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Posts: 304 (06/03/08 21:39) |
Just picked up a Normark 11.5' carp/barbel rod on Ebay for £37 plus postage. Does anyone have one of these, or has anyone used one? Just canvassing
opinion really. Think I got a bargain, but time will tell of course.
Cheers, Rich |
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Posts: 325 (07/03/08 12:55) |
Hi Rich
I don't know about their carp/barbel rods, but i have a couple of their quivertip rods, and i must say they are fine rods indeed. I caught a 8lb barb on my light quiver using 5lb line the other week, with no problem whatsoever. Its strange they don't have a big name in the specimen rods field, as there float/feeder rods are some of the best out there, if not the best. I think u've had a good buy myself 
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Posts: 307 (07/03/08 13:33) |
Hi Millie,
Thanks for your reply. Yes, I thought so too, and very pleased to read your endorsement. As further info, the rod has two tops (1.5lb/2lb test curves) so seems like it could be very versatile. Cheers, Rich |
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Posts: 1611 (08/03/08 21:39) |
i've always liked normark.
£37 squid is a bargain! |
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Posts: 316 (10/03/08 22:10) |
Dave - yeah, I reckon so. Not sure if you've seen one of these rods (it arrived today and is a super slim blank but feels quite stiff)but, if you have,
any idea how to differentiate between the two tops? There are no markings and it seems to be a case of visually checking. The thing is, I'd need a
micrometer to definitively say one way or the other.
Cheers, Rich |
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Posts: 1615 (10/03/08 23:23) |
that's a worry or not,maybe.
1.75lb and 2lb,it's hard to tell. |
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Posts: 1122 (11/03/08 23:05) |
Easy........Hold 'em near the tip, the ligher t/c will droop more !
If it's genuine, then you have yourself a real bargain ! I'm sure my friends one of these has the t/c marked on each tip though !? Cheers Paul M.......... |
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richp |
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Posts: 321 (12/03/08 14:09) |
Thanks Paul M - looks genuine enough to me (must be pretty difficult to counterfeit a rod?) and the blank's very slim, the reel seat/eyes/whipping are all
very good quality.. I've scoured the tips from tip to toe and there's no sign of the tc.
Cheers, Rich |
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Posts: 1620 (12/03/08 17:02) |
sorry to worry you but anything can be counterfeited,even a Ferrari! and it mainly comes from china and India.
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Posts: 322 (12/03/08 21:05) |
Not worried, Dave. The rod came from a reputable tackle dealer, albeit on Ebay, with excellent feedback. I think a lot of people are unnecessarily suspicious
of Ebay - but not I. I've had loads of good stuff from it, as well as cars.
I agree that anything can be counterfeited - I wasn't born yesterday - but the economics demands that there be a market to make it worthwhile. Even the fake industry needs a market. And I wouldn't think the fishing rod market is a prime target - just an educated guess. Cheers, Rich |
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Posts: 276 (18/03/08 16:42) |
did you get a chance to use the rod yet Rich?
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richp |
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Posts: 330 (19/03/08 13:55) |
Dan - yes, it's a cracking rod (not literally - excuse the pun). Haven't tested it against any bigger fish yet though. Hopefully next season.
Cheers, Rich |
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