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kieran wrote:I have a Mission 6 from Greys that can be used in a 10 or 11 foot version.
On the good side, it is strong, sturdy, nicely put together and comes in a good strong tube
On the downside, it comes with a bloody metal zip, now broken and replaced with velcro, I mean seriously when will sea angling designers ever figure out that metal zips are dumber than dirt? furthermore its heavy especially after a long session, you feel it in your arm and wrist and that is not pleasant.
Overall I am not convinced by travel rods, but would be happy to be put right. I had a standard 2 piece from Mike Ladle that someone has appropriated (want it back if you are readying this) and its massively superior to any equivalent travel rod that I have tried including a US La Croix. Lighter, tighter, just the business. And not expensive.
Hope this helps...
papasenseida wrote:Using Shimano Catana CX TELE 300MH (SCATEXTE30MH) 3.0m - 10ft spinning rod for sea fishing. The catalogue says it is for freshwater, but there is no rust or corrosion after 1.5 years of no wash (well I should). The cork handle seems to be OK too. No change.
Designed for lure weight 14 - 40g, but for a mild cast even 60g should be all right, as I have used with 3-4oz lead. I've caught 80+ cm pollack few times with it from a rock shore. It were rough fights enough but the rod remained solid and trusting.
Transport length is 77cm, which is all right for check-in baggage but too-long for the cabin. There is a 2.4m - 8ft MH version (SCATEXTE24MH), and it is 66cm so will fit within the cabin-size in diagonal.
Bought at Rory's in Temple Bar for bit less than 70 euros.
(edit: added length in ft)
roryodonnell wrote:I've got the 8 and 10 rovex pro lure. Great rods for the price. The 10 model can really blast out 2oz leads for light bass work, the 8 works well for >15gr. Both are very light and responsive. If they broke ( had both of my > 6 years) I wouldn't hesitate buying again.
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