Ian Woods
Senior Member
Possibly they could be, but to be honest I was only joking.
It is odd though isn't it, especially how its just the 14 footers also?
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Long float rods for big chub
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Possibly they could be, but to be honest I was only joking.
It is odd though isn't it, especially how its just the 14 footers also?
Huanzhou Zhu
Senior Member
I am joking as well. And I know they are not second because I bought one last time. I thought it’s a rare opportunity and it happened again and even better.
But total fishing tackle always do some crazy deal, like I bought a daiwa air z ags for 200 from them this year
Richard Isaacs
Senior Member & Supporter
I think they stock up well, sell a lot of the common sizes at full price and probably end up with quite afew less common sizes left over which they then discount to even up the stock levels.
They did it with TDR reels and various other things but in the least popular sizes or models
In this case the 13ft rod was still at full price despite being a cheaper rod than the 14ft in general which would make sense as I bet they sell a lot more 13’s than any other length
They did it with TDR reels and various other things but in the least popular sizes or models
In this case the 13ft rod was still at full price despite being a cheaper rod than the 14ft in general which would make sense as I bet they sell a lot more 13’s than any other length
Vince Maddock
Senior Member & Supporter
Does anybody know the size of the tip ring on these? I'm after a rod for Tench fishing with a slider float, my current Tench road (13ft series 7 carp waggler) has too small a tip ring (2mm) for the knot.Just a heads up if anyones after a 14 foot acolyte specimen float rod ...total fishing have them on offer for £179.99 with a further 5% off your first order taking it down to £170.99 a bargain imo
Thanks
Alan Rose
Senior Member & Supporter
The 13'er is 2mm tip ring, so I assume the same for the 14'er.
Vince Maddock
Senior Member & Supporter
Bugger, thanks Alan
Richard Isaacs
Senior Member & Supporter
The actual way to measure is the diameter of the outside of the liner. Illogical I know but if ordering a guide it’s that dimension they refer to
Jon Frisby
Senior Member & Supporter
You might be using too high a diameter line for your slider knot? I slider fish a lot and I have made the same mistake. Also adding a micro bead, between slider knot and the float, can help quite a lot.....
Alec Hague
Senior Member & Supporter
You are right. I got a daiwa basia barbel 2.75 for 159.99, delivered from them. Best ever deal I did on line.I am joking as well. And I know they are not second because I bought one last time. I thought it’s a rare opportunity and it happened again and even better.
But total fishing tackle always do some crazy deal, like I bought a daiwa air z ags for 200 from them this year
Alec Hague
Senior Member & Supporter
I saw that offer. I was sorely tempted myself, well done. A great buy.I am joking as well. And I know they are not second because I bought one last time. I thought it’s a rare opportunity and it happened again and even better.
But total fishing tackle always do some crazy deal, like I bought a daiwa air z ags for 200 from them this year
Vince Maddock
Senior Member & Supporter
I'm using 4lb over a 6lb mainline, not sure I wsnt to reduce either.
Richard Isaacs
Senior Member & Supporter
I’m going to add one more rod to this discussion but not add to to any previous lists simply because it wouldn’t be a fair comparison.
This rod cost me £30 and would of probably cost no more than £60 all in brand new so to line it up with £250-£400 rods would not be anything like a fair comparison.
2 reasons for this being added.
1) id have no problem using it today it’s a very good rod for its intended purpose
2) it’s a viable option for someone that wants to trot floats for big fish and simply doesn’t have mega brass to throw at the job.
Maver nembo power 14ft
There’s a couple on eBay at the moment
They do pop up fairly frequently if you look out for them and tend to be priced quite sensible.
So getting into the action first it’s a very strong stiff mid to low blank indeed and only 1 float rod I’ve handled would out power it and that’s the free spirit I waggled briefly belonging to Chris jones.
The blank is so powerful I took it upon myself to measure the test curve which turned out to be 1lb 3oz. If it wasn’t for the fact that (thankfully) maver gave it a decent reasonably fast tip I dread to think what I would have measured.
It’s not something i would chose to thread 4lb line through but the action suits my preference in a rod like this being very stiff and relatively fast in the tip. It’s not super fast but then it wouldn’t really work if it was as there would be too much contrast between the tip and middle. So the tip retains a little stiffness and as a result this isn’t something I’d use to catch bits on personally
If the criteria is big fish, hit n hold, strong lines but still retain a desirable trotter action then for the peanuts these can be picked up for I don’t think you’ll do much better. It’s a remarkable rod for the money.
At 14ft and 230g it’s not a light weight contender and the stiffness is obtained through fast taper so it’s not particularly slim either but it doesn’t feel nose heavy and the butt section on this rod makes up a huge amount of that. It’s a chunky handle and that helps a lot if your holding it a while. It’s not acolyte weight by any means but it’s not something you can’t comfortably hold for several hours. Take that as you will.
Screw up reel seat is only the real downside to the rod when you consider the price. But because of the price it’s probably not worth a screw down retrofit either
Guides are good they stand off well, whippings are attractive In burgundy and the handle being a duplon cork mix all works for me. Cork quality is average. Lots of filler in it but then it’s not something I haven’t seen on rods 5 times the price.
For the money, for a specimen float rod, capable of handling anything with an action that works for trotting I would definitely say it’s worth 7/10 all day long
If they had a screw down seat and shed 15g off the overall weight I think it would pack a strong enough punch to compete against rods 3-4 times the price of it. But for the 30 quid it cost me ………..
This rod cost me £30 and would of probably cost no more than £60 all in brand new so to line it up with £250-£400 rods would not be anything like a fair comparison.
2 reasons for this being added.
1) id have no problem using it today it’s a very good rod for its intended purpose
2) it’s a viable option for someone that wants to trot floats for big fish and simply doesn’t have mega brass to throw at the job.
Maver nembo power 14ft
There’s a couple on eBay at the moment
They do pop up fairly frequently if you look out for them and tend to be priced quite sensible.
So getting into the action first it’s a very strong stiff mid to low blank indeed and only 1 float rod I’ve handled would out power it and that’s the free spirit I waggled briefly belonging to Chris jones.
The blank is so powerful I took it upon myself to measure the test curve which turned out to be 1lb 3oz. If it wasn’t for the fact that (thankfully) maver gave it a decent reasonably fast tip I dread to think what I would have measured.
It’s not something i would chose to thread 4lb line through but the action suits my preference in a rod like this being very stiff and relatively fast in the tip. It’s not super fast but then it wouldn’t really work if it was as there would be too much contrast between the tip and middle. So the tip retains a little stiffness and as a result this isn’t something I’d use to catch bits on personally
If the criteria is big fish, hit n hold, strong lines but still retain a desirable trotter action then for the peanuts these can be picked up for I don’t think you’ll do much better. It’s a remarkable rod for the money.
At 14ft and 230g it’s not a light weight contender and the stiffness is obtained through fast taper so it’s not particularly slim either but it doesn’t feel nose heavy and the butt section on this rod makes up a huge amount of that. It’s a chunky handle and that helps a lot if your holding it a while. It’s not acolyte weight by any means but it’s not something you can’t comfortably hold for several hours. Take that as you will.
Screw up reel seat is only the real downside to the rod when you consider the price. But because of the price it’s probably not worth a screw down retrofit either
Guides are good they stand off well, whippings are attractive In burgundy and the handle being a duplon cork mix all works for me. Cork quality is average. Lots of filler in it but then it’s not something I haven’t seen on rods 5 times the price.
For the money, for a specimen float rod, capable of handling anything with an action that works for trotting I would definitely say it’s worth 7/10 all day long
If they had a screw down seat and shed 15g off the overall weight I think it would pack a strong enough punch to compete against rods 3-4 times the price of it. But for the 30 quid it cost me ………..
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Jon Frisby
Senior Member & Supporter
Did you say 2mm diameter tip eye too?
Vince Maddock
Senior Member & Supporter
yeah, 2mm internal diameter
Jon Frisby
Senior Member & Supporter
Like a quiver tip eye, what rod is it again Vince?
Vince Maddock
Senior Member & Supporter
It's a 13ft Drennan series 7 carp waggler