Wanted - DLST pike rod - P1 or P2 or P5, even an X1, Z1 or Z2 at a push!

[Luke Hodson]

Message me if you have one wanting a new home
I have a hankering for trotting for pike come the autumn
Cheers

 

[Luke Hodson]

still looking

 

[Richard Isaacs]

still looking

Luke in their standard form these rods are not that expensive to buy and Dave gets them done pretty quickly.
why still wait? Get one on order.

 

[Luke Hodson]

Hi
Ive just bought 2 and was wondering if anybody had a rod not being used before I pressed the button

 

[Paul Richardson]

What did you go for?
I got a couple of X1s earlier this year but only used them once on a big stillwater but they felt like they would be good for river fishing - nice and progressive

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I think as a “do all” bank rod with unlimited budget there’s only 1 worth considering and that’s Dave’s p1 with an Alc upgrade.
theres a lot of good rods from older eras and a lot of specific task rods around but for half a Mack under a slider 20-30 yards out there is nothing on this planet that will touch Dave’s p1.

 

[Luke Hodson]

I have P5s for my river and drain work, just looking for a rod for trotting a float when roving

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I have P5s for my river and drain work, just looking for a rod for trotting a float when roving

P2’s are superb trotting rods. You’ll hold them all day. Cork handles as standard too

 

[Paul Richardson]

I think as a “do all” bank rod with unlimited budget there’s only 1 worth considering and that’s Dave’s p1 with an Alc upgrade.
theres a lot of good rods from older eras and a lot of specific task rods around but for half a Mack under a slider 20-30 yards out there is nothing on this planet that will touch Dave’s p1.

Never had a P1 Rich but these X1s are a slight upgrade in TC ( 3lb vs 2.75) from the P1, but same action, slimmer blank and lighter weight.
I have Chimeras in 2.75 and 2.5 which is why I opted for this version. Both Chimeras are awesome river rods and never seen the need to upgrade- they do everything I need on smaller venues. But they struggle with a decent lob on a big lake/ ressys. That's when I switch to the Fox 3.25s, and will try out the X1s for mid range stuff. You can never have too many rods

 

[Richard Isaacs]

The p1 is an all rounder. Sits perfect between the p2 and the X1
It’s gonna do everything one needs for the river and short to medium distance work on the res.
ive a couple of p2’s that I use for 90% of my pike work on small rivers. And my predators and pikemasters for if I need a bit more distance

 

[Luke Hodson]

Dave is making up a P1 for me to go with my P5s for when I want to long trot with a centrepin, a few extra rings and a cork handle

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Dave is making up a P1 for me to go with my P5s for when I want to long trot with a centrepin, a few extra rings and a cork handle

Nice one
Custom p1 for trotting with a pin. What a great build