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Sub £150 barbel rod

Jon Frisby said:
I bought 3 Infinity's a while back for around £120 each brand new, 2 for a friend and one for me. I personally would have one over these than a Torrix 2lb/1.75lb, my reasons. the blank is superb, a great action with some more power in the butt over a Torrix, the rings on the Infinity are imo the best I have seen on any off the shelf rod, the armlock cork butt works a treat and better than the standard round section etc. I have had a Torrix 1.75 and a 2 lb but I sold them on as they just didnt feel right in use, it smay sound daft but they were far too springy, if you get my drift.

Just my opinion and I hope I dont upset any Torrix users, its just me, they dont suit me.
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Jon, where did you find infinity's for that price?
 
Hi Mark from a guy who works in a tackle shop fortunately. There is 2 x 2.25's on ebay at the mo, might be too heavy for you though.
 
Luke Ayling said:
So then gents,
What do you think is the best rod out there for less than £150..

Cheers

Luke
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Ron Thompson Clarrisa Barbel rod 1.75lb with Avon quiver tops, cost £35 new a few years ago, don't know if they are still made or the price. This was bought as a second rod and has caught more barbel than any of my other rods. I think that it must be the name Clarrisa, that attracts Bertie
 
Jim Foxall said:
Ron Thompson Clarrisa Barbel rod 1.75lb with Avon quiver tops, cost £35 new a few years ago, don't know if they are still made or the price. This was bought as a second rod and has caught more barbel than any of my other rods. I think that it must be the name Clarrisa, that attracts Bertie
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I must admit Jim, I have been thinking of trading in my stash of specimen rods for one of those Avanti Twin Tips from Dragon Carp, it has the most extraordinary action I have ever seen on a rod, even better than a Shimano Purist.
 
Jon Frisby said:
I must admit Jim, I have been thinking of trading in my stash of specimen rods for one of those Avanti Twin Tips from Dragon Carp, it has the most extraordinary action I have ever seen on a rod, even better than a Shimano Purist.
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Yes, they are very good. Lovely action with a bit of oomph in the butt. Just remember to take some araldite with you.
 
a pair of perrigrine flood rods mk1

wouldnt part with them for anythig

awsome rods
 
Mark Walters said:
They don't have a rated test curve Jon.
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Correct, thats because of the spliced in section admittedly, but I have sometimes wondered what the test curve of the original blank was before the section was cut back?
Yes Phil it is an absolute gem of a rod and will be and may already be a well sought after classic..
 
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