Harrison Avon 11ft 1lb 6oz

Steve Hurst · Aug 21, 2012

Hi all,

I snapped my beloved Fox Barbel Special 1.5lb rod on the river Friday night, I was gutted but have since been in contact with Fox and a spare section should be on it's way soon (£48 though...ouch).

In the interim I have committed to buy a Harrison Avon 11ft 1.6lb rod, and will pick it up tomorrow.

So...how do you guys rate these two rods??? Hopefully I will be spoilt for once in my life with two great barbel rods at my disposal. Can't wait

barbelboi · Aug 21, 2012

As Harrison make over a hundred different rods and blanks obviously there is a lot of choice. I've quite a few of their rods, and am well pleased with all of them, but do not have the Avon so can't comment on that one.
Jerry

Steve Hurst · Aug 21, 2012

barbelboi said:
As Harrison make over a hundred different rods and blanks obviously there is a lot of choice. I've quite a few of their rods, and am well pleased with all of them, but do not have the Avon so can't comment on that one.
Jerry

OK mate...sort of a thumbs up...cheers

Sean Meeghan · Aug 21, 2012

I've got one of the original Barbel Specials (green blank) and I use it a fair bit. The quiver tip tp makes it a good big river chub rod as well. I like it.

Titus · Aug 21, 2012

I've got the Harrison 12' and the original fox barbel special, put them on a pod and they are identical (apart from the colour) even down to the ring spacing. in the hand however things are a little different, despite being a lighter tc the Harrison just feels crisper and more responsive, also the handle is a little thicker than the fox which is my preference.
Both are good rods though given a choice, money no option, I would take the Harrison every time.

Jeff Woodhouse · Aug 22, 2012

You'll never regret buying a Harrison. I have two and I did have a Fox Barbel Special that I sold. I sort of regretted that because the quiver tip was great, but the rod as a whole wasn't a patch on either Harrison (and Free Spirits don't even come close to Harrisons.)

stuart mitchell · Aug 22, 2012

harrison every time...without fail.

Weeman · Aug 22, 2012

It's a cracking rod, you won't be disappointed. It's a great small river rod though and ideally suited to chub hunting in my opinion. Will cope with barbel also no problem.

Steve Hurst · Aug 24, 2012

Cheers fellas ;-)

I used the Harrison last night and have to admit I fell in love with it instantly.

If anyone wants the Fox Barbel Special with quivertip only at a great price then let me know.

Jeff Woodhouse · Aug 24, 2012

Steve Hurst said:
If anyone wants the Fox Barbel Special with quivertip only at a great price then let me know.

Does your Harrison have a quiver tip top too? If not, I would keep the Fox also, they do come in useful at times particularly when bites are shy. After I sold mine I regretted it and have since bought a Shimano Vengeance with quiver top, almost the same action as a Fox.

alan whittington · Aug 24, 2012

Steve,ive just returned from Christchurch and have bought the 1lb 6oz Harrison Avon from Davis's,ive christened the rod with 12lb 6oz and 13lb 2oz berties whilst there,no probs,lovely rods and well pleased customer.

tigger · Aug 24, 2012

Sorry chaps...but...I really dislike Harrison blanks

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barbelboi · Aug 24, 2012

tigger said:
Sorry chaps...but...I really dislike Harrison blanks .

Have you tried all 100+ of them

Jerry

tigger · Aug 24, 2012

barbelboi said:
Have you tried all 100+ of them
Jerry

No thank's, there's far to many other superiour rods available :w

alan whittington · Aug 25, 2012

I would have agreed after picking up just a few,but this rod is good in my view,as has been said before by myself and others rods are all personal choice,Harrison also do a 1lb 10oz t.c. Avon from the same stable,i didnt look at this rod,so cant say how much the difference is.

Steve Hurst · Aug 25, 2012

Jeff Woodhouse said:
Does your Harrison have a quiver tip top too? If not, I would keep the Fox also, they do come in useful at times particularly when bites are shy. After I sold mine I regretted it and have since bought a Shimano Vengeance with quiver top, almost the same action as a Fox.

No it doesn't Jeff, but it as a threaded tip eye so can take one I suppose?

The Fox rod is now on ebay, I know exactly what you mean mate about selling then regretting but I don't want loads of rods just sitting around.

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alan whittington said:
Steve,ive just returned from Christchurch and have bought the 1lb 6oz Harrison Avon from Davis's,ive christened the rod with 12lb 6oz and 13lb 2oz berties whilst there,no probs,lovely rods and well pleased customer.

That is a serious brace Alan...many congratulations to you fella!!!

alan whittington · Aug 25, 2012

Steve Hurst said:
No it doesn't Jeff, but it as a threaded tip eye so can take one I suppose?

The Fox rod is now on ebay, I know exactly what you mean mate about selling then regretting but I don't want loads of rods just sitting around.

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That is a serious brace Alan...many congratulations to you fella!!!

Lovely fish and hard work they are to locate with the extra water and reduced weed,thanks,but to the rod...a pleasure to use and no problems in the normal sized rivers(i.e. not the Trent,Severn etc).

Titus · Aug 27, 2012

alan whittington said:
but to the rod...a pleasure to use and no problems in the normal sized rivers(i.e. not the Trent,Severn etc).

I have to take you to task over that, I have both the rods mentioned in this thread and both are perfectly adequate for use in the Trent or the Severn as I have proven by catching hundreds of barbel from both rivers on both rods.

I, like most of us I imagine, have loads of rods, some super specialist and some not so but I would go so far as to say that if I was restricted to using only one rod for the rest of my life this Fox rod would be my choice. It may not be a super specialist tool but it is versatile enough to cover most normal angling situations on still or running water. This rod was one instance where Fox got it right straight out of the box.

alan whittington · Aug 27, 2012

Titus said:
I have to take you to task over that, I have both the rods mentioned in this thread and both are perfectly adequate for use in the Trent or the Severn as I have proven by catching hundreds of barbel from both rivers on both rods.

I, like most of us I imagine, have loads of rods, some super specialist and some not so but I would go so far as to say that if I was restricted to using only one rod for the rest of my life this Fox rod would be my choice. It may not be a super specialist tool but it is versatile enough to cover most normal angling situations on still or running water. This rod was one instance where Fox got it right straight out of the box.

I'll re-phrase my statement then Titus,the Harrison is not a rod for tossing 4ozs plus across the bigger rivers.

Titus · Aug 27, 2012

The Harrison will cast 4oz feeders and heavier but it is more of a gentle lob to around 40 yards which is perfectly adequate in most fishing situations. If I was fishing the far bank of the tidal Trent on a regular basis I would invest in a specialist rod or better still fish from the other bank.

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