Best 'all round' rod for the n.east ?

[mackem_steve]

What in your opinion is the best all round ( if there is such a thing) rod for the north east coast. ?

 

[stephie1]

Zziplex zeteque txl gt does the lot well

 

[cookie1992]

kompressor ss

 

[endurothumpers]

As cookie says Komp ss or tippy sport zippy dymic lt bullet or if your not bothered about brands rt axe super rod cheap as chips price and will pull the plug out

 

[droida]

Hst evo a good allrounder.

 

[scaley]

tip tornado match mark 2 (metal band)

 

[mackem_steve]

What's the difference between all the tip tornados ie metal band etc. I had a tip tornado many moons ago (10 yrs ish) and it was a belter, been thinking about getting another.

 

[codcatcher3000]

i find the komp ss more stable in the wind / the tip tornado however is better than the komp for estuary n rivers. i have both n always fish em side by side. . my deciding factor would what type of ground do u fish more often .

 

[EFC FOREVER]

I got tip tornado ss and its without doubt the best rod I have had......mk 1 apollo comes second. I will always go with the century's now.

 

[scotty73]

komp ss or zziplex m427

 

[codhunter40]

Have used tip tornado sport for last 15 years.. Only very recently changed to an century eliminator.. Century for me!

 

[scaley]

the tip tornado match will do everything you need it too and imo is not a match rod my fave rod

 

[cod magnet]

zziplex zti evo simply the best

 

[broon shoe]

Not go far wrong with a m427 if u can afford one

 

[Stewart 1971]

The thing is a rod, especially when you get in to the top end rods, is a very personal thing and a rod one person loves another will not like. Length, stiffness, butt diameter all come into it.

For example a lot of people in our part of the world equate a stiff rod with a good rod. I spent 20 years fishing the south coast from Chesil in the west to Brighton in the east and I will always use the lightest, softest rod I can get away with. I also prefer a shorter rod - 13' to 13'5" is about right for me and I'm not a big fan of 14' plus rods. My first rod out of the bag for 90% of the fishing I do up here is my Primo Synchro, however, it is a bit soft in the butt for proper rock fishing and high piers so if I had to choose one rod it would be the M4 Evo. Light but plenty powerfull, it can manage the rocks and kelp while not being too overgunned for beach work. Both rods are lovely to cast and will put a big lead and bait a long long way without tiring you out from constant casting and retrieving

 

[Jackie-man]

Century Formula One


Brilliant all-round Rod... add mine rebuilt recently off Primoman!
its approx 25yrs old, & Love-it wouldnt part with it

 

[topbanana]

Zziplex m4 evo closely followed by the century c3 ld.

 

[Deans]

like stewy says its obviously a personal thing.
for me, top rod- eliminator, or if its blawn a hooly- excalibur tt

 

[kingcod deano]

Komp Ss

 

[GEORDIE H]

100% zziplex