zziplex Primo Synchro 13'2oz

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zziplex Primo Synchro 13'2oz

#1 Post by MC »

whats your opinion this one lads as it a save up for project
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#2 Post by Lee337 »

Somebody is taking this casting VERY seriously :lol:

Sean and Marty rave about the Primo Synchro as both a casting tool and a fishing rod - can't say much better than that. 8)

Still considering one of these myself :D

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#3 Post by MC »

thanks lee, as i said could be a while considering the price, but you get what you pay for
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#4 Post by MC »

Lee337 wrote:Somebody is taking this casting VERY seriously :lol:

Sean and Marty rave about the Primo Synchro as both a casting tool and a fishing rod - can't say much better than that. 8)

Still considering one of these myself :D

Lee



next time i see you lee you can have a chuck all i can say is wow, its class, rockhopper did a great job on it and it casts like a dream, and it great to fish with too, i think my pb's on the field are in trouble now :lol:
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#5 Post by stevecrow74 »

and you've seen how empty i have made the 7ht look when i have cast with it..

i'll give you a few months practice with it and you should be able to reach the same distance as me... maybe more if you can get used to some of the casting styles i do.. :D
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#6 Post by MC »

stevecrow74 wrote:and you've seen how empty i have made the 7ht look when i have cast with it..

i'll give you a few months practice with it and you should be able to reach the same distance as me... maybe more if you can get used to some of the casting styles i do.. :D


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#7 Post by stevecrow74 »

MC wrote:cough****show off*****cough

:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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#8 Post by round_ourway »

and you've seen how empty i have made the 7ht look when i have cast with it..

i'll give you a few months practice with it and you should be able to reach the same distance as me... maybe more if you can get used to some of the casting styles i do..


what kind of distances are u getting steve
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#9 Post by Rockhopper »

Steve,

I'm wondering how much line you put on a 7HT :lol: :lol: :lol:

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#10 Post by stevecrow74 »

i couldnt guess how far the lead traveled because it was early morning and keeping sight of the lead wasnt easy so i never saw where it dropped into the water..
it was MC's reel so i didnt fill it :D but if anyone wants to find out just 'borrow' MC's 7ht and find a black mark on the line(oil or something i guess) and i cast approx 30yrds past that mark :)

i really like the finish on the rod.. especially the grip on the bottom section (what is used, i wouldnt mind it on my zzippy)
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#11 Post by Rockhopper »

Thanks for the kind words Steve, its appreaciated.

I can supply the grip, the only warning I would give is this though...I use a heat gun (paint stripper gun) to shrink on the grip, you need to be very careful and not linger to long in one place or you could damage the resin in the blank.

Why I use this method....I and many others found that boiling water from a kettle didnt shrink the tube down enough and it could still twist, a heat gun will shrink the tube down by 50% if needed.

For anyone wanting to vary from low reel to high reel with the use of coaster IMHO that style of long grip is the best.

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#12 Post by stevecrow74 »

Rockhopper wrote:Thanks for the kind words Steve, its appreaciated.

I can supply the grip


as i said really nice finish, you deserve the praise for the job done on it.. and i'll be on to you about the grip :D :D
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#13 Post by Lee337 »

Martin,

Don't touch that reel. Want to see if I can find that black mark 8)

Congrats witht he new rod.

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#14 Post by stevecrow74 »

Lee337 wrote:Martin,

Don't touch that reel. Want to see if I can find that black mark 8)

Congrats with the new rod.

Lee


please do.. i want to see what range i was getting with it :D :D
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#15 Post by Lee337 »

stevecrow74 wrote:
Lee337 wrote:Martin,

Don't touch that reel. Want to see if I can find that black mark 8)

Congrats with the new rod.

Lee


please do.. i want to see what range i was getting with it :D :D


Well, that wont be a problem if Martin does not respool it. Next time at the field we will run it out on the court and see where it stops. Then either myself or Martin can give you the good news. :D

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#16 Post by ROADRUNNER »

Hi Steve i remember you in Dunree i taught you could cast well and you did show me how to cast a multi BUT i have changed back to a fixed spool and learned a few more techniques since when ever your ready BRING IT ON.

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#17 Post by MC »

Lee337 wrote:
stevecrow74 wrote:
Lee337 wrote:Martin,

Don't touch that reel. Want to see if I can find that black mark 8)

Congrats with the new rod.

Lee


please do.. i want to see what range i was getting with it :D :D


Well, that wont be a problem if Martin does not respool it. Next time at the field we will run it out on the court and see where it stops. Then either myself or Martin can give you the good news. :D

Lee


sorry got a snap off while casting and new line on reel, or was it my other 7ht

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