symonh2000
Well-known member
Which do you prefer?
Personally I think it depends... There is no doubt that the general prices of rods and reels has come down, but I think in many ways rods have got worse.
Most modern Carp, pike and beachcasting rods no longer have a proper handle, instead the reel seat is fixed pretty much straight to the blank. In the old days most rods of these types had an abbreviated cork or EVA handle which was much nicer to use. They also seem to have too few rings which causes the line not to follow the bend of the rod correctly.
Reels on the other hand seem to have got better. I remember my old Silstar reels were fairly clunky in operation, and the anti-reverse would take a while to engage when the reel was turned the wrong way.
Even cheap reels are pretty smooth now, they are lighter the anti reverse is instant and they are cheaper.
So what do you guys prefer using, older or newer gear and why?
Personally I think it depends... There is no doubt that the general prices of rods and reels has come down, but I think in many ways rods have got worse.
Most modern Carp, pike and beachcasting rods no longer have a proper handle, instead the reel seat is fixed pretty much straight to the blank. In the old days most rods of these types had an abbreviated cork or EVA handle which was much nicer to use. They also seem to have too few rings which causes the line not to follow the bend of the rod correctly.
Reels on the other hand seem to have got better. I remember my old Silstar reels were fairly clunky in operation, and the anti-reverse would take a while to engage when the reel was turned the wrong way.
Even cheap reels are pretty smooth now, they are lighter the anti reverse is instant and they are cheaper.
So what do you guys prefer using, older or newer gear and why?
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