ZZiplex 4500HPM

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ZZiplex 4500HPM

#1 Post by kstaff »

Hi Lads,

has anyone got 1 of these or ever used 1?

Any thoughts welcome,

Cheers,
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#2 Post by Rampent Wreckfish »

Get the 4500s version.
Tremendous Rod. Tonnes of power with a sensitive tip . will easily put three baits out over the 150 meter mark . Have been using this for three years now and have not used another that can even come close to it . It is mainly an alrounder up to mixed ground fishing. Its not a rock rod but will cope if need be.

I cannot recommend this rod highly enough.
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#3 Post by kstaff »

Cheers JP,

wasn't aware there were 2 versions, I will have the HPM on Monday. I got it on Ebay.

I'll keep ye posted,
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#4 Post by m.b3 »

lovely rod. u'r gonna like it!
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#5 Post by kstaff »

So far so good cheers on the reviews,

Cheers Mark.
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#6 Post by kstaff »

Well she arrived yesterday very well packaged too I might add. Took me 20 miutes to get it open ( drain pipe).

Anyway took it down the field last night for a few casts and was seriously impressed. Nice and light but plenty of Power, and best of all it's got red under whippping and looks the Biz.


I love it!!!
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#7 Post by peacockealot »

how much did postage sting you on it??
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#8 Post by kstaff »

18 stg not bad at all!! 2 day delivery!!
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#9 Post by peacockealot »

thats for nothing :shock: i was bidding on a conoflex and the postage was quoted as £15 in england but to NI the cheapest the guy could get it for was £30 with a courier. so i had to retract my bid, but luckily the guy was understanding about it.
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#10 Post by peacockealot »

ps i hope you enjoy her :D
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#11 Post by kstaff »

Lovin it so far cheers!!

It came with Parcel Force Euro 48.
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#12 Post by MAC »

red underwhippings....... Ye fecking tart... At least it will go with the red shockleaded and main line you have :D :D :D
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#13 Post by kstaff »

as long as I look good I don't mind lookin bad!!

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