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I agree with sic guides, and asked Normark team about the sic guides, they think the cost is too high, and the alconite is good enough.
I think daiwa and other manufacturers use sea guides for the same reason, cheaper and good enough. The most expensive daiwa float rod uses their own carbon...
The problem for these hard case rod bag/hold-all is, they don’t come with place for landing net, which is super annoying for me since I don’t like carrying anything in my hand when moving.
But the I found that the Preston did a 2 rod hard case with side pocket for landing net, and the length...
One of the best rod Shimano ever made. It was made in Japan if I remember correctly. I don’t know why people think this rod is not sought after, in fact it is, search on eBay, most of them went around 100-120, and the condition is not as good as yours.
I don’t understand why daiwa doesn’t make a new model of it, the new tournament s are nice rods, but not as powerful as the BU model. Maybe the new conny is the way to go.
yeah, I know what you mean, and I am in the same boat. Still thinking of converting one of my chub specialist rod into a quiver tip, so it covers everything I need.
If I have to pick one currently available blank from Harrison for chub, I think it will be the chimera Avon with twin tips. Or...
I also have the 1939 aerial match and the float master su. Brilliant reel especially the 1939 aerial. Chris made the first 50 with narrow drum just like the original and wider drum for the remaining.
I do wish he will take order again as I want the 1915 Avon, but chances are slim.
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