Product Review

Tackle Test, Greys Prodigy TXL 13ft Specialist Float Rod
Tackle Test, Greys Prodigy TXL 13’ Specialist Float Rod On a recent and reasonably successful Mullet hunt down in West Cork, there was one incident that threatened to spoil our adventure. On our way from one fished-out hot spot to the next, we had a bungee failure on the roof rack!       A gust of wind lifted our pre-assembled rods and rattled them down the road amongst busy traffic. My beloved Greys Prodigy VX float rod, Abu Cardinal Reel and Andrew’s Amorphous W...

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The Greys Prodigy VX Specialist Float Rod
The Greys Prodigy VX Specialist Float Rod The catalogue bumph! “A brilliant all-round float rod, with just a hint of extra casting and striking power. Forgiving tip allows for a degree of finesse, and helps to avoid hook pulls as bigger fish are played in towards the landing net. The 15ft option provides extra casting and striking backbone”.   Product review While helping out on the Pure Fishing stand at the Dublin Angling Show this year, I had the opportunity to peruse the...

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JRC Easy Rider Extreme carp barrow
JRC Easy Rider Extreme carp barrow           What the manufacturer says. This Barrow has all the features you need, two side pockets for bait-boat batteries or water bottles, and also a large storage bag set low to ensure that the centre of gravity is kept low for maximum manoeuvrability. This bag is ideal for storing the wide track wheel when transporting the barrow in your vehicle. It also has two small quick-access side pockets for valuables such as your ke...

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Penn Affinity 7000 LTD
Penn Affinity 7000 LTD Liveliner Reel           What the manufacturer says. Designed as big pit carp reels, all the Penn Affinity’s specifications include a long tapered, forged aluminium spool and slow oscillation movement for perfect line lay to achieve maximum distance with both mono and braided lines. With strategically placed stainless steel ball-bearings these reels are smooth under load, but also feature a quick turn drag system, a titanium main sha...

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Abu Cardinal SX Combo
Abu Cardinal SX Combo This three-piece rod and Cardinal reel combination from Abu is high quality and exceptional value.   Produced in two versions, there is the 8ft rod with an SX20 front drag reel (power rating of 4-20g), and the 9ft with the slightly larger FX30 front drag (power rating of 7-28g).     The rods feature high-grade cork handles and 24 ton graphite for a light-weight, balanced design. The reel is a fresh-water version with five bearings, instant anti-reverse ...

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Shakespeare Agility Drop Shot Rod
Shakespeare Agility Drop Shot Rod James Robbins of Shakespeare UK kindly sent over the new Agility Drop Shot Rod for a product review. This particular rod falls within the Agility Predator range. The Agility range of products have taken the UK by storm with their high quality-low cost range that covers almost all angling disciplines found in UK and Irish waters.     Over the past few seasons I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to use many of the Agility products from ...

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Shakespeare Superteam Rod and Reel
Shakespeare Superteam Match   Rod and Reel Match Kit         What the manufacturer says Superteam Match Rod These rods have extremely versatile progressive actions that blend the fine hollow tip section into a powerful middle and butt section. This offers a rod that is equally good when hooking and playing fish on finer hook lengths and hooks as well as more powerful fish on heavier gear. All blanks in the range are amazingly slim and balanced. Features High...

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Mitchell Mag Premier
Mitchell Mag Premier What the manufacturer says To maximise performance, the construction of these reels utilises three different types of material. The rotor is made from magnesium to help reduce weight; the stem is made from aluminium to improve rigidity and strength, whilst the body is made from reinforced graphite to help reduce weight and cost.     Features 9 stainless steel ball bearings Titanium anti-twist line roller Double anodised aluminium main spool Convertible ...

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Shakespeare Agility LRF rods
Shakespeare Agility LRF Rods       What the manufacturer says In recognition of this fast expanding form of fishing, Shakespeare have introduced two new LRF rods into their highly popular Agility range of saltwater rods. The 6'9" version The lightweight, slim blanks feature supple ultra-responsive tip sections for maximum bite detection, but with power then phasing in progressively, designed to feed vital information straight back into the hand. This allows you to liter...

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Penn Rampage 9ft Bass Spinning Rod
Penn Rampage   9’ Bass Spinning Rod         What the manufacturer says This model is available in both 9’ and 10’ lengths and rated to cast 1-2 Oz and 1-3 Oz respectively. These light-weight, slim diameter rods are designed for general spinning, plug fishing, working artificial sandeels for Bass and Pollack and even float fishing. They sport a progressive semi-fast taper action, but with a stiff butt to provide long range casting performance...

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