Take apart travel rod

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I've had a quick look at the 5 piece Shakespeare Potenza 13ft match rod and was impressed with it. There are also a few good reviews on here about it and it's only about ?40.00.

Is it the best available?

I'm after a float rod in the main, with enough beef to handle the odd better fish.

I've seen a few telescopics advertised, but I can't imagine them being any good?
 
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Fred Bonney

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Not the best available.
Didn't you see the Peregrine rod,Paul?
More expensive, but the review is good.
 
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Saw that Fred and it was that which reminded me....

I was after something longer than 11 foot and it's very probably too sturdy.

Have you had experience of the Potenza one Fred?
 
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Fred Bonney

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No Paul,only handled it and wasn't particularly impressed enough to buy it..
Handled the Peregrine and was.
But not purchased yet,working on it for my birthday though.
 
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I have two of the Potenza travel rods and They are vastly better than they have any right to be and are ideal for long trotting where a rod with a bit of backbone is called for.
So yes they get my recommendation.
Hope this helps
 
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Cheers Alan.

I want something for trotting or fishing the waggler on the likes of the Wye, so it sounds like you've used it along those lines?

This year will be a real squeeze in the car, so space is at a premium.
 
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