Harrison 12’ 2lb MUR Rod

[Phil Heaton]

Has anyone experience of this rod. I’m looking at using it for barble, tench and chub but cannot find out much regarding casting weight, action etc.

 

[Derek Funcks]

Description​

Harrison MUR Specialist Rods If you’re the kind of angler who likes to target hard fighting specialist fish, in particular powerful barbel, then this HarrisonSpecialist rod is the ideal addition to your angling arsenal. Perfect for a variety of specialist fishing needs, although specifically designed for tackling barbel, this rod is also great for float fishing and surface carp fishing, too. This makes the Harrison Specialist rod a versatile all-rounder for the angler who likes to mix things up on the bank and who wants to be able to tackle whichever fish present themselves on the day. As the name suggests, this is part of an impressive range from Harrison. The rod is the flagship model from Harrison, assuring you that any rod stamped with the name has to be a prestigious bit of kit. This rod offers a stunning through action, combining a powerful butt with a forgiving tip. This ensures that you have the kind of reserves to pull in a hard fighting fish, like a powerful river barbel, whilst still having the sensitivity to ensure that you don’t suffer from hook pulls when you’re tackling lunging fish at close quarters – especially if you’re fishing in snaggy waters. As with all Harrison rods, the Harrison Specialist rod has been finished with premier quality furnishings. A full cork handle is topped with a precision Fuji DPS reel seat, ensuring you have all the grip you need when you’re tackling an aggressive barbel. Fuji guides and a hook keeper ring top off the outstanding blank – leaving you with an unbeatable specialist angling outfit that has to be experienced to be believed. There are two different test curve rods in the Specialist range – one 1.75lb and one 2lb – both of which are 12ft in length to accommodate a huge range of modern specialist applications.

No idea if this is genuine

Harrison MUR Specialist Rods - www.profishinggearshop.com

Harrison MUR Specialist RodsIf you’re the kind of angler who likes to target hard fighting specialist fish, in particular powerful barbel, then this HarrisonSpecialist rod is the ideal addition to your angling arsenal. Perfect for a variety of specialist fishing needs, although specifically...

www.profishinggearshop.com

 

[Richard Bruton]

Hi Phil,

I have a pair of these 2lbTC. Bought the first one about 3 years a go and loved it. Managed to finally get a second one last year.

I fish the Hants Avon and Dorset Stour and it's perfect for these rivers. Beautiful through action.

When I was looking for info on the rod, Steve Harrison was good enough to email me the following:

The MUR predates the Torrix and was a stand alone range following on from the Ballista that aimed at both specialist anglers and carp anglers at closer range. There were test curves from 1 1/2lb to 2 1/2 lb.



The construction has thicker walls and more flexibility in the butt than our more recent designs so they will not cast a big lead as far, but they are very good at handling big fish once hooked and perfect for Barbel and carp on smaller waters

 

[Richard Bruton]

As I say Phil, I absolutely love this rod. The only criticism is that the top ring on the butt section and lower ring on the top section don't align.

By this, I am trying to say, that when the rod is broken down with the reel, line and rig still on, the two sections aren't even. Hope that makes sense, if not let me know and I'll have another go at explaining it!

 

[Phil Heaton]

Description​

Harrison MUR Specialist Rods If you’re the kind of angler who likes to target hard fighting specialist fish, in particular powerful barbel, then this HarrisonSpecialist rod is the ideal addition to your angling arsenal. Perfect for a variety of specialist fishing needs, although specifically designed for tackling barbel, this rod is also great for float fishing and surface carp fishing, too. This makes the Harrison Specialist rod a versatile all-rounder for the angler who likes to mix things up on the bank and who wants to be able to tackle whichever fish present themselves on the day. As the name suggests, this is part of an impressive range from Harrison. The rod is the flagship model from Harrison, assuring you that any rod stamped with the name has to be a prestigious bit of kit. This rod offers a stunning through action, combining a powerful butt with a forgiving tip. This ensures that you have the kind of reserves to pull in a hard fighting fish, like a powerful river barbel, whilst still having the sensitivity to ensure that you don’t suffer from hook pulls when you’re tackling lunging fish at close quarters – especially if you’re fishing in snaggy waters. As with all Harrison rods, the Harrison Specialist rod has been finished with premier quality furnishings. A full cork handle is topped with a precision Fuji DPS reel seat, ensuring you have all the grip you need when you’re tackling an aggressive barbel. Fuji guides and a hook keeper ring top off the outstanding blank – leaving you with an unbeatable specialist angling outfit that has to be experienced to be believed. There are two different test curve rods in the Specialist range – one 1.75lb and one 2lb – both of which are 12ft in length to accommodate a huge range of modern specialist applications.

No idea if this is genuine

Harrison MUR Specialist Rods - www.profishinggearshop.com

Harrison MUR Specialist RodsIf you’re the kind of angler who likes to target hard fighting specialist fish, in particular powerful barbel, then this HarrisonSpecialist rod is the ideal addition to your angling arsenal. Perfect for a variety of specialist fishing needs, although specifically...

www.profishinggearshop.com

Yes, I’ve read that and maybe a lot of claims

 

[Phil Heaton]

Hi Phil,

I have a pair of these 2lbTC. Bought the first one about 3 years a go and loved it. Managed to finally get a second one last year.

I fish the Hants Avon and Dorset Stour and it's perfect for these rivers. Beautiful through action.

When I was looking for info on the rod, Steve Harrison was good enough to email me the following:

The MUR predates the Torrix and was a stand alone range following on from the Ballista that aimed at both specialist anglers and carp anglers at closer range. There were test curves from 1 1/2lb to 2 1/2 lb.



The construction has thicker walls and more flexibility in the butt than our more recent designs so they will not cast a big lead as far, but they are very good at handling big fish once hooked and perfect for Barbel and carp on smaller waters

Hi Richard, what would you consider a fair casting weight for the rod. I’m not thinking of winter heavy water fishing on the Trent but smaller venues. Also the tench fishing could well be in weedy conditions

 

[Richard Bruton]

Phil,

Personally I find that a difficult question. On the rivers I fish I don't need to hurl leads any distance.

I have cast 6oz leads out 30 yards or so without feeling like I was pushing it but Im really not great on knowing what a rod is capable of or not.

 

[Richard Bruton]

So, in answer to your question, I would have no fear in chucking out 3.5oz leads

 

[Phil Heaton]

So, in answer to your question, I would have no fear in chucking out 3.5oz leads

That’s reasonable for both barbel and tench for what I’ve in mind

 

[Joe Winstanley]

No idea if this is genuine

The software on my PC has flagged this as a fake site. Stay well clear!

 

[Joe Winstanley]

Admin - please can you delete the link to the above website? It is a scam site.

 

[Derek Funcks]

Thanks Joe, thought it sounded too good to be true.

Too late for me to edit and remove myself, sorry.