During the last few weeks (trying to find a new silver river rod) I've learned so much about rods and the changing trends our sport is going though.
Somewhere I think Sam mentioned how lighter rods were becoming more scares, as the carp puddles dominate our fishing, and with many river in decline due to cormorants predation and pollution it's not surprising?
At one time I'd simply look at Daiwa and buy. But almost all their rods have such a huge line range span like 2lb to 8lb or 3lb to 10lb now how can that be? They are clearly catering for anglers that want a rod to do everything, rather than a rod with a specific purpose. Also when they cost upwards of £300 you simply don't want to buy several if you don't have to. But honestly how good are they for niche fishing in truth.
So I asked lots of people and as you expect, everyone had a personnel preference for one type of rod. Most very expensive, and really a bit too much to buy blind, even if it does come highly recommend by someone you trust.
The older rods really appealed, some had that holy grail factor, but I'm sure newer materials are better, lighter and easier to replace that old models. Also they came with a high price too, some owners asking far too much, thinking adding rare and hard to find make the model better in the anglers hand, I'm unsure myself.
One guy I asked for better pictures (they were really bad and blurred) told me that was all he had, and I should trust him? Others don't post anymore? Some post but put they don't accept responsibly for damage in the post?
Finally I brought a new rod after lots of kind help from people like Sam, Mark, Ian and a few others. Its what the forum is for and I've spent far too much time on it recently, so I'm off fishing if you miss me?
Best wishes to all Richard.
Somewhere I think Sam mentioned how lighter rods were becoming more scares, as the carp puddles dominate our fishing, and with many river in decline due to cormorants predation and pollution it's not surprising?
At one time I'd simply look at Daiwa and buy. But almost all their rods have such a huge line range span like 2lb to 8lb or 3lb to 10lb now how can that be? They are clearly catering for anglers that want a rod to do everything, rather than a rod with a specific purpose. Also when they cost upwards of £300 you simply don't want to buy several if you don't have to. But honestly how good are they for niche fishing in truth.
So I asked lots of people and as you expect, everyone had a personnel preference for one type of rod. Most very expensive, and really a bit too much to buy blind, even if it does come highly recommend by someone you trust.
The older rods really appealed, some had that holy grail factor, but I'm sure newer materials are better, lighter and easier to replace that old models. Also they came with a high price too, some owners asking far too much, thinking adding rare and hard to find make the model better in the anglers hand, I'm unsure myself.
One guy I asked for better pictures (they were really bad and blurred) told me that was all he had, and I should trust him? Others don't post anymore? Some post but put they don't accept responsibly for damage in the post?
Finally I brought a new rod after lots of kind help from people like Sam, Mark, Ian and a few others. Its what the forum is for and I've spent far too much time on it recently, so I'm off fishing if you miss me?
Best wishes to all Richard.
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