ron thompson axcellerator: anyone used one????

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ron thompson axcellerator: anyone used one????

#1 Post by jonny gilbert »

i was thinkin about get an RT Axcellerator but i have no idea what they are like...all ive heard they are good rock rods
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#2 Post by Drew »

In a word, Yes...

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#3 Post by cky »

I have a RT axcellerator jerk bait rod,is this the same one you are talking about?
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#4 Post by Drew »

No No CK, This is the Beachcaster he's on about... :lol:
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#5 Post by pete »

I haven't used one Jonny but they have an excellent reputation. Very reasonable price compared to some of the other rough ground rods on the market.

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#6 Post by jonny gilbert »

so it would handle a 20lb plus conger no problem then :?
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#7 Post by warjoe »

RT axcellerator great rock rod but only the 13"6 one got mind in ballymena for £85 . I have conoflex and century rods and for the money the rt is the best value.
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#8 Post by gearoid mc s. »

got one for 85 eurp and seem to be as good as any rough ground rod great value for money
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#9 Post by Lee337 »

Have never cast one but had a good look at one in taclke shop and from what I have heard they are great blanks, the only thing that lets them down is the cheaper rings that were used. But if you are sensible and wash the rod down with fresh water, excellent rock rod.

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#10 Post by Donagh »

I thought the RT Axcellerator had fuji rings.

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#11 Post by BigPhil »

aint seen one in use myself, only in the magazines, i think a couple of years ago mark jones in wales was using one fishing conger and casting at least 5 oz leads plus baits of an unreal size!!!!! so if it cast those baits i seen he was using then it will handle big conger no problem!!!!
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#12 Post by dinger »

this rod sounds like it can do the business, how much they going for...... :lol: :lol:

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