TG rocket F1 reel

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TG rocket F1 reel

#1 Post by ronnie »

has anyone cast or own one of these reels.if so do they cast well? are they good quality for the price? and are they suitable for fishing?
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#2 Post by AG »

ronnie wrote:has anyone cast or own one of these reels.if so do they cast well? are they good quality for the price? and are they suitable for fishing?

oh go on ronnie buy one :D
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#3 Post by paddyc »

We had a look at one at a UKSF event last year, Tony brought it down for people to try before it was launched but TBH we wernt really impressed with it, dont know anyone who actually bought one and at that price i dont think we will see one any time soon, unless you go for it ronnie :lol:

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#4 Post by ronnie »

i need to find out a bit more about them before i part with that kind of cash :)
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Did you win the lotto :D, you should get a good fixed spool :wink:
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#6 Post by kstaff »

Get 3 good fixed spools!! Unless it comes with a built in 250yards launch button as standard they cannot justify that money!!

Buy a chrome rocket, get a mag unit and hey presto a shiny casting reel!! 150 eur tops!!

Larry Gormleys custom reels are every bit as good and less than half the price!! :D
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Larry Gormleys custom reels are every bit as good and less than half the price!! :D[/quote]
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#8 Post by round_ourway »

I seen a QTC converted abu 5500 magged reel go for £150 on an auction site last week but it didnt have a certificate though 8)
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#9 Post by ronnie »

just ordered one does anyone know how long tg rocket fuel take to deliver.
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#10 Post by ronnie »

got an email off tony gittins , reel sould be here tuesday or wednesday.
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#11 Post by AG »

ronnie wrote:got an email off tony gittins , reel sould be here tuesday or wednesday.

your a brave man ronnie
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#12 Post by ronnie »

it was dutch courage, im not that brave :D
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#13 Post by MC »

interested to hear your opions on it when you have a cast or two.


ps when abu release big dannys reel will you get one of them too?
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#14 Post by ronnie »

got reel today. i loaded it with line, its very fast but not as fast as a full blown casting reel. if the lads from sportcast ireland had 5 minutes with it; it would be :) the reel sits very low on the rod witch suit my small hands, after opening the reel and having a look at the gears this reel will only be used for clean ground. the drag is very smooth and sensitive will be great crack with the hounds. on first impresions its like the 6500 but has more to offer. i will get out fishing with it the weekend see how it handles on the beach. was it worth the money? only time will tell. :D
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#15 Post by kstaff »

Fishing with it !!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Ronnie i beg you don't do it, that thing will corode near sea air, give it the respect of only casting over grass or sitting on the fireplace, I'll ship you a 6500 free to fish with :D

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#16 Post by bigballs »

good man ronnie sea salt and sand lets see what she is made of :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#17 Post by keitzer30 »

madness for that price ya would have to be mad to fish with it , if ya buy one put it on show on the mantle piece.. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#18 Post by adam2040 »

Had a chuck with it over the weekend very smooth but looks to nice to fish with :wink:
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