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 aidan17shrewsbury |
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Posts: 2 (25/06/07 18:28) |
 I initially wanted to spend £50 - £70 on a barbel rod,and got some good advise from you lot from the forum, but now i can spend £100. Im stuck between 2 rods - the greys prodigy barbel 1.5 tc, which comes with an avon top and 3 quiver tips. also the berkley barbel which comes with 1.5lb tc and 2lb tc tips. I went to see them both today at my local tackle shop and cannot choose between them. what are your preferences as barbel experts  ? thanks, Aidan
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wigan stu |
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Posts: 1257 (25/06/07 18:49) |
will you use a quivertip ?
if not ....... question answered ! |
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davhall |
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Posts: 4003 (25/06/07 19:32) |
you might with a bit of luck get one of those xflite barbel rods of ebay for £100,but i would go for a prodigy.
dave.
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marik |
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Posts: 108 (25/06/07 19:55) |
how about greys prodigy specimen with 1.5lb and 2lb tops.
got mine for about £70 of e-bay. mark |
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Ian Crook |
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Posts: 920 (25/06/07 20:15) |
Aidan,
The best advice I could possibly offer is to keep typing Harrison Rod into ebay search, quite a few Chimera 2's coming up at the moment, probably people upgrading to the new Torrix, I have had 2 now for £95 and £112 like new which I have passed on to mates for the same money, you need to look lots and be patient, it will be the best buy you ever made for around the £100 mark. There is one on there now for £125 buy it now but you can pick up cheaper like I said. Ian. |
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Strongbow |
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Posts: 225 (25/06/07 20:15) |
Used my Prodigy (12ft 1.5 3 piece) for the first time yesterday and although I'm no expert on rods it felt fantastic playing a 7lb'er after the cheap feeder and barbel rods i've used previously.
It's unfair for me to comment on the Berkley but you won't be disappointed with the Greys. Cheers Al |
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carlhally |
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Posts: 45 (25/06/07 20:17) |
hi ive got greys prodigy and cant falt it atall plus you get a lifetime guarantee
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Barbeldoctor |
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Posts: 1657 (25/06/07 20:54) |
I'd agree re the Chimera. I managed to get a couple off ebay new for 60 and 80 quid respectively. Best money I ever spent tackle-wise.
The greys do look good. But if you use a Harrison I doubt you would want to try anything else. Their Triptych is my bread and butter barbel rod - it is superb (and at £70 off ebay, another good cyber-purchase). Good luck whichever rod you decide to go for. |
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Scouse Pete |
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Posts: 26 (25/06/07 20:56) |
Save some more and go for the 1.75lb Daiwa Barbel Infinity.
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Lawman |
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Posts: 2223 (25/06/07 22:34) |
Good shout Pete,
If it's half as good as the Powermesh X 1.5 it will be a cracker. Ian Windsor Barbel Catchers
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chubbster |
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Posts: 326 (25/06/07 23:52) |
I got to agree with the Harrison. I got a Chimera 3 of EBay (£130), what a rod, I've been using it to chuck 6oz+ feeders on a flooded Ribble over the last week. The blank is awesome & would probably stop a train but its still got all the sensitivity of a rod of 1.5lb...whats all that about? I love it so much I've asked Dave Lumb if he will build me a rod to the same spec on a Chimera 2 blank..... I can't wait to get my mitts on that one.
BTW: If anyone lives in the Lancashire area, I've got a couple of Good condition Fox Barbel Rods(1 Special & 1 Plus) for sale. MSG me if your interested and can collect. |
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MILLIE |
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Posts: 414 (26/06/07 08:09) |
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Chris Geezer |
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Posts: 211 (26/06/07 08:20) |
Had my greys prodigy 1.75 for 2 seasons now. Tamed big fish in big floods and caught a few 'twitchers' in the summer on the quiver. Money well spent.
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GavinHill |
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Posts: 512 (26/06/07 08:33) |
Same here - had the Prodigy's 1.75tc 2 piece for over 2 seasons now and been very happy with them. Very good value for money. Even though I'm thinking about upgrading I will still keep the Prodigys for my son.
Gavin |
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Wurzel |
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Posts: 1453 (26/06/07 14:52) |
Have to agree with scouse pete and lawman,
I snatched my second daiwa infinity off ebay new for £122. Best all round barbel rod ive tried and used.  Wurzel Nb, forgot to mention that the rrp is £200, although you can get then online for around £145.00 |
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