The Best Stickfloat Rods

Scouser · #1 (**permalink**) 13-01-2007, 01:38

Im looking to get a brand spanking new stickfloat rod, I have a couple of very good ones at the mo, but what are your guys opinions on the best stickfoat and light waggler rod?

Cheers

Scouse

#2 (**permalink**) 13-01-2007, 08:53

I'm with the old Daiwa Connoisseur Z Tommy Pickering models. Still superb by today's standards.

captain carrott · #3 (**permalink**) 13-01-2007, 09:05

13 foot well balanced and a spliced tip.

but wouldn't use it for waggler fishing at all.

Scouser · #4 (**permalink**) 13-01-2007, 10:05

Cheers...

What about the Normark Micro-match..?

TonyO2 · #5 (**permalink**) 14-01-2007, 11:39

It could be possible that your present models are better than anything else on the market at present for that style of fishing.
A few threads have brought up the fact there are very few spiced tip rods now available, which in the past were often the best rods for stick float fishing.

fred hall · #6 (**permalink**) 16-01-2007, 22:20

I still love my old Shakespeare President

#7 (**permalink**) 17-01-2007, 01:21

Harrison GTI 13 ft hollow tip for me, had it nearly 15 years. Light as a feather, real power when it gets into the mid to lower section. Landed every river fish on it up to 8 lbs. Had carp to 19 lb, tench to 7 lb as well on stills.

Have a look here for what they make http://www.harrisonrods.co.uk/

Or phone Steve Harrison and talk over your requirements.

petehodgy · #8 (**permalink**) 20-03-2008, 22:37

im with terry diawa connoisseur tom pickering simply thebest that wasever made. sorry thats my opinion

Risque Manoofus · #9 (**permalink**) 21-03-2008, 12:32

I agree with the rest of the lads. Does anybody make decent stick float rods these days?

Does anyone make decent stick floats these days?

I cant remember the last time I went into a tackle shop and saw stick floats for sale.

I had an old titan 2000 and an old president both magic for sticking but as too what you would choose from todays market? God knows. Best of luck to you in your quest though.

It would be intresting to know if you came up with anything.

Beecy · #10 (**permalink**) 21-03-2008, 14:50

Ive seen a couple of very good reviews on the new Fox 15' stick rod, only £69 as well, i'll be having a look at one before the new seasons here

I bought a normark microlite 13/14 ft last year and am realy pleased with it, perfect for realy fine tackle roach/dace fishing. I think it will struggle with bigger stuff like chub though which is where the fox may be ideal as its suppose to have a bit of grunt in reserve although still fine/soft in the top