Shimano rods

[markcw]

Yesterday I collected 3 shimano rods, 2 aspire float rods and a Speedcast feeder,
On putting them together, I found them to be well made, very light even the 15' - 17' float rod, it seems as light as some 13' rods I have handled.
The feeder seems to have a good action just by holding the butt and getting someone to pull tip round, The rings near the butt are similar in size to a carp rod, not like some feeder rods i have seen.
The main test will be when I use them, I will post how the feel under actual fishing conditions

 

[bencarvosso]

The aspire range are some of the best rods shimano have ever made.
Been on the hunt for one of their barbel rods for a long time

 

[markcw]

Both the Aspires are brand new ,the 15' - 17' rod has a spliced tip, this was done for a shimano sponsored angler but never collected.
The 12' - 13' Speedcast feeder rod was Jan Porters, he field tested it before general release, got extra white tips that he preferred.

 

[mikench]

You did well Mark by the sound of it.

 

[markcw]

Yep, just got to try them out now,
Going through my reels later to see which is best suited to the rods