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Well I picked one up. By far the best quiver/ light holdall I've had and I haven't even had it on the bank yet. Only thing I don't like is the carry handle seems strangely placed for the load distribution, perhaps I need to put a brolly in it or something. Off to give it a try and hopefully...

Morning all Had this rod built last year and having used chimeras for a good while I just fancy a change. It’s been used a handful of times but is in as new condition. 8 rings plus tip, Fuji sics. 20mm butt ring through to 8mm tip. Shrink tube handle and dpns reel seat, little hook keeper...

I might have a spare somewhere Rich, I’ll have a look over the next day or two but if I can find it then you’re welcome to it.

I've got plastic spreader blocks from these specialist nets that are probably 10 years old and they're still fine.

Is this th Is this the same but a two rod version? https://www.korum.co.uk/en/products/luggage/kp-k0290119

Not sure I could do that, but would be good to see it bend.

Thank you David. Perhaps I should consider the 1.75 as well. I haven’t got any intention of using it mid river on wide bits of the Wye, I’m long bored of lobbing heavy leads or feeders about. Although would definately change my tune for the chance of an outsize fish. Generally if on those rivers...

Incredible fish, congratulations. You're the opposite of me, any new rod or reel is cursed for an unspecified period of time upon purchase.

It's a lot cheaper which is attractive. I've had a couple of Free Spirits (not for barbel fishing) and haven't massively liked either of them, its put me off a bit really but I'm sure there must be rods in the range I would like. How would you describe the Barbel Seeker?

That’d be great, I am around that weekend. Thank you Craig.

Hi Richard, acknowledge it is a bit of a half baked comparison. In absence of another one though that and gut instinct is what I currently have to go off, and previously read descriptions of the 1.25lb blank. Other people’s descriptions are also only so useful, as I’ve found out in the past...

Morning I prefer an 11ft rod when fishing close in and/ or using a pin. I know people will say a ft doesn’t make any difference but I think it’s a nicer experience playing fish and handling the rod. In absence of an 11ft chimera 2 I am being drawn to the dark side. I’ve never used a Torrix...

Hi Paul, thank you for the detailed feedback. I have to admit I wasn’t comparing like for like blanks. I had it next to my 11ft 1.75lb chimera which appears to me to be identical in thickness to the 1.25lb. It’s not just a foot shorter version of a chimera 2. I’ve got 8 rings plus tip on the...

I’ve got a swim I won’t fish anymore after it became a ‘handful of those things’ and I tried to pull all my hair out 😂

How come the different line on the centrepin Neil? Kevin, I’ve had 12lb gr60 and hydrotuff break on the Wye when I’m sure there’s been no pre-existing damage (pre casting out anyway). I’m pretty diligent with it but think sometimes it’s just one of those things.

That's very useful, cheers Richard. The balance and the sloppy feeling in the tip is what doesn't feel quite right. Putting it side by side with a lighter rung chimera it feels quite noticeable. I have just tried it with a comparatively heavy centrepin, instead of a lightweight fixed spool...

The eyes are a bit big and are k series or something similar that has a lot of metal work. It seems like they’re affecting the responsiveness and it feels a bit unwieldy. If you saw it im pretty sure you’d think, ‘what are those eyes doing on there’.

just a confidence thing I think, most of my rods have doubles. I’m open to singles throughout though.

I’ve got Kigans on a carp rod and they are really nice. Looks like they do single leg so would definately be open to those. Cheers.

I had such an unjoyable experience with vortex airs on a carp rod. The liner coating was wearing off after a few uses. Are minimas going to be a different kettle of fish?