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In reply to Post #32
Harrison Telos - although cant really see the point myself when pack down isn't much smaller than a normal 10' rod? More bits to go wrong IMO - they also look like they've only got a carbon wrap on the bottom section and 'raw' on the top (similar to Torrix tip section)
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In reply to Post #22
Prolite are doing cut down versions of the TA rod sleeves for retractables, think they are custom to them.
A bit spenny but great protection and go in the quickdraw quiver perfectly
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In reply to Post #27
I got quoted nearly £800 for 3 rods with quite a modest finish.
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In reply to Post #12
Seen on Mark Tunleys Facebook page that Harrisons are bringing out a telescopic range now
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In reply to Post #29
Nice good know they are capable, Looking forward to putting mine through their paces!
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I’ve had my chilterns a couple of seasons now, excellent communication throughout the build and photos sent to me through each process, the rods have been excellent with fish to 38lb, they have been my main set of rods for last couple of years and I own x2 sets of kev baines snipers so that tells you how much of a decent rod they are, I also had a net with same whipping as the rods, everything fits so compact in a sonik 10ft bag, they are not a Harrison or top end blank but what they are are a decent retractable rod at a good price, couldn’t recommend them enough
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In reply to Post #16
I have used my Chiltern 3.5tc retractable in dense weed and had fish to just over 40lb on them with no problems at Etang Chantereine from both boat and bank.
Great rods IMHO.
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In reply to Post #27
Thank you, that’s a lot cheaper than i was expecting.
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In reply to Post #26
Prices start at £475.00 per set of 3 or £525.00 with 50mm ringset
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What sort of price are a set of Chiltern custom compacts?
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In reply to Post #19
it's definitely not the same blank.
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In reply to Post #22
Or just a transfer pattern 
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In reply to Post #22
Snap.. I use the Cult holdall myself. Carry my banksticks in me rucksack. 
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In reply to Post #21
The 1k weave looks a mirror match to that of the scopes, but I know nothing about rod building so it could be a bog standard 1k weave haha
What rod storage are you using for the quickdraws? I’ve got the cult rod holdall but there’s no bankstick storage. Looking at the quickdraw quiver ticks all the storage boxes but I don’t fancy buying individual rod sleeves.
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In reply to Post #16
Thanks for that Dale. I currently own a set of 3.1/4lb test ESP quickdraws. But was looking at some customable options. Your right lining up the eyes with your reel seat does take some getting used to. I'm constantly adjusting. You will never get it spot on. But in reality it's a small worry. Had my retractables over a year now. Not had any problems with wear on the spigots. Then I can't see any reason why you should have over say a 12ft.
I contacted Chiltern rods after I created this thread over the blanks they use. They replied saying the blanks were produced for them. They didn't say by whom.
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