Century Tip Tornado Match OR Century CME

[airborne]

Ah reet lads,

which one of these rods TTM/CME/CMC is better for clean to mixed ground, i have read many reports and still undecided, so i thought i would put it out to the wise heads

I already have the SS and love this rod, but i think i need something a bit softer to bring my casting on a bit, I will keep the SS for the rocks or until i have learned to put a curve in the thing so i can get better distance from the beach, I try to cast from the ground/simple over head lobs, and also progressing to a half pendulum (if there is such a thing)

the reason for century is simply i like the build quality of the SS and thinking will get the same with either of the above

thanks in advance for the comments, and apologies if this has already been asked before

 

[markgg]

carbon metal bb clean to mixed

 

[airborne]

cheers mate,

that is what a mate has already recommended

 

[stumps]

Just bought an SS today, in my opinion you should perservere with your SS and save your money.

I had one previously that was nicked so it was a simple choice to replace it with the same.

 

[airborne]

cheers,

think i have made my mind up with me wanting another rod, I think I am just using the clean mixed ground excuse to justify it to myself

 

[rod-the-cod]

Why not give a Reelsport response a go there on a century blank nice to cast and fish with

 

[g.ordon]

Ah reet lads,

which one of the above rods is better for clean to mixed ground, i have read many reports and still undecided, so i thought i would put it out to the wise heads

I already have the SS and love this rod, but i think i need something a bit softer to bring my casting on a bit, I will keep the SS for the rocks or until i have learned to put a curve in the thing so i can get better distance from the beach, I try to cast from the ground/simple over head lobs, and also progressing to a half pendulum (if there is such a thing)

the reason for century is simply i like the build quality of the SS and thinking will get the same with either of the above

thanks in advance for the comments, and apologies if this has already been asked before

I'd stick with yer kompressor mate, great rod like you say, loads of guys use them and get good distance easy. If I were you I'd try and latch on to someone who is a canny chucker and maybe they can put you right. Might not even be the rod and the way you're casting it might be the reel yer using and the way it's set up. Just a thought like

 

[lambengland]

The cme is a nice easy casting rod that is capable of huge distances

Won't be disappointed

 

[TeamTrip]

I'd stick with yer kompressor mate, great rod like you say, loads of guys use them and get good distance easy. If I were you I'd try and latch on to someone who is a canny chucker and maybe they can put you right. Might not even be the rod and the way you're casting it might be the reel yer using and the way it's set up. Just a thought like

I agree with this bloke!! I have the SS and think its 1of the best rods out there,well for me it is. av been going onto the beach during day light practising my casting using slosh30 trying to set it all up.. It pays to do this obviuosly..
what real do you use>??

 

[Davey-m]

Your komp ss is a "J" curve and so is the ttm with a match tip. the cmc is pretty much same power as the komp ss from what you have said the only rod thats the same length casts the same weight but has a more through action "C" curve is the cme it ticks all the boxes. I had one recently pleasure to fish and cast over clean to mix ground with. Second hand you can pick them up at a good price as alot of people mistake them for pokers buy them then sell on.

 

[guy]

you wwould be better off having a try of some one who already owns the rods your thinking of instead of going on someones recomemdation. i found out myself when i bought a tippy sport brand new and i didnt like it i have a couple of rods if you would like to try them instead of spending money blind i have a axcellarator a carbon metal crest a afaw tournament rock and a sk4 your wellcome to try none of them are clean beach rods but to be honest there are lots of cheap rods which will cope with summer time fishing

 

[Stewart 1971]

The cme is a nice easy casting rod that is capable of huge distances

Won't be disappointed

^this^

If you are looking for a rod to learn to cast on then the CME is about the best out there (along with the Primo Synchro). Unlike the Kompressor, Tip Sport (new model) or even CM Crest it won't rip your shoulder or put you on your arse if you get the timing a bit wrong (though it will give you a gentle nudge). That said it is still plenty powerful enough and capable of very respectable distances - I did my first 200 metre cast on the CME.

It is also a cracking clean to mixed ground fishing rod, the only thing that lets it down is that it is HEAVY, especially when compared to a ZZippy.

Too many people think you need a stiff rod for casting. Maybe at the upper end, once you are hitting a regular 200 metres (220 yards) a stiffer rod will get you further. But for learning you need a forgiving rod that you can bend and allow you to develop your technique without also having to fight against the rod.

 

[airborne]

cheers lads

thanks for all the advice, so i think it is down to two (CME or the BB) off what you have recommended and what i have researched from your recommendations

after a quick look on the usual bidding web sight for used ones i couldn't find a used Century BB but there is a few CME on there so will keep an eye out for those

also if any of you lot know of any one selling a CME or a BB in the Newcast;e area then get them to drop me a PM

thanks again lads

 

[airborne]

thanks stewart that is what i was trying to explain earlier, hit the nail on the head for me

cheers

 

[guy]

the carbon metal express is easy to load up and cast but in a fishing situation it blows about in the wind and has poor bite detection and is heavy

 

[CHUKKA]

Before you rush out and buy a century bb consider the length. For pendulum casting you will struggle with too long a rod. 12ft6- 13 ft from tip to hand is about right for most. If your a powerful guy or top caster then you may handle a longer rod. Century bb is a very nice rod but best suited to otg or aerialised ground casts. A zzippy m4 EVO whilst being a capable tourney rod makes a good rod to learn on and a rod you can grow int rather than having to upgrade straightaway. It also makes a good rod for the NE coast handling 6oz and mixed ground..

 

[lambtonworm]

I fish with a pair of tt match rods and love them,great bite detection they stand up well in the wind and cast well be it off the ground,overhead thump or pendulum.

 

[Mogthemackem]

Tip tornado super match is a great lighter rod for clean to mixed as it also had plenty in the butt when the power is need. Nice soft tip for bit detection from even the smallest fish. I have an SS and wouldn't even consider it for clean ground. Bite detection is nowhere near the ttsm I have.

 

[airborne]

cheers lads once again for all the info, I think I will go for the CME, and that is off the advice, and I will obviously give it a swing before purchase


this is what i like about forums many different ideas and some the same to help a fellow fisherman


thanks again and tight lines

oh if any of you guys know of anyone who is selling one then please point him into my direction, getting in touch through these means is probably best at the minute

 

[Juliogeordio]

Airbourne, I bought a CME off Davey M and have to say I love it. Had an Apollo but the CME is well worth its money. Dont know what the fella above is on about, bite detection is decent and its not a heavy rod at all. I normally only use an overhead thump but even then the rod is more than capable of 100m+.

You wont be disappointed. It hasn't got the backbone for proper rock / heavy fishing but have used it on the piers and beach etc and its spot on.