Daiwa Tournament Pro 12ft/13ft Feeder Rod.

[Simon Walsh]

Has anyone got one of these or used one. Would appreciate their comments on its performance especially for Bream
Is the rod a 2 piece with a dolly to take it to 13ft
Thanks

 

[endpeg]

I've had one and sold it, it's too stiff for Bream IMO.

 

[Simon Walsh]

Is it 2 piece and dolly

 

[endpeg]

Think so, it's a while ago mine was the original one.

 

[Total]

Is this the same range of rods with dodgy reel guides that are not suitable with use of braid?

 

[The Hitman]

Is it 2 piece and dolly

Hi Simon

Just purchased the 12ft 3 piece. Only had it a week, used Wednesday and had 15 hybrids and Bream, plus a bonus 22lb Carp. Feels very light rod with 520 Extremity reel on. Good casting ability and very soft action. Had no hook pulls.
Overall very pleased with its first outing.

 

[Simon Walsh]

Thanks Hitman do you think the 12/13ft rod would be a similar action?

 

[dave brittain 1]

Simon a couple of my friends had the 12/13ft and sold them replacing them with the 12ft model.

I think it's one of those rods that's a great compromise rod, i.e. bream, carp, chub and barbel that doesn't excel as one or the other but in general is a good alround rod.

 

[Simon Walsh]

Do you know the reason why they changed to the 12ft Dave
Thanks Simon

 

[dave brittain 1]

Simon I think the reason was as endpeg has stated possibly a little stiff, making a good casting tool/compromise but on the the venues they fish, with Chard, Durleigh and Shearwater being the local bream venues, you don't need an extra long cuck and the 12ft models have a more refined fish playing action without losing too much distance.

 

[Simon Walsh]

Thanks Dave

 

[The Hitman]

Thanks Hitman do you think the 12/13ft rod would be a similar action?

Sorry missed this, not sure as i never used one. Would think the 12ft only would be the best option. as it's a dedicated 3 piece, action is very forgiving but has plenty of power on the cast.

 

[Simon Walsh]

Thanks for advice Rich. As you know I will be picking up my 3 piece 12ft TournamentQ in a couple of weeks
Dave and your advice and comments helped me make my decision.
Thanks both Simon

 

[Simon Walsh]

Picked up the 3 piece 12ftQ Tournament feeder rod today. Looks and feels a cracking rod. Looking forward to using it soon

 

[The Hitman]

Picked up the 3 piece 12ftQ Tournament feeder rod today. Looks and feels a cracking rod. Looking forward to using it soon

Enjoy

I had a nice day at Melbury last week using mine. 70m on the method catching Bream/Skimmers and Hybrids.
Off there again tomorrow.

 

[Simon Walsh]

Pellets or groundbait in the method Rich?
No doubt wafters on the bayonet

 

[The Hitman]

Pellets or groundbait in the method Rich?
No doubt wafters on the bayonet

Pellets double skinned with dark sweet marine. Wafters yes. Had a few on the bread also.
25lb so nice days fishing. Back there again Thursday.