tried some fast action 3 lb rods that felt like I could cast to the moon but would probably be more at home on a snooker table. Its a difficult thing to find what suits you best but the only thing I do know is don't by anything you haven't felt. Cheers Ian greekskii, yonny and smufter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I second what Ian said! What kind of money are you looking to spend Vik, if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 It depends on when next year. But £120-150 per rod is likely. Can go up to £200 per rod if the rod is right. I like the look of the sonik gravity X or the greys prodigy model that's near £200 a rod. Have a thing for slim shrink handles. Can't not have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Check out the Free Spirit CTX. Head and shoulders above anything else in that price range IMO. They do a 2.75 as well. B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 2 hours ago, yonny said: Check out the Free Spirit CTX. Head and shoulders above anything else in that price range IMO. They do a 2.75 as well. Don't think they are shrink wrap handles though. I did look at them. All seem to be abbreviated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfrog Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Vik R.e your fetish for shrink wrap I think with Free Spirit if you buy through someone like Johnson Ross you can have them made with whatever handles you like. I speak as someone who has a bit of a cork thing going on (but I am seeking help lol). Cheers Ian greekskii 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Think that's only for the UK made models Ian, the CTX is imported fully built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianfrog Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Thanks Yonny I didn't know the CTX was an import ! Every day is a learning day lol. Cheers Ian yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil dalts Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Daiwa longbow df in 3.5lb tc. A pure joy play fish on. Slim blank, shrink handle. I went from 2.75 to 3.5 tc. Did notice a stiffer bottom end but for chucking bags, close in work, snag work, they do everything. Tip is everything, you don't want a broom handle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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