fixed spool rod

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fixed spool rod

#1 Post by enda pegger »

What would be the best fixed spool rod to buy theres some nice twin tip rods out there :?:
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#2 Post by bigsod »

I have the Grauvell DH lovely rod but the penn affinitys are just as good in my opinion plus there easier to get and cheaper.
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#3 Post by Tony Fella »

Dont bother with the Dh ul find it hard to get sections if you break it..penn twin tip is sweet
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#4 Post by i like fish »

enda pegger wrote:What would be the best fixed spool rod to buy theres some nice twin tip rods out there :?:


go with the b-square rod.
it wont leave you down
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#5 Post by eric »

i like fish wrote:
enda pegger wrote:What would be the best fixed spool rod to buy theres some nice twin tip rods out there :?:


go with the b-square rod.
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#6 Post by AG »

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#7 Post by beachcaster »

penn affinity twin tip is getting a lot of good reviews from guys who use them.have a look and see what you think,if you shop about can be picked up at a very reasonable price aswell.john
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#8 Post by round_ourway »

I was looking at this rod on saturday.. really nice rod.. I would say to go for the sre if your going for a longer rod..
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#9 Post by BigPhil »

dh is a great rod, had one a good while now, though as has been said i know of a good few that have broken, and trying to get replacement sections is a pain if not impossible! if anyone has a mid section for a 4500 due surf spare to their requirements let me know! i have a spare mid section for the 4200 surf due dh if anyone is needing one!
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#10 Post by m.b3 »

a friend of mine has broken one twice :shock: i heard 'they are a great rod when they don't break' :?
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