When trotting with a facing or downstream wind, the extra length on this model will be of a benefit for more controlled presentation and bites. For deeper stillwater swims or rivers and for margin fishing with small floats when bigger carp are not quite so close to hand. . . Mainlines:3-6lb . . Hook lengths:1.5 - 5lb . . . . IMAGE SHOWN HYPERLOOP MATCH 390FA
Registered: December 2001 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posts: 2503
Review Date: Fri April 16, 2004
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
Pros:
Good build quality with better than standard fittings
Cons:
Bit of an arm ache if you're fishing rivers as it's quite heavy compared to my 13ft rods. Wouldn't expect an extra foot to make that much difference
Good value for decent quality Very much worth the money. Great tip to middle action, venturing into the butt if you absolutely need to.
FishingMagic Administrator
Registered: February 2009 Posts: 265899
Review Date: Fri May 21, 2004
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
Pros:
Quality
Cons:
None yet
Superb value Superb quality at a budget price
FishingMagic Administrator
Registered: February 2009 Posts: 265899
Review Date: Wed January 19, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
Pros:
The FA part of the brand number (420FA) indicates 'Fast Action'. I can say that I have had this rod for 4 months now and I am pleased to say that the action is probably faster than my ability to strike!!
Cons:
I would agree that a 5 hour trotting session does tend to make the wrist ache a bit.
At 34 quid it's a bargain Good build quality from a reliable brand name who give a 5 year guarantee on their product. Perhaps a tad on the heavy side, but hey, put it down for five minutes and have a brew!
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