match rod advice

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eointarmey
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match rod advice

#1 Post by eointarmey »

looking for a match rod, around 13ft 6' to 14 ft in length, good tip and able to send a bait a good distance.
Any advice or suggestions?
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Re: match rod advice

#2 Post by paddyc »

Ian Golds International Match/13ft 4in.
http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews ... each-rods/
Its a cracking rod at a great price/clean to mixed ground.
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#3 Post by round_ourway »

how much you willing to spend... one of the best value for money has to be the salt range for shakespeare...
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#4 Post by Deleted User 689 »

Zziplex m4 hiflex match :lol:
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#5 Post by bigballs »

ZZIPLEX GSI specail match 8)
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#6 Post by roryoc »

conoflex source
zziplex 4500s
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#7 Post by bigsod »

Only 1 option in my opinion for a match rod, zziplex HSM. It has a great tip, bit of poke in the butt when needed and its 13.5 ft.
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#8 Post by JOHN1 »

forget all this stuff about zziplex, and try a triplex :wink:
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#9 Post by EricH »

Conoflex Source...and old model TT Match.....
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Re: match rod advice

#10 Post by eointarmey »

thanks for the replies lads!i think i have narrowed it down to the zziplex range and between the m4 and the hsm! any opinions on either of these ?
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#11 Post by mann »

eointarmey wrote:thanks for the replies lads!i think i have narrowed it down to the zziplex range and between the m4 and the hsm! any opinions on either of these ?

Bigballs has a zziplex up for grabs at right money but i dont know if it will suit your style of fishing,

Have to agree with "John 1" though,

The Triplex is a wicked tool and its action saved me losing my PB Bass which was very lightly hooked in a good surf,

Couldnt believe i got the Bass in when i seen the little bit of skin that the hook had gripped.
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#12 Post by roryoc »

wrice wrote:Zziplex m4 hiflex match :lol:
very nice match rod and good for distance too
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