Sonik Rods

[sfj21]

Has anyone bought or tried one of the new Sonik rods? I've read good reviews of them in Sea Angler but I believe one of the chief writers is a part owner of the Sonik company so he may be biased. Any independent reviews would be geatly appreciated before I shell out my hard earned.

Thanks.

 

[willywetegg]

Hi mate, I had an opportunity to try several of the rods a few weeks ago. I have to be honest and say, of the four that I tried I would have no problem buying one. I tried the SK3SR010 13' the SK3SR020 13' the SK3SR030 13' and the SK3SR010 14'. The SK3SR050 12'6 Bass rod felt nice but for some reason I never got around to trying it. Seems like a canny bit of kit for the money.

Jim.

 

[sfj21]

No writers at Sea Angler magazine own or indeed part own Sonik.

This is taken from Soniks website:

Tony Anderson - SONIK Operations Director

Tony was formerly a key Product Manager for Hardy & Greys Limited and is also one of the UK's most well known and respected competition sea anglers. He played a major role in establishing Greys as a leading brand in the sea fishing market and has been a regular contributor for Sea Angler magazine. With over 20 years experience in the design and development of all types of fishing tackle products for global markets, he also has a sound engineering back ground and many years experience in the distribution and retail fishing tackle trade.

 

[codonly]

No writers at Sea Angler magazine own or indeed part own Sonik.

paul,i thought you'd packed this site in?

 

[flatheed]

This is taken from Soniks website:

Tony Anderson - SONIK Operations Director

Tony was formerly a key Product Manager for Hardy & Greys Limited and is also one of the UK's most well known and respected competition sea anglers. He played a major role in establishing Greys as a leading brand in the sea fishing market and has been a regular contributor for Sea Angler magazine. With over 20 years experience in the design and development of all types of fishing tackle products for global markets, he also has a sound engineering back ground and many years experience in the distribution and retail fishing tackle trade.

Read it again bud! Tony was indeed a contributor to Sea Angler but he doesnt own or part own any of it.

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

Read it again bud! Tony was indeed a contributor to Sea Angler but he doesnt own or part own any of it.

no...but he does own/or has vested interest in Sonik which was the orignal claim

 

[marksworld]

who give a hoot anyway, all that lad was doing was asking about the rods and jim gave a good answer

 

[sfj21]

no...but he does own/or has vested interest in Sonik which was the orignal claim

Glad you read it correctly.............

 

[sfj21]

Steve I have - but still look in to watch all the scrapping going on....things never change on this site...

oh, and also to watch out for incorrect posts like this one - remember, no punching below the belt......

I suggest you read my original post again.

BTW who do you work for, Sea Angler or Sonik??

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

Going from what Paul has said I think there is a distinction between a "contributor" and someone on the actual payroll IE a staff writer for example...in this instance Mr Anderson will more than likely be pals with those in the business and those in Journalistic circles...but Tony Anderson is not on the payroll - thus able to influence the make-up of articles about his product...

...that said people tend to read between the lines...I would agree that I'd like to see a few more "real" people opinions and even get my hands on one myself before parting with the readies

 

[KeithB]

I'm sure most tackle shops would let you try before you buy Tony.

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

I'm sure most tackle shops would let you try before you buy Tony.

Quite fancy a look at the light estuary rods...am sure Frasers must have a couple in...I'll ask on saturday when I get some bait

 

[KeithB]

Pretty sure John said they won't be stocking them, I might be wrong.

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

Pretty sure John said they won't be stocking them, I might be wrong.

I'll mebbes have to try and get to the factory itself...wouldn't mind a proper snoop anyway

 

[Brashy]

have company sonik got a website?

 

[Charlie_Thompson]

but still look in to watch all the scrapping going on....things never change on this site...

Apologies for the hijack but ............

What scrapping - I wish there was more! Compared to many other well visited and highly respected fishing forums this place is a positive love in! Once in a blue moon here.

 

[marksworld]

Apologies for the hijack but ............

What scrapping - I wish there was more! Compared to many other well visited and highly respected fishing forums this place is a positive love in! Once in a blue moon here.

try some of the biker sites, if it were on here there would be no members left lo

 

[zippie]

sonik are paying for all of the publicity in sea-angler,they are brand building at the moment which is normal business practice is it not.

 

[sless]

i was in id yesterday
they look like a good rod for the money

 

[Fishygone]

I have posted a Report on my opinion on the Sonik 14ft rough ground rod on the UK Angling Forum under Tackle Reviews.

john.