Dicky123 Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Guys. A friend of mine is re-taking up carp fishing and has asked me to recommend a 12'' rod for around £100. He will not be casting to the horizon, so will need 3lb to 3.25lb test so ova bags and such are possible. Now I've been out of the buying scene since I brought my Scopes, so can anyone come up with a few suggestions please? He could go to £125 if pushed. Thanks all Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 See if you can get a set of soniks on a 3 for 2 or the wolf rods do the same offer ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky123 Posted June 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Framey. What Soniks are you suggesting please, and what is wolf? Thanks Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 Wolf are the new name for the x owners of the fox brand before they sold out the rods are built usIng mark tunleys specs. In regards to the soniks needs to go in to a local tackle shop and have a play to find which ones feel right to him I couldn’t fault the sk4s I had years ago I ended up with 9 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 21, 2019 Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 7 hours ago, Dicky123 said: Guys. A friend of mine is re-taking up carp fishing and has asked me to recommend a 12'' rod for around £100. He will not be casting to the horizon, so will need 3lb to 3.25lb test so ova bags and such are possible. Now I've been out of the buying scene since I brought my Scopes, so can anyone come up with a few suggestions please? He could go to £125 if pushed. Thanks all Rich. The price range of between £100.00-£125.00 has got to be the most hotly contested around, with most of the big brands offering decent rods. As Framey suggests above, a visit to a well stocked tackle shop will be your best bet, there's nothing like actually holding a rod in your hands. Personally, I like Wychwood rods. I think they are great value for money and the new "Extremis" read well and are competitively priced. But get out and have a look if you can. oscsha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky123 Posted June 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2019 Smuff. Good price mate, what are they like to cast and use or with a fish on. My mate likes bag work, thanks buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky123 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 The Shimano tribal velocity seems to have good reviews guys'. And as mentioned the Wychwood Extremis, 3.25lb is what I'm suggesting to him as he likes *** work on runs waters it seems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, Dicky123 said: The Shimano tribal velocity seems to have good reviews guys'. And as mentioned the Wychwood Extremis, 3.25lb is what I'm suggesting to him as he likes *** work on runs waters it seems? Tribal Velocity's are quite a good rod Dicky, but they are a bit heavier than others. Not much, but noticeable. I've used them before. In answer to your earlier question, I've not used the Extremis rods, but Wychwood rods in general are well respected for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh92 Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, Dicky123 said: The Shimano tribal velocity seems to have good reviews guys'. And as mentioned the Wychwood Extremis, 3.25lb is what I'm suggesting to him as he likes *** work on runs waters it seems? I've got them in 3lb and they are nice rods mate. Personally if I was your friend I'd get a set 2.75lb rods for general all rounders. They will be fine casting pva bags unless he is whacking them out. Years ago I remember 2.5 - 2.75lb tc rods were best all rounders but now I've seen a trend in heavier tc rods being the norm.. Whatever floats your boat I suppose lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 On 20 June 2019 at 20:44, Dicky123 said: Guys. A friend of mine is re-taking up carp fishing and has asked me to recommend a 12'' rod for around £100. He will not be casting to the horizon, so will need 3lb to 3.25lb test so ova bags and such are possible. Now I've been out of the buying scene since I brought my Scopes, so can anyone come up with a few suggestions please? He could go to £125 if pushed. Thanks all Rich. To be honest, I would reckon 2.75-3lb Tc rods will do the job nicely, and you are in the 'mid' range price bracket. 3.25 is a long chuck rod, from Korda fashion...😖😉😆 Look at the Wolf X rods, I have used and played with them, they will do the job nicely in 2.75 or 3lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 22, 2019 Report Share Posted June 22, 2019 Sonik do a full setup of 3 for 2 rods...reels...and landing net as a full package. I cant fault my SK3 XTR rods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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