Looking for a cheap 12 to 14 foot rod for trotting. Have never tried it until the forum outing at Kinkell and Josh had a go with Maharg's rod and quite fancies trying it next season. Any advice on which rod to go for greatly appreciated, SWMBO will not be amused if we spend too much. Cheers.

shanksi

Ian,mine's is an LEEDA 13' which cost £23 and it's been superb value for money. Flygirl was amazed when she had a grayling on as to the fighting quality of the fish/sensitivity of the rod.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Jim,
Which Leeda model as had a look on Google and there are a few to choose from.

shanksi

Ian It's in the garage(I hope) but I think it's a LEEDA Obsession Match.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Ron thompson 13/15ft for £50 may be an option feels very similar to a Greys prodigy and looks similar...... half the price you can pick a decent 13ft rod up for £30 shimano hyperloop fast action pick line up well lite tip and a bit of back bone loads to go for enjoy looking

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I wind about, and in and out,
With here a blossom sailing,
And here and there a lusty trout,
And here and there a grayling,

And here and there a foamy flake
Upon me, as I travel
With many a silvery waterbreak
Above the golden gravel,

And draw them all along, and flow
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may go,
But I go on for ever.

-- Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Tony http://timebytheriver.blogspot.com/

Are you sure its for Josh ......me thinks its for yersel

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Campbell

I think you enjoyed the challenge Camshy, and catching grayling.really good fun.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

I use a 13 foot Shimano Nexave..can pick them up for around £60. I love it for Grayling because although its a fastish action for setting the hook, it bends nicely when a fish is contacted.

As for the Ron Thompson C14 match being similer to the Greys Prodigy..thats because its the same blank

I thoroughly enjoyed it mate, thanks again mate for showing me the ropes

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I've not lost my mind, it's backed up on disk somewhere.

Campbell

Jim..

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.