Hi there,

I am considering getting a sharpes Gordon 9ft #6 for work in scottish lochs (I know 9'6 might be better but can't have everything).

Does anyone know much about the plus 3 series which sharpes are now making? Should I consider this one too???

Which one is better? The Gordons or the plus 3???

Cheers,

Robbie

Robbie,

Our Plus 3 range is of a higher standard than the Gordons. In terms of action, they are slightly slower. They feel light in the hand and IMO are not fatigue inducing. All rods are supplied in a rod sock and blue screw top alloy tube.

The rods were designed with the input of a number of loch fisherman, both in Scotland & Ireland.

I have a prototype 9'3" 7wt, and I love it.

Simon

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If it's above a 4wt, it's built for Tarpon.

Have heard good things about the 15' 6 piece - have you used it?

beanieboy,

Not had the pleasure. I have however had a waggle in the showroom. It does feel extremely light & well balanced. As our carp product development manager said, "it's light enough to make a nice carp rod". You can't say that about many double handers.

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If it's above a 4wt, it's built for Tarpon.

I've been using my 10' #7 Gordon more and have mixed feelings about it, although it may be me. I feel the rod may be better rated as an #8 rather than #7, not sure what others think on that score?

I find it tiring but less tippy than the reviews generally suggest it to be. I'm now looking for something else. I've considered a Gordon 10' #6, their Plus 3, the Partidge or something from Greys in similar length/weight as I don't have the cash for Loomis or Sage. I don't want to go down to 9' 6" as I typically use a leader between 20 – 25' and I find these tricky with a rod less than 10'.

I find the current rod casts #7 sinkers well but I struggle with it using a #7 floater which I feel may be too light to load the rod unless I'm casting a longer line.

Played with a Trout Rod in a tackle shop in Glasgow..pity they don't do it in a 4 piece..why ever not?

Felt good and cosmetically, nicest rod I've ever seen.

royvs,

Was this one of our Plus 3's?

Simon

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If it's above a 4wt, it's built for Tarpon.

Simon..no, it was the Gordon.

Roy,
It might be worth looking at the Wychwood Ionica 10ft #7/8 if you are after a 4 piece.
Very light and powerful. I bought one and have decided to go for another for my large reservoir fishing as it casts dries with great accuracy and delicacy and can still chuck a team of flies with a heavy lure on the point.

Cheers,

Glenn

I have a 10' #7 Gordon I bought from a forum member.

I am very pleased with it. To put this in context I have previously fished with a 9'6" Vision Intro. It is a very much nicer rod.

I decided to buy a new rod after having a go with a £300 Gerys rod. I find the Gordon just as pleasurable to use at half the price. If I had £300 I would have bought the Greys rod but I don't think it would have suited me any better than the Gordon does.

I find the Gordon lightweight, easy to cast with. I use a Snowbee #7 floater and a clear tip intermeadiate, not sure of the make, it may be snowbee again but I am not sure.

The rod does the work when casting, I really like it.