[Rectro]

Hi.

Iv got my Akios Scora 80 reel, and need a nice distance casting rod, that's balanced for Mixed ground. I don't want a heavy rod, it has to be a light as possible. Any recommendations please? Looking primarily second hand to pay around £150 mark, maybe more. It does not have to be super stiff, but does need to have fast recovery for Pendulum casting.

Thanks, Dan.

 

[durbine0]

Kompressor sport is a good mixed rough rod

 

[Rectro]

Kompressor sport is a good mixed rough rod

Do they come in FS versions?

 

[lipslicker]

Kompressor sport is a good mixed rough rod

Bit heavy?
Bit stiff for an FS?

No ones going to be right, but of the Century stable I would be tempted to consider a second hand TT Lite.
It is parabolic in action, easy to load, OK sensitivity, and tip is strong enough to deal with mixed ground. I use with multiplier, but would think a great action for FS.
Bizarrely, if I were to choose one rod out of the ones I own or have tried for a friend for all fishing it would probably be the TT Lite, despite the fact others beat it in all depts..
Good for beach, mixed, feathering, red tailing with 2-3 oz Carolina rig.
Casts 5oz, or pendulums 4oz very well. At a guess, I would think 175 yards?
Second hand mk1 - £100-125?
Just a guess.

 

[Rectro]

Is there such a rod that can be used for both FS and multiplyer? I already have two nice rods, but the first ring is way too small for a FS, which is a shame. I know you can use a Multi on either, but would be nice to have something between the two, like slightly bigger rings, and spacing, moveable reel seat/

 

[lipslicker]

Hi there,
I stand to be corrected, but I am pretty sure the answer is 'yes'.
On Century's website, there is a picture of a guy holding a very nice dolphin (dorado), and I am pretty sure that is a TT Lite and FS.
My understanding is that, in the old days, a rod was built for one or t'other, because the loading is on different sides (bending at belly for multiplier, back for FS), but I am pretty sure that is not the case now.
I am also pretty sure that factory builds can be used for both too now.

As I say, I do stand to be corrected by someone who knows their onions a little better?

 

[lipslicker]

Is there such a rod that can be used for both FS and multiplyer? I already have two nice rods, but the first ring is way too small for a FS, which is a shame. I know you can use a Multi on either, but would be nice to have something between the two, like slightly bigger rings, and spacing, moveable reel seat/

Here is one thread that might interest?

http://www.worldseafishing.com/foru...ns/381640-century-rods-fixed-spool-reels.html

Also, I think you have wrong way round?
Multiplier can not be used on FS rings (line touches blank), but FS can be used on multiplier rings.
Do check though.

 

[philtherod]

Rintaro Ohmura, late head of Fuji came up with the Ohmura Cone, which suggested that high standoff, but smaller diameter rings would suit both fixed-spool and multiplier reels. I built a rod to his recommendations, and lo and behold, it worked! She who must be obeyed spotted the rod, and claimed it as her own, what could I do....

PTR