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There are two. One is a 'hit and hold' and is about 2.25 according to Mr Tunley, the lighter version is more around 1.75tc.
I'm still after another of the former. Cracking rods
Not trying to be obtuse, Uncle Graham, but how can you have a limited edition Torrix 1.75tc blank - when there are loads of the being used by loads of builders ? Genuinely interested.
You can only got on gut instinct and feedback.... But they're hardy reels, so do take some punishment. You can always give it a little service.
I bought a couple new in the 90s - wont ever sell them.
I think first I broke the butt, and bought a new but section, then I broke the tip the next time out. So yes, I have a butt section for a 13ft 2 piece variant.
Free Spirit float rods have been proved a little fragile in my hands, but I have also been known as 'heavy handed', a 'klutz', 'accident prone' and a few other things besides.
To that end - if anyone has half a Hi S float rod, or wants to buy half - I'm your man...
Shimano Technium. Have used this a lot, 10% stretch, which is classed as low.
https://fish.shimano-eu.com/content/fish/eu/tr/tr/homepage/Product-detail.P-Technium_Mono_2016.html
I know not everyone subscribes to the Angling Trust for whatever your reasons. I myself am a member.
Regardless, this petition has huge implications and I'd suggest it's worthy of your consideration...
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