rod-the-cod
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There's a canny few like I new there was a few not that many tho lolll
ZZiplexs
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big phil 123
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my advice for a zipplex is cast one if you like it buy it as they can be completly different its a expensive mistake i tried a zeteque loved it the bought one from uk hooks and it was horrible
Good advice! but even ringing patterns can affect the same blank and the way it feels.
BNHG's kill most rods as do heavy tip rings and moving reel seats an inch or two even have an affect on the balance. I thought my TXLgt was horrible until i stripped the heavy shrink wrap off and put my own grips on.
big phil 123
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i even put the same rings on mate was horrible lol i have found with zipplexes unless ya get a super stiff one they have more feeling with a fish plus they dont just lock they will bend as there designed to however unles your swinging a zippy they all feel soft
A TXL is really soft lol!!
harry barker
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What rings you using Andy and do you just tape them on,I do now.
big phil 123
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it is if you over head thump it lol
Aye Harry, been using bagging tape and minimas for the last year or two and love them. Got the black minimas and silver ones and theres little to choose between them except the price! I just use 30-12s (7 rings +tip) on the carbon tips and 30-10s (8+tip) on the glass tips.
Never had one come loose yet and it's a damn sight cheaper than a highbuild finish. Most of my casting rods are used for fishing.
harry barker
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That's what I've taped onto my Zeteque tip and I like them as well,not sure how long they last but cheap so easy to replace if grooved.
Hi Harry,
Talk about opening a can of worms, still trying to digest what you and Chukka have been
saying. I will probably take you up on that offer as I dont know any shops in the T and W that stock them. Looks as though that Zeteque/carbon tip might be worth considering, assuming I can cast it - practice !!!!!
Are you guys taping the rings on to go tournament casting and/or go fishing as well, I can see Chukkas point of doing away with all the hi-build etc etc !!
Anyway I will be home in a few days, I can always give you a bell.
I was looking at the pics you posted about the damage at your marina, I never thought it was anyway near that bad - how there was no lives lost beggers belief.
Must be some canny old claims going in there, you would think a TOON army had gone through by all that damage.
Davey....
PS - Where do you and Chukka buy your Zziplexs ????????????????????
Talk about opening a can of worms, still trying to digest what you and Chukka have been
saying. I will probably take you up on that offer as I dont know any shops in the T and W that stock them. Looks as though that Zeteque/carbon tip might be worth considering, assuming I can cast it - practice !!!!!
Are you guys taping the rings on to go tournament casting and/or go fishing as well, I can see Chukkas point of doing away with all the hi-build etc etc !!
Anyway I will be home in a few days, I can always give you a bell.
I was looking at the pics you posted about the damage at your marina, I never thought it was anyway near that bad - how there was no lives lost beggers belief.
Must be some canny old claims going in there, you would think a TOON army had gone through by all that damage.
Davey....
PS - Where do you and Chukka buy your Zziplexs ????????????????????
rod-the-cod
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Reelsport in south shields does zippys but not sure on what models bud
I buy a lot second hand but have had a few blanks from Efishsell in Ireland. I know the guy who always looks after me. Also with the current exchange rate its cheaper than the UK! Fraser's in Gateshead normally has a few Zzippies in stock too so would be a good place to have a look at. Minima rings can be bought from Rod rings and things if local shops don't have them.
Davyred
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I used to have an XTR which was great for the rough stuff Davy, bought it for winching 3 doggies in at a time at Kirkcudbright 
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I've still got a Zziplex Pro-am match here, its about 20 years old now and I love it, would never get rid of it.
Always like zippys, just wish they made the Dream Machine - now that was great fishing rod.
.I've still got a Zziplex Pro-am match here, its about 20 years old now and I love it, would never get rid of it.
Always like zippys, just wish they made the Dream Machine - now that was great fishing rod.
john/r
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been using bagging tape ie for years now harryie neck tape on ebay.
easy to change colour scheme on rod when you get sick,had cod to 9lb wth tape on rings but prefer a whipped up rod for heavy ground pier work etc.
minima rings imo ok for distance work but wont last long for fishing ie will groove imo.
i have even used sellotape to tape on rings also no prob but prefer neck tape.
Not heard of any grooved minimas yet!! I know diamite tip rings groove but minimas are lined and appear harder wearing. Beauty of them is they cost peanuts and with tape can be replaced. Lined rings last a long time but are so easy to break in a fishing situation, we've all done it when the rod gets blown over. Minimas just bend and keep on going so to me are spot on for fishing and casting.
lambengland
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Ive never heard of any minimas grooving or breaking either... And its taped on all the way for me since i bought a conoflex blank and taped them to see what it was like... Still hasnt been built and doubt it ever will now
Minima 4 stainless are all you need, a full set of nine rings are £13.79 on rod, rings and things if your local dealer doesn't sell them. Get your bagging tape off eBay or the local butcher
The black tic rings are nice but other than the colour look identical. On a really light glass tipped rod single leg rings work well. These are cheaper again!!
