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Old 10-12-2011, 11:55 AM
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Hi Guys

I am looking for a 10' single handed rod, must be light due to my arthritis
I fish a small spate river and mostly sea trout and grilse are what I am after.
I have a 12' double hander but with the river being not very wide the double hander is not much use.

My budget is £50/100

Thanks for any suggestions, was looking at the airflo 40+nantec and airflo delta anyone know much about them.
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If you keep your eye on E-bay you should be able to pick up a Grays G-tec 10'-8# for under £100.
The Delta is pretty good.They seem to have solved the fragility problems the early ones had.

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If you keep your eye on E-bay you should be able to pick up a Grays G-tec 10'-8# for under £100.
The Delta is pretty good.They seem to have solved the fragility problems the early ones had.

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Why not have a look at switch rods about that size. That way you can change to casting with both hands if your arthritis is causing issues.
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Wychwood truefly 10ft 6/7 is worth a look, priced at the lower end of your range, middle to tip action. Replacement tips don't cost the earth either.
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Daiwa Osprey is a very light rod with a butt you can take off to make it even lighter. You can pick good secondhand ones up off ebay. I was going to suggest a Bruce & Walker grilse & seatrout rod, but it is a tad heavier and you might struggle....
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I posted a reply on Salmon Forum Bobby.
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I posted a reply on Salmon Forum Bobby.
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