So today was the day to give it a go and actually use it . Despite the rain !
I thought a trip after tench and perch at a local club pond might be a good test so a few prawns and a tin of sweetcorn were packed and the rod was matched with a Trudex and 6lb line .
The rod has a lovely agate butt ring in a colour that I have not seen before :
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The rod is a lovely colour and the whipping and varnish sublime :
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So it looks great but what will it be like to fish with ? Well it is balanced well by the little Trudex and feels great in the hand . But how would it react to a feisty tench or two ? To cut a long story short the rod was excellent ! It handled tench to about 4lb with no issues and I will use it on a couple of waters where the tench grow slightly bigger and the occasional interloping carp might make an appearance .
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It will also get a use after perch as well , with the only one showing today putting up a great scrap !
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All in all a lovely piece of kit . Thanks Nobby !