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Hi i have a Greys Prodigy Specailist 1.25tc & was wondering if it was suitable to trot with i was going to put a center pin on it. Id be trotting for Chub & Barbel. Thanks in advance.
Hi i have a Greys Prodigy Specailist 1.25tc & was wondering if it was suitable to trot with i was going to put a center pin on it. Id be trotting for Chub & Barbel. Thanks in advance.
Hi i have a Greys Prodigy Specailist 1.25tc & was wondering if it was suitable to trot with i was going to put a center pin on it. Id be trotting for Chub & Barbel. Thanks in advance.
I would
I would
I wouldn't. ......unless it was the only rod I had with me.
Why not? The OP mentions barbel?
With a big float and heavy line it would be OK'ish.
It works OK for me S-Kippy. Then again, I prefer through action rods and wouldn't pick a conventional float rod for heavy trotting - barbel & carp for example. Roach & chub fair enough, but not the bigger stuff.
Each to his own.
It works OK for me S-Kippy. Then again, I prefer through action rods and wouldn't pick a conventional float rod for heavy trotting - barbel & carp for example. Roach & chub fair enough, but not the bigger stuff.
Each to his own.
I'm looking forward to trying out my hardys specialist float rod targeting barbel this coming summer, just done some chub fishing with it and it was very good.
Tigger... is that the Specialist or the Specimen that you're looking to use for the barbel?
It's the 14ft specialist binka. I used it whilst trotting for chub not long ago and it was a joy to use...lovely action when playing fish in fast water. It's rated up to 8lb lines so should be perfect for barbel. I only use 4 to 6lb when trotting for barbel so the line rating is plenty high enough .
I've just had a check on the Hardy website... the reason I asked was that I have the 13' which is only rated to 5lb mainline which would have been working it too hard imo but you're absolutely right the 14' goes up to 8lb and will be great for the job.
The Specimen is also rated at 8lb tops, i've used this with no problems and I think you'll enjoy using yours... don't back off when it's pumping through the butt, it'll take what you chuck at it