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Expensive i know, but never had any issues with my Scopes. Landed cats to over 60lb and carp to over 50lb with no problems. I do tend to take a while lining up the rings but thats just my OCD!
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In reply to Post #1
Just getting some Propel-R’s to try.
Will report back versus my custom Spectra’s from CR
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In reply to Post #12
If you want high end rods drop Harrison an email: info@harrisonrods.co.uk
Their 10ft blanks should be listed on their site this month.
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I've recently changed from Sonik xtractor 3.25 to esp quickdraw 4k 3.5's.
The esps are lighter, thinner blanks. Very crisp action and accurate casting up to around 60 yards, playing action not much different.
So far I've been really happy with my upgrade, imo the ESP are a step up in quality from the Soniks which I was very happy with.
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Looking as well. mainly for bank work but boat work / euro fishing in future.
Interested in the ESP quickdraw 4ks in 3.25 or 3.5.
i really dont want something to pokey as i do fish smaller waters a lot but still want the option to chuck a 4-4.5oz lead if possible, not big distances but i fish a few places where you need to cast bigger leads to deal with big winds/weed only about 70-80 yards.
I see a lot of people rating the 3.25 but cant find much online review wise. Does anyone have any experience using the 3.25 and 3.5?
Same with the bionics anyone got experience chucking leads with the 3.5s?
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Ultimate Bionic rods. Absolute bargain about £50! I bought a set of four for boat work thinking that at that price if I only used them once who cares. They are superb. Apparently same blanks as sold by Cotswold for a lot more £.
These are quality rods. Lovely through action, full duplon handle.
To put this in perspective apart from a set of Shimano TX7s all of my rods are custom made and cost about £400 each!
https://fishdeal.co.uk/t/carp-rods/ultimate-bionic-10ft-extender-carp-rod?v=180238&bg_source=ga&bg_campaign=21032215359&bg_kw=-mi-117223143-pi-180238-ppi-&bg_source_id=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21038892173&gbraid=0AAAAAD4AJp-gpLropirPMzTJ1z329uHtB&gclid=CjwKCAiA8vXIBhAtEiwAf3B-g2XYiKN9z4DUdEQTap-cP67SfGiQifQykIuDXC4VaUCghgmCOfmyIxoC3lMQAvD_BwE
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In reply to Post #12
Another vote for the ESP Quickdraw rods. Bought a set in 3.25lb to replace my 12ft Century C2's and cant fault them.
A lot of rod for the money and I question why I spent so much money on rods in the past.
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In reply to Post #13
I've got the ESP 10ft 3.25 tc cant fault them
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In reply to Post #13
I can fully recommend ESP in 10ft or Soniks in 8ft
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In reply to Post #12
Not retractable. But for off the shelf rods, then I really like my Greys MK2 aiircurves in 10ft, they are great rods if you can still find a set.
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In reply to Post #11
Just Bumping this...
I wonder If I could just have one set of 10ft rods for all my carp fishing... I'm wondering if there are any decent sets (high end blanks) or if they are all cheap Chinese ones
I don't need to be a massive caster.... 100 yards max would do.
The ESP Quickdraw Mk2 rods looked decent from the mass produced stuff.
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In reply to Post #10
I've still got a set of Sonik Insurgent 10ft 3.5 tc rods which I've not used much but looking at the spec of the Xtractor Pro rods they look like the same!
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Yeah, I noticed Sonik were doing a 'pro' with fancy carbon for about a hundred quid each. Wondered if they could be the same with the tax added
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In reply to Post #8
Had a look at these on ebay. It says in the description not Harrison blanks.. I enquired a while back with Harrison, century and freespirit if they were in line to bring out retractable. None have yet replied ( Rude ). So I wouldn't hold your breath. The blanks these custom builders are using are probably just some generic blank from Ali express or the like.. 
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I see Calvin Hancock is advertising some retractables on the bay. Appreciate they may have been there for a while, but would this mean Harrison has a retractable blank available?
I imagine that would bring a whole new level of tart to the retractable market if they have.
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I’m going to get some 4k quickdraws. Was looking at the custom built but that’s a minimum of £200 more.
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In reply to Post #1
Ive just got a set of ESP quick draw in 3.25 tc and cant fault them great rods
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In reply to Post #3
I ended up getting some cheaper ones, new ESP Quickdraw.
My first retractable / shorter rods so just thought I should see if I get on with them first
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I was curious so got a set of three customs priced up which came in at over £700 which surprised me a little.
So I'll be sticking with my £45 per rod xtractors which have been great since owning them and got lots of positive feedback on here when I asked 👍
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In reply to Post #2
Opps!! I did search but that thread didn't come up... guess I could have put a typo in!
Have you decided what to go for yet?
My only concern with spending quite a lot on these type of rods is the wear on the lower retractable section over time which I've seen on some.
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In reply to Post #1
I did a post a few days ago about 10ft retractables ( just a few posts below ) and the higher end rods recommended were -
Chiltern
Lee Preston Customs
Trakker
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Hi All,
I've decided to switch over to 10ft retractable rods for all my fishing now. I just prefer fishing mobile with as little gear as possible now and the lakes I fish aren't very big (3-5 acres). Max cast is probably 80-100 yards ( 100 yards to the far margin on two of lakes).
I'm looking for a really nice rod, I've had Scope 9ft 3lb many years ago and they were quite nice to use but I'd like 10ft.
Any Recommendations please?
Ryan
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