Uptiders

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Mr_Green · #1 Post by **Mr_Green** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:42 pm

what poundage would 4-10 oz be? what would be an all round uptider? thanks

#2 Post by **mickeyfish** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:10 pm

to be honest it all depends on which rod you buy although they may all be 4 to 10 oz some are more sorfter than others, if i was to have a guess i have 2
one 2 to 8 oz diawa tdu and its comparable to a 12 to 15 lbs class rod
and the other is a diawa powerlift 4 to 10 oz and that is comparable to a 15 to 20 lbs class rod,

its an interesting question i would be interested in some one coming back with factual information

#3 Post by **petekd** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:45 am

I bought a daiwa TDXU recently and have given it a good workout in our last two comps. No problem winching the best part of 20lb of pollack aboard from 80 metres at Loop Head and no issues spotting the tiniest of bites in Kilmore either....its a great rod. Rated 2-8 oz, I would agree with the rating Mickeyfish put on it, possibly a little lighter but definitely not far off the mark there. I cant see me going back to anything else TBH for general fishing, they are a joy to use.

#4 Post by **Tanglerat** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:05 am

Don't get to do nearly as much uptiding as I used to, which is a shame as it can be a very relaxing and productive way to fish.

Personally, I'd go for 2-8 oz every time. I'd reckon 4-10 on being a bit stiff, although I never thought about them in poundage equivalants.

Good question!

Mr_Green · #5 Post by **Mr_Green** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:41 pm

so 2-8oz would be a good all rounder, i wanted a bit more lemght in the rod, i think an uptider would be the way to go..pete do you reckon you rod would hold a tope?

#6 Post by **mickeyfish** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:44 pm

you most certanly will its what i use one the east coast fishing for them

#7 Post by MC » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:20 pm

so can you use an uptider for normal boat fishing?

#8 Post by **petekd** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:26 pm

Absolutely MC. Although on small boats like the wee Orkney the extra length is a hindrance and it gets left behind.

#9 Post by MC » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:39 pm

was thinking of the comps and also of wreck fishing, plus wanted something with more backbone than the 12-20lb rod i have at the minute

#10 Post by **petekd** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:47 pm

What are you catching that the 12-20 cant handle??

#11 Post by MC » Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:25 pm

petekd wrote:What are you catching that the 12-20 cant handle??

well hopefully large conger maybe 3 pollock at same time, tope, dont know just a tart i think

Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:15 pm

Abu suveran is a nice rod. It also has a retractable butt. 8) Pull it out to cast and then push it back in to reel in. Best of both worlds :lol:

Steve

#13 Post by **JOHN1** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:10 am

the original of the species with retractable butts is CONOFLEX.

i have the conoflex VAMPIRE MK II uptider with telescopic butt.
excellent rod great for down tiding as well the extra lenght can be a great advantage in a packed boat as you can keep your rigs clear of others when dropping down.
well capable of landing large tope and feeling the slightest interest from a small dab :D

Mr_Green · #14 Post by **Mr_Green** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:03 am

im actually looking at the conoflex trilogy boat rod, with changable tips, looks great for everything

M666ARK · #15 Post by **M666ARK** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:50 am

JOHN1 wrote:the original of the species with retractable butts is CONOFLEX.

i have the conoflex VAMPIRE MK II uptider with telescopic butt.
excellent rod great for down tiding as well the extra lenght can be a great advantage in a packed boat as you can keep your rigs clear of others when dropping down.
well capable of landing large tope and feeling the slightest interest from a small dab :D

DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DEAMON UPTIDE TO THE VAMPIER

#16 Post by **JOHN1** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:02 pm

the only difference i know about is around £80 stg dearer for the vampire.
the demon is also 2in longer at 9ft 8.
i havent seen one of thease rods so i cant say other than that.

but if it is a conoflex it is bound to be ok.
here is me saying that after a vampire snapped on me :oops: :shock:

M666ARK · #17 Post by **M666ARK** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:58 pm

What happenrd with it