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Harrison 4 peice Avon

Richard Isaacs said:
The chimera Avon is a relatively new blank

I’m talking about the original Harrison Avon that’s been around ages and still around.
It’s 11 ft 2 piece and rated to 1.4oz tc but I’d say it was more like 1.25. It’s a beautifully soft action right through from tip to butt
Really classic Avon action and feel

If I had to pick a well known rod it’s very similar too in feel and action, it would be the original mk1 daiwa powermesh
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That’s what you used for your chub rod, right?
 
Julian Griffiths said:
Yeah. But still not sensitive like the old mk 1 powermesh rods I use to use. Although they do pop up on ebay from time to time.
My old powermesh use to show Roach bites really well as I use to touch leger for them years ago. 😂
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I only have a later version pmxs 119av, it is my allrounder rod, not that sensitive but works for all sort of things. I believe the earlier one is pms, which I heard is softer than pmxs.
 
11' Chimera Avon rated at 1.25 is a lovely rod. Built some.

Always thought that 1lb 4oz was the same as 1.25lb. The 11' 2 piece Avon used to be quoted as 1lb 6oz.
 
Bob Gill said:
11' Chimera Avon rated at 1.25 is a lovely rod. Built some.

Always thought that 1lb 4oz was the same as 1.25lb
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That might be my confusion bob. I’ve seen it stated as 1.4oz 1.25oz and 1lb 4oz.
Yeah all the same rod and very “classic” Avon
 
I kept it even more “classic” and had it built with sliding bands.
It can then have a reel balanced up anywhere on the handle if like me you hold it for long periods of time
 
My chimera Avon in action, I really like the sliding band, offers more flexibility and feels better when you hold the rod.
 

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Richard Isaacs said:
That might be my confusion bob. I’ve seen it stated as 1.4oz 1.25oz and 1lb 4oz.
Yeah all the same rod and very “classic” Avon
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Always wondering, how the chimera Avon compares to classic one. Bob told me they are very similar, but some one told me chimera is softer.
 
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