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    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Cheers for that Richard, all makes sense. Apart from the sportex the most Cw I have seen, as you say, is. 15g. But with a polaris that...
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    Alec Hague reacted to Richard Isaacs's post in the thread New Normark Rods with Like Like.
    Masterline didn’t gobble up normark but they including normark were one of a number of brands under the rapala umbrella. Masterline...
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    Alec Hague replied to the thread TFGear 15ft tremor float..
    Did you move this on Steve?
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    Alec Hague reacted to Jim Gregory's post in the thread New Normark Rods with Like Like.
    Regarding line ratings and casting weights etc, I believe they are only ever a guide to reassure the angler. As Richard states they are...
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    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Ps. Sportex do an avon at 10 or 10.6 which has a cw of 90 g. Sadly only Glasgow angling do them but I would love to see one. My...
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    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    I am not saying what Germans say is correct merely that I know, when selling to them 50 years ago quality was paramount and price came...
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    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    That's brilliant Richard. Given me loads to ponder. Thank you.
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    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Got to remember Richard they are German rods. They were never sold here. The feeder is 4 oz and will do it too. I put 2x2oz bombs on...
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Ps. The sportex excl float has a casting weight of 40g. That's more than I have seen on many floats, but as a power float with polaris...
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    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    I find this discussion most interesting. I rarely fish simply using a float . Whilst I use a float rod, it is usually attached inter...
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    Alec Hague reacted to Chris Jones's post in the thread New Normark Rods with Like Like.
    RRPs on rods and reels from mainstream brands typically do not last very long. Some are total fiction before the products even reach the...
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    Alec Hague replied to the thread Wanted tfgear . Tsi rods.
    I took my pal who owns a fishing tackle shop to my favourite club water where he fished to silvers lake. He had everything, a day beyond...
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    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    discounted on ebay with free postage. Does that seem right?
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread Wanted tfgear . Tsi rods.
    Had my first dip of the year yesterday. Happy to be back!
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