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Chimera 2 v torrix

I've owned both and Torrix has the softer tip. Love my Torrix and wouldnt go back to Chimeras!
 
Hiya Chris,

I currently have both, Torrix has the softer top for sure. Both superb blanks though. You won't go wrong with either.
 
I have both and would say that the Chimera has the softer top! That's comparing a Chimera 2 compared to 1.75lb Torrix. I would also say that the Chimera has a softer action and I prefer it for the sort of fishing I do, but the Torrix is more versatile and can cope with heavy feeders etc...
 
Well I'm sure that's cleared things up for you Chris! :confused:

Dave Lumb uses Torrix 1.75's for roaching at range and reckons the tip is soft enough to handle 2lb bottoms and size 18 hooks, and he certainly knows his stuff. I know I certainly wouldn't use my Chimera 2's fishing that light.

I love my Chimera 2's and use them for 90% of my barbel fishing, although when lighter leads are appropriate, I think the Harrison Interceptor 2's take a lot of beating. Not very fashionable these days, but fantastic rods imho.
 
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