glyn
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Post by glyn on May 11, 2006 6:37:39 GMT -5
Hi all im thinking of getting a Sharpes Gordon 10ft 7# for my seatrout fishing does anyone out there have some knowledge of this rod.
cheers Glyn
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Post by FlyBri on May 11, 2006 7:14:13 GMT -5
Glyn - not cast one myself but 99% of the reviews and comments are very positive. It would seem it's a very good value rod
Bri
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Post by troutline on May 11, 2006 7:23:47 GMT -5
I use the very rod you mentioned, it's spot on and would serve you well on the sea trout side of things.
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glyn
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Post by glyn on May 11, 2006 11:39:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the quick replies, sounds ok to me i'm going to try one out before buying this Saturday.. on my way to fish the Usk.
Thanks again Glyn.
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Post by OReilly on May 11, 2006 12:09:23 GMT -5
Very wise decision
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Post by welshosprey on May 11, 2006 13:46:55 GMT -5
I got a Gordon 10 foot 7 weight from Ebay recently. Only used it for the first time recently and was very pleased with performance. I'd say good quality at a reasonable price but of course try it out first to make sure it suits you before you buy.
Regards
WelshOsprey
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timmo
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Post by timmo on May 11, 2006 14:44:24 GMT -5
Glyn
I have a 10' #7 Gordon and like it very much – I'd not bought a new rod for about 8 years so it was a significant step up for me. I found it quite tippy in comparison to my older Hardy blank but I got used to it quickly and can highly recommend you try one. I'm no expert and therefore felt it was about the right sort of money for my ability and the amount of fishing I get to do.
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glyn
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Post by glyn on May 11, 2006 15:16:12 GMT -5
Welshosprey, Timmo thanks for your opinions ive read a little about this rod and the verdict seems much the same a nice rod for the price I like a tip action rod I dont get on well with mid action my casting style is best suited to this type of rod. Ive just got rid of an Airflow PT which I must say .. puts out a good line with ease and is well made EXCEPT for the rings which wear really quickly so it has to go back ..only used it since the season started this April.
I hope this is a better choice than my last.
cheers Glyn
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tweed
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Post by tweed on May 12, 2006 16:19:10 GMT -5
Glyn, my mate bought gordon three weeks ago. 10 ft 7#. Had it on the river the other week and he hooked a sunken tree. He tried a bit too hard to free it and the rod snapped clean in half  As he is is quite new to fihing he didnt walk sraight back and turn his face away to break the cast, but jagged it to both sides. Not putting you off but the male part( SPIGGOT)? broke completely off . Bummer as he had no spare and we were in his car, Straight home in a huff. Dont know if this is a common fault or he was just to agressive and heavy handed. I had a few casts with it and thought it was a bit heavy for a long session fishing. Tweed |
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Post by OReilly on May 13, 2006 5:06:36 GMT -5
Rod of the year " Gordon" (its like "Cher" now )
If wishing to catch trees suggest you go for the heavier rating
If the action suits your style , then a Gordon it has to be
Get a line on one and check it out
Hugh
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Post by Braveheart on May 13, 2006 9:10:55 GMT -5
Glyn, my mate bought gordon three weeks ago. 10 ft 7#. Had it on the river the other week and he hooked a sunken tree. He tried a bit too hard to free it and the rod snapped clean in half As he is is quite new to fihing he didnt walk sraight back and turn his face away to break the cast, but jagged it to both sides. Not putting you off but the male part( SPIGGOT)? broke completely off . Bummer as he had no spare and we were in his car, Straight home in a huff. Dont know if this is a common fault or he was just to agressive and heavy handed. I had a few casts with it and thought it was a bit heavy for a long session fishing. Tweed Given your explanation of how it happened, I find it incredible that you then go on to suggest a fault in the rod as the possible reason  |
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Post by Countryboy on May 13, 2006 9:29:37 GMT -5
Excellent rod, well tippy but a little on the heavy side it's true. The 9'6" is a little lighter but still has bags of power  C.B  |
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Post by Cerberos on May 13, 2006 15:57:14 GMT -5
I bought one second hand off this very board at the begining of this season. I like it very much.
I am getting a little more distance than I did with my previous rod. Paired it up with a Fenwick Nighthawk reel the balance is perfect.
Weight wise I have found it lighter than the vision intro I used before, I am very very happy with it.
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timmo
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Post by timmo on May 14, 2006 10:14:48 GMT -5
Trees and fishing rods tend to disagree. Tweed – I'm not surprised the rod broke. The best way to free from snaggs is to point the rod straight down the line and pull, holding the reel handle so no line can give. There's no tension on the rod at all, they ain't designed for that kind of pressure. If things don't free up move your position and angle on the obstruction. If that don't work you have no choice but to pull for a break.
Above techinque as instructed by Edward Barder cane rod maker.
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glyn
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Post by glyn on May 14, 2006 12:17:56 GMT -5
Hi all, I didnt get the Sharpes after all, I went to the shop yesterday with my new Lochmor Disc and wf7 inter to try out before buying and it wouldnt fit the rod ..reel seat too big... and it wouldnt fit my second choice which was a Greys Greyflex m2, so I tried the Orvis Western 2 it went on that ok, so after a try out on the casting area to which I was well pleased I bought it...lesson here if your buyng a new rod take your reel with you it might not fit.
cheers Glyn
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