Classic rods

stillwater blue · Apr 8, 2013

Some rods have gone on to become classics, Drennan MK1 tench float rod and Normarks Microlite to name just two. Which of the current crop of rods, in your opinion, will go on to be classics and why?

sam vimes · Apr 8, 2013

http://www.fishingmagic.com/forums/general-fishing/322426-modern-iconic-rods.html

Chris Hammond ( RSPB ACA PAC} · Apr 8, 2013

Dave Lumb's lure rods will become classics I'm sure.

One rod I remember as a kid that seemed iconic but I never hear mentioned now was the 'Sealey Blue Match Deluxe'.

I have a pair of 'Daiwa Whiska Kevlar' carp rods which I bought in 1989 and still use to this day. I've caught everything from rudd to garfish on them and wouldn't swap them for my own weight in platinum.

...okay that last point might be over stating it, but they are pure, pure class! The best tackle items I have ever bought I think.

tigger · Apr 8, 2013

Of the current crop of float rods I reckon the Hardys Marksman specialist float rods will become classics.

Bluenose · Apr 8, 2013

Chris Hammond ( RSPB ACA PAC} said:
Dave Lumb's lure rods will become classics I'm sure....

I'll raise you .. Kev Baynes specialist... in fact a lot of the harrison rods will be revered in years to come I reckon.

The shaky mach II Boron had a cult following I remember as did the original sigma wand... not modern like, but I can remember them.

For me the Shimano Technium twin tip is ace, although i like the quiver section but don't rate the avon, others (Big Chub) will say the opposite.

Chris Hammond ( RSPB ACA PAC} · Apr 8, 2013

Bluenose said:
I'll raise you .. Kev Baynes specialist... in fact a lot of the harrison rods will be revered in years to come I reckon.

The shaky mach II Boron had a cult following I remember as did the original sigma wand... not modern like, but I can remember them.

For me the Shimano Technium twin tip is ace, although i like the quiver section but don't rate the avon, others (Big Chub) will say the opposite.

I've got two of the Techniums -both with broken Avon tips and I've already had one replacement one and broken that too- and recently 'upgraded' on my local shop owner's recommendation to a Grey's something or other. Not a patch on the Technium for my money. I love the Shimano rod, quiver and Avon.

Another classic rod I always wanted to own but never got around to was the Zziplex Quatro.

Brian Hazard · Apr 8, 2013

My all-time favourite rod was the Bruce and Walker (glass) Mark IV; however the sliding rings did pose problems most of the time, which I (only slightly) cured by putting a piece of Velcro under the reel's foot. I 'retired' it to my home in Ireland some years ago to use as a 'spinning rod' on my holidays there. However, (typically Irish!!) when I go home I do not fish, and it has been mislaid, somewhere along the way.

Bluenose · Apr 8, 2013

Chris Hammond ( RSPB ACA PAC} said:
both with broken Avon tips

And they said there wasn't a design fault... same with mine!

Chris Hammond ( RSPB ACA PAC} · Apr 8, 2013

Bluenose said:
And they said there wasn't a design fault... same with mine!

As I say I've broken three but I can't honestly remember how. Probably just through clumsiness tbh, more than one rod in my collection has been guillotined by the car door.

mark brailsford 2 · Apr 8, 2013

Chris Hammond ( RSPB ACA PAC} said:
'Sealey Blue Match Deluxe'.

First proper rod I ever owned...Superb, and I still have very fond memories, especially of my mates being so envious of my new toy

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Preston Excels will become real classics in time, such a versatile rod and superb in use!

Bluenose · Apr 8, 2013

Chris Hammond ( RSPB ACA PAC} said:
As I say I've broken three but I can't honestly remember how. Probably just through clumsiness tbh, more than one rod in my collection has been guillotined by the car door.

The point has been made here a while back Chris, there are a good few of us who had problems. Mine broke casting a 20gm open end feeder packed with micro pellets... anyway, the quiver section is superb for chub.

Keith M · Apr 8, 2013

stillwater blue said:
Some rods have gone on to become classics, Drennan MK1 tench float rod and Normarks Microlite to name just two. Which of the current crop of rods, in your opinion, will go on to be classics and why?

The Drennan Matchpro Ultralight 13FT float rod seems to be gathering a lot of fans who rate it up with the Normark Microlite - but only half the price.

The Hardy Marksman Specialist Float rods also have a lot of adoring fans who who like the plain understated graphics and good performance. (including me).

jimlad · Apr 8, 2013

The matchpro ultralight seems to have a lot of favourable reviews on 14 and 15 ft as well....

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peterjg · Apr 9, 2013

Classic carp rods:

Century Armalite Mk1 with 21/4TC and 12ft long - great rods.
Diawa Amorphous with 23/4TC and 12ft long.

Future classic Roach rods:

Fox Specialist twin tip - great leger rods.
Shakespeare 10ft Mach 2 quiver rod - a future classic.
DAM New Dimension 14ft float rod. (Superb).

andreagrispi · Apr 9, 2013

I've been using a pair of Fox Kevlar Specialists over the winter and early spring for chub (to nearly 6lb) on the river and perch (to over 4lb) on lakes. The rods are perfect for the job - especially the 0.75lb top sections.

bullmoose_jackson · Apr 9, 2013

The Drennan Matchpro range, in my opinion, could become classics.

Also, and slightly left-field, the 11ft Shakespeare Mach 3 Pellet Waggler is an awesome rod that has won a lot of fans. I don't fish for carp, but I have one that I like to think of as an ultralight avon rod - great allround specimen tool.

Chris Hammond ( RSPB ACA PAC} · Apr 9, 2013

Bluenose said:
The point has been made here a while back Chris, there are a good few of us who had problems. Mine broke casting a 20gm open end feeder packed with micro pellets... anyway, the quiver section is superb for chub.

As I said I can't really recall how they all broke but given that I've always felt the rod -both options- to be a cracker, I doubt mine were through anything but my own fault.

dorsetandchub · Apr 9, 2013

The Sealey Blue Match Deluxe

How many happy memories does that bring back?

Great shout, Mr Chris

Can I nominate the Shakespeare Alpha Carp? The first expensive rod I ever owned!!

And the Normark Titan - the E-Type Jaguar of float rods

chav professor · Apr 9, 2013

Oh, go on.... no one has mentioned it yet... The original John Wilson Avon Quiver. It was not without fault - but it was affordable, adaptable and mine is still going strong (its well over 10 years old), though it has been retired in favor of more specialist rods.

It has huge sentimental value... it used to belong to my brother. Sadly he never had the chance to use it.

doug952 · Apr 9, 2013

Let us not forget some of the older ones. The Abu Mk6 13ft Match I bought in the early 70's is still going strong and the 10ft East Anglian rod company Swing/Quiver tip rod was a nice rod.

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