SOLD Harrison Chimera 3 12' 2.25

[Kevin Siddle]

For sale a pair of excellent condition Harrison Chimera 3 barbel rods. Built by Harrisons themselves using American tackle reel fittings and Kigan ringed throughout. Great flood water rods. £375 for the pair including original bags.

 

[Graham Elliott]

For sale a pair of excellent condition Harrison Chimera 3 barbel rods. Built by Harrisons themselves using American tackle reel fittings and Kigan ringed throughout. Great flood water rods. £375 for the pair including original bags.

Where are you based Kevin?
Can you send me some photo by pm please
Thanks

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Where are you based Kevin?
Can you send me some photo by pm please
Thanks

Those rods I used that day on the WAvon G they were C3’s. Very powerful progressive actioned rods. 6 oz 50yards with the right man lobbing the load is no problem.

 

[Graham Elliott]

Those rods I used that day on the WAvon G they were C3’s. Very powerful progressive actioned rods. 6 oz 50yards with the right man lobbing the load is no problem.

Hi Rich.
As I'm going to have to do a fair bit more lake fishing I'm looking at rods that will be ok for decent tench, but will handle 20lb plus carp if needed. Also may use for lower Severn Zander fishing, popping out 3 oz leads with small roach or bleak.

I've got the powemesh 2.25 s that I've used before, happy with for Z and the 2lb torrix for the tench, but some of the lakes now will hold bigger carp than before.
I have had a number of carp over 35 on my 1.75 torrix in the past, but the new waters will be far more irregular with islands etc.

I'm asking really will I note much difference 2lb torrix vv 2.25lb Ch3?

Thoughts?

 

[Kevin Siddle]

Hi Graham, just seen the above. I too am a lover of the 2.25 powermesh especially the older models and I have an original twin tip specialist powermesh. Having fished both I would say that the chimera has a nicer action in the tip than the powermesh and would be less likely to cause hook pulls than the powermesh under extreme pressure. Will post photos shortly.

 

[Kevin Siddle]

As promised. I’m no David Bailey.

 

[Paul Richardson]

Hi Rich.
As I'm going to have to do a fair bit more lake fishing I'm looking at rods that will be ok for decent tench, but will handle 20lb plus carp if needed. Also may use for lower Severn Zander fishing, popping out 3 oz leads with small roach or bleak.

I've got the powemesh 2.25 s that I've used before, happy with for Z and the 2lb torrix for the tench, but some of the lakes now will hold bigger carp than before.
I have had a number of carp over 35 on my 1.75 torrix in the past, but the new waters will be far more irregular with islands etc.

I'm asking really will I note much difference 2lb torrix vv 2.25lb Ch3?

Thoughts?

Hi Graham
I have both 2lb Torrix and C3
Both fantastic blanks, both will handle big carp. Torrix as you know is quite sensitive in the tip with loads of power lower in the blank.
Using barbel fishing scenarios, I use 2lb Torrix in Autumn /now on modest sized rivers with a bit of water in and say 3oz leads or feeders
I also use them for heavy maggot feeders when barbel are on the cards but equally it could be a big chub or perch and that relatively sensitive tip is nice for spotting bites, and I haven't suffered with hook pulls on big perch - it works for me and a lovely rod to use.
When I come to the Wye or the Severn and I need to punch a bigger loaded feeder(4-5oz) as far as I can get it, I always use the C3 which has a stiffer tip but it punches a bait a good way but bends through the blank making it still lovely to play modest fish on. I wouldn't use a 2lb Torrix for this task.
As the saying goes it would land any barbel that swims, I don't do carp fishing but I would have no qualms using a C3 for catching big pike .
But for catching Zs as you describe it will muller it, only thing is they are rung for barbel fishing so the eyes can be small for stop knots if you were float ledgering.
They are very different rods, I think Dave Lumb has used the C3 for PVA bag/ big method feeder fishing if you check his website
Also as a utilty rod for the Wye with a bit of water on, I don't think there will be a better rod than the C3?

 

[Joe Winstanley]

Hi Graham
I have both 2lb Torrix and C3
Both fantastic blanks, both will handle big carp. Torrix as you know is quite sensitive in the tip with loads of power lower in the blank.
Using barbel fishing scenarios, I use 2lb Torrix in Autumn /now on modest sized rivers with a bit of water in and say 3oz leads or feeders
I also use them for heavy maggot feeders when barbel are on the cards but equally it could be a big chub or perch and that relatively sensitive tip is nice for spotting bites, and I haven't suffered with hook pulls on big perch - it works for me and a lovely rod to use.
When I come to the Wye or the Severn and I need to punch a bigger loaded feeder(4-5oz) as far as I can get it, I always use the C3 which has a stiffer tip but it punches a bait a good way but bends through the blank making it still lovely to play modest fish on. I wouldn't use a 2lb Torrix for this task.
As the saying goes it would land any barbel that swims, I don't do carp fishing but I would have no qualms using a C3 for catching big pike .
But for catching Zs as you describe it will muller it, only thing is they are rung for barbel fishing so the eyes can be small for stop knots if you were float ledgering.
They are very different rods, I think Dave Lumb has used the C3 for PVA bag/ big method feeder fishing if you check his website
Also as a utilty rod for the Wye with a bit of water on, I don't think there will be a better rod than the C3?

I've used my C3's for casting out big method feeders for tench and they do the job well. Particularly handy for very weedy conditions.

 

[Graham Elliott]

Thanks Paul. Sounds good.
I've actually not had any problem using 2lb Torrix on the Wye or LS but generally will be fishing near side.

And as you say wouldn't go far side with more than a 2 1/2oz filled feeder.

I'm having the rods from Kevin, and yes, some method feeder work, 3oz leads with mesh bags on the lakes, plus bit of LS zander work.

I use 2.75 pred rod for my piking.

Cheers

Graham

 

[Paul Richardson]

Thanks Paul. Sounds good.
I've actually not had any problem using 2lb Torrix on the Wye or LS but generally will be fishing near side.

And as you say wouldn't go far side with more than a 2 1/2oz filled feeder.

I'm having the rods from Kevin, and yes, some method feeder work, 3oz leads with mesh bags on the lakes, plus bit of LS zander work.

I use 2.75 pred rod for my piking.

Cheers

Graham

Wise choice - I think you’ve got a great deal there
I like the C3s so much I bought a spare pair just in case
For river piking I use 2.5 and 2.75 chimeras and to be honest there’s nothing between them - both perfect for close range work with braided mainline