Sonik angle-r 12ft 2lb tc rods

[Jim Brook]

I’m looking for a pair of budget type rods for using on the river Trent and was wondering if anybody has any experience of the Sonik angle-r rods in 2lb tc ? I would be using them on the upper tidal reaches, maybe half a dozen to a dozen times, and would probably upgrade when I have more money to spend. So I’m wanting something to fill the gap up until then, Tia.

 

[Mark Harridence]

I’m looking for a pair of budget type rods for using on the river Trent and was wondering if anybody has any experience of the Sonik angle-r rods in 2lb tc ? I would be using them on the upper tidal reaches, maybe half a dozen to a dozen times, and would probably upgrade when I have more money to spend. So I’m wanting something to fill the gap up until then, Tia.

I don't know about the rods but would say 2lb tc may be a little undergunned for the Tidal. @Terry Harman has a pair of 13ft Korum 2.75lb tc Big Water rods for sale on the classifieds here for £60 that would be ideal for you to start with.

 

[Jim Brook]

I don't know about the rods but would say 2lb tc may be a little undergunned for the Tidal. @Terry Harman has a pair of 13ft Korum 2.75lb tc Big Water rods for sale on the classifieds here for £60 that would be ideal for you to start with.

Thanks for your reply mark, but I’m wanting something lighter in action, and I’m not too keen on Korum stuff mate, thanks all the same.

 

[Mark Harridence]

Thanks for your reply mark, but I’m wanting something lighter in action, and I’m not too keen on Korum stuff mate, thanks all the same.

No worries Jim!

 

[Jon Frisby]

I fish both tidal and non tidal, and tbh the Tidal is far easier to fish than the non tidal. The tidal just fills up with less pace. Non tidal more more pace...

 

[Jim Brook]

I fish both tidal and non tidal, and tbh the Tidal is far easier to fish than the non tidal. The tidal just fills up with less pace. Non tidal more more pace...

Thanks John, would you say that a 2lb tc rod would be sufficient? I’ve been told I’d be using 3 to 4oz feeders maximum by a friend who will be taking me, to Hoveram? I think he said would be the area we’d be going to? Tia

 

[Mark Harridence]

Thanks John, would you say that a 2lb tc rod would be sufficient? I’ve been told I’d be using 3 to 4oz feeders maximum by a friend who will be taking me, to Hoveram? I think he said would be the area we’d be going to? Tia

Just to clarify for you Jim, if it's Hoveringham where your mate is taking you, it's not the Tidal, that's Middle river between Gunthorpe and Fiskerton.

 

[Jim Brook]

Just to clarify for you Jim, if it's Hoveringham where your mate is taking you, it's not the Tidal, that's Middle river between Gunthorpe and Fiskerton.

Yes that sounds right now we will be going somewhere on the tidal as well? Too much to take in! thanks mate.

 

[Jon Frisby]

Thanks John, would you say that a 2lb tc rod would be sufficient? I’ve been told I’d be using 3 to 4oz feeders maximum by a friend who will be taking me, to Hoveram? I think he said would be the area we’d be going to? Tia

Normal levels on both, 2lb will be absolutely fine, even a couple of feet. I have fished hoveringham and if it's the road stretch, the Barbel were always tight to the bottom of the slope... try not to overthink it and just enjoy Jim...

 

[Jim Brook]

Thanks Jon, I’ve just spoke to my mate again and he’s said the same thing, 2lb or 2.25lb, much appreciated cheers