Are Greys carp rods any good?
These rods lead Greys’ range for a reason. We tested a pair of the 12ft, 3.5lb versions with a full EVA handle and found the action – which Greys describes as ‘through fast’ – to be addictively good. ‘Through fast’ might sound like a compromise, but it’s more of a perfect blend than an unhappy marriage.
Is Greys a good fishing brand?
Greys GRXi Spinning Rods are low profile, well-balanced blanks make this a startlingly good rod in all fishing situations. The Greys GX900 is the newest of the range.
Where are hardy rods made?
England
Long known for their innovation in the fly reel space (they made the first Perfect in 1891), Hardy has also been making some of the greatest rods in the world. While only the elite Hardy Bros. models are still made in England, each and every rod bearing the Hardy logo is indeed a Hardy.
How far can you cast a 3lb test curve rod?
If you are only fishing short range, up to say 50 yards, you could get away with a very big lead on a 3lb test rod, if you cast carefully. If you want to reach any range, with maximum accuracy then a 3.25oz lead would be perfect.
Is the tip of a Greys marker rod soft?
Several build options, each of which look terrific, and test curves make up the range, including a couple of utility rods, which Greys has made stiffer in the tip. I applaud them for this as my baldness is, I’m certain, a result of many years pulling my hair out every time a rod manufacturer produced a marker rod with a softer tip.
What kind of carbon rods do Greys use?
Greys’ ‘Powerlux’ nano carbon is pretty much as good as carbon gets, at least within the confines of rod building, and the power in the blank is obvious from the very first cast. Most rods feel crisp first time out but where lesser blanks fall down is in use over time.
What makes a Greys xlerate rod so good?
The most obvious is the blank construction, which regardless of how you dress any rod is absolutely the most important bit. Greys’ ‘Powerlux’ nano carbon is pretty much as good as carbon gets, at least within the confines of rod building, and the power in the blank is obvious from the very first cast.
How big is the handle on the Greys xlerate?
The Xlerate comes in a variety of builds (cork/full EVA/ full or abbreviated shrink wrap handles), lengths (12ft/13ft) and test-curves (3lb/3.25lb/3.5lb). We tested a pair of the 12ft, 3.5lb versions with a full EVA handle and found the action – which Greys describes as ‘through fast’ – to be addictively good.