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Old 09-03-2011, 04:00 PM
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hi i'm looking for a new rod i've always used models such as greys grx and other airflo models under £100 and fine as they are i'm looking for something with a stiffer casting action cheers
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What type of fishing, river, still water etc. Whats your current rod lengths line ratings.
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Old 09-03-2011, 08:37 PM
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mainly the midlands reservoirs 10ft 7/8
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sharpes gordon 2 and have money left over for a line great rod
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Another vote for the Gordon 2 great rod for the money
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Warehouse Clearance Sale

snowbee had some 10' 7/8 diamonds in their clearance at half price...for 64 quid its an outstanding bargain

or you may be able to source a greys g-tec they were clearing ( or an xflite I picked up a 9'6" 7 wt for 125 quid from sportfish, other retailers might still have some stock)

reddington redfly2 on offer around a lot as well, thats supposed to be a bit stiffer and faster

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mainly the midlands reservoirs 10ft 7/8
Genwair Xenar or Ffrind. The Ffrind is a little stiffer and both come with a transferable lifetime guarantee, bag and tube and at the moment they both come with a free Genwair Careg alloy reel. Cliff Harvey has both in stock.
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A Sonik SK4 would be ideal for your requirements. Great rod to cast and catch with. I have the 9' 6" 6/7 and love it. I'm sure the 10' 7/8 version won the Best In Test in Trout Fisherman last year. They're £139.99 I think.
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A Sonik SK4 would be ideal for your requirements. Great rod to cast and catch with. I have the 9' 6" 6/7 and love it. I'm sure the 10' 7/8 version won the Best In Test in Trout Fisherman last year. They're £139.99 I think.
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That would be my choice, I also bet there are some G-tecs and some vision bargains around as well.
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Old 10-03-2011, 09:29 PM
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thanks for the advice just read a review on the gordon 2 sounds like a great rod will have to get myself one
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