Fox Warrior S 2.75lb (Full Cork)

Please AdviseFox Warrior S 2.75lb (Full Cork)

Hi Guys,

I am in the market for a new carp rod (or two) and like the look of these, I especially like the idea of a cork handle having always detested duplon type handles. I have other rods made by fox (duo-lite avon, specialist, trekker) and am very happy with them so feel I know the brand. The warrior rods also seem to be very favourably reviewed and available for a reasonable price. I don't wish to spend more than £100 per rod.

Can anyone tell me what sort of action these have? Ideally I am looking for rods that will bend to the butt as most of my fishing is under the rod tip to around 50 yards using two and a quarter pound test curve rods and 12lb mainline. The fish average between 12lb and 20lb in the waters I fish with the odd chance of a 30lb+.

I favour a rod that will absorb the sudden lunges at the net and cushion the hook length as well as the fishes mouth - I am concerned that at two and three quarter pounds these may be a little stiff or the action designed for distance work.

Any comments regarding the action/ playing ability of these rods or suitable equivalent duly welcome.

Alternatively if the action is not one that would suit my style of fishing, I will investigate one of the heavier rated barbel rods (2lb/ 2.25lb) these should have the required action although a twin tip would be better than a quiver section.

A 2.75 tc rod will not be over the top for the size of fish that you quote, and should be fine as long as you do not want to cast into the next county!

Fox Warrior rods are fine, I used a set of 6lb (yes 6lb tc) Warriors when catfishing on the Ebro and believe me they had a through action when p[alying 100lb + moggies.

The quality and finish is good for the price, although they werenot full cork. I tend to agree that fashion and preference has almost gone full circle and cork is very much in vogue.

Thanks for the reply Terry. I wondered about the action purely because they are 'budget' rods and obviously built to a price.
I had seen one on offer in Climax tackle and before making the trip to see the rod I wanted an idea if it would suit me, I didn't want a broom handle or a rod suitable for distance casting.

Anyway having looked at the 'Euro' and the 'S' version I have say the action seems to be in the area I require and the rod feels quite responsive in the hand - it also balances very nicely with my original 6010GT bait runners. It will be interesting to see how it fishes for real.

They only had one of each in the shop, I went for the 'S' version and can't complain at £55 (special offer) if nothing else it'll make a good deadbait rod.

I do not think that you will be disappointed Sogster

Id also throw he Wychood Solace classics out there as an option. list price 89.99 but you can pick them up for around £60. Very good rods for the money, nice progressive actions that soaks up the lunges.

Tried the rod for the first time this weekend, no fish - but it was cold. Brrrrr.

I have to say after using it I am more than happy with the way this rod casts using a 1oz straight lead and with a smallish bag to 10lb mainline. As stated in my original post I don't need to cast much over or around 60 yards, easily achievable with just a gentle flick on this rod. Not so easy with my old early nineties rods.

I think I will be happy with this for the price, depends what it feels like with a fish on but it does look to have a very reasonable through action.

The price of the rod is probably achieved due to the finish or lack of (no keeper ring, poor quality bag etc.) but overall it seems a great rod for the money.

I actually like the minimalistic finish on the Warrior S! However the action is its main attraction for me after I saw Chilly on You Tube really play some lovely fish with the Euro finish version, (my older Carp rods are a little on the tippy side, great for distance but not so good on the smaller waters I'm fishing nowadays). But what sold me in the end was retro full cork handle.

Glad I bought them, I just wish I could get out to use them at the moment.

BOF

If you wan't the ultimate rod for what you're suggesting pay a bit extra and go for the Harrison 2.75 balista slim - almost as slim as a 1.75 with an action to die for. I've had two for many years and, if you don't want to cast out of sight they are the dogs.
Jerry

Hmm thats quite a lot more, I only paid £62 per rod as against the Harrison at "from" £135 per rod for a basic build, and I suspect a full cork set up will be £10 - 20 more.
I dont doubt that the Harrison will be a better rod long term, I've always liked the Ballista action, but the Fox will do the job for me here and now.

BOF