Torrix 2lb vs Free Spirit Barbel Seeker

[Neil Kirk]

I've just weighed the 11ft 2lb Torrix and the 11 ft Barbel Seeker and they are both 9oz (on scales that weigh to the nearest ounce) - so nothing in it weight wise (I am going to start a separate post on my Reuben Heaton 9000 scales).

The 11ft 2lb Torrix is definitely not a poker and the 11ft Barbel Seeker is definitely not floppy.

 

[Neil Kirk]

Both rods have one thing in common, they are neither as good as a Chimera 2.

But each to their own.

I can't comment on that as I've never fished with a Chimera 2 (or even seen one) but the Chimera must be outstanding.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Both rods have one thing in common, they are neither as good as a Chimera 2.

But each to their own.

I’ve had a chimera 1 and 2
Torrix 11 footers are far superior rods for big barbel in my opinion

 

[Tim Marks]

I can't comment on that as I've never fished with a Chimera 2 (or even seen one) but the Chimera must be outstanding.

I can’t comment either because the only 1.75/2 lb rods I own are Chimera 2’s.

In the days when I barbel fished on the B Avon they did the job just fine…….

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I can't comment on that as I've never fished with a Chimera 2 (or even seen one) but the Chimera must be outstanding.

The chimera 3 is my favorite of the bunch. (Not used a 4 and unlikely I ever will)
The 3 is bloody fantastic if your looking for a proper powerful lobbing tool with a cracking playing action..
an absolute gem.

 

[Adam Wylie]

that’s the chimera 4,s

 

[Bob Gill]

I can’t comment either because the only 1.75/2 lb rods I own are Chimera 2’s.

In the days when I barbel fished on the B Avon they did the job just fine…….

Absolutely, mine served me faithfully for years on the Bristol Avon.......

Cheers
Bob

 

[Neil Kirk]

I think its fair to say that in this discussion personal opinion is the key factor.

It is definitely not a science, where hard evidence might prove which rod is the best !

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I think its fair to say that in this discussion personal opinion is the key factor.

It is definitely not a science, where hard evidence might prove which rod is the best !

Bang on!
I really dislike the 12 foot 1.75 torrix. Yet it’s probably one of the most popular Harrison barbel blanks going and loved by 95% of anglers.
That’s why you’ve gotta try em out. No point listening to the total crap waffled on rods because your perspective could be completely different to mine

 

[Richard Parsons]

I think its fair to say that in this discussion personal opinion is the key factor.

It is definitely not a science, where hard evidence might prove which rod is the best !

Must be correct, Neil, as no-one has mentioned the Hexagraph Avon.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Must be correct, Neil, as no-one has mentioned the Hexagraph Avon.

I’m not surprised Rich. ……2 of them bad boys cost more than my entire rod collection is probably worth
I reckon they don’t get tried enough
I haven’t tried one before but I’d love to get a big fish on one

 

[Richard Parsons]

I’m not surprised Rich. ……2 of them bad boys cost more than my entire rod collection is probably worth
I reckon they don’t get tried enough
I haven’t tried one before but I’d love to get a big fish on one

Yeah - prohibitive cost new, Rich. I've just managed to pick up another secondhand - so feeling blessed!