The Century Fireblade GT's

[tdxs133pm]

But, i could just get one to see what it's like...

Then if you like it you always have the option to get another. But then again could a deal be done on a pair in the first instance.Decisions decisions.

 

[Beach]

Not sure it makes much difference either , how do you make an unbalanced set up ?

Wrong size weights and reel would work James

 

[James81]

Does having the reel down make a difference , i've always used my reels up the handle ?
Some of my rods do feel a bit 'top heavy'.

 

[tdxs133pm]

Does having the reel down make a difference

Have a read of this.

Going Up or Down?

Learn why the position of your reel can make the rod feel softer or stiffer

www.seaangler.co.uk

 

[wingnut55]

Then if you like it you always have the option to get another. But then again could a deal be done on a pair in the first instance.Decisions decisions.

Unfortunately JJ at the "Last Cast Saloon" doesn't stock Century rods, so getting a deal on a pair wont happen...

Ian.

 

[wingnut55]

Does having the reel down make a difference , i've always used my reels up the handle ?
Some of my rods do feel a bit 'top heavy'.

Your rods feeling top heavy has nothing to do with where the Reel is seated, more to do with the rod itself..

Ian.

 

[Topwater]

Not so Wingnut. Reel down can absolutely revolutionise a tip heavy rod

 

[wingnut55]

Not so Wingnut. Reel down can absolutely revolutionise a tip heavy rod

Would depend on the weight of the reel...Surely

Ian.

 

[Topwater]

Have you done any reel down casting? Try it

 

[wingnut55]

Have you done any reel down casting? Try it

Yes, for the past 50+ years son...

Ian.

 

[Topwater]

Then unless you've had your hands chopped off or a major brain injury you'll understand the differences surely Dad????

 

[Si-fly]

Reel down, lighter for casting /softer feeling rod.....but if you put butt on hip to wind in, it will feel heavier than reel up and rod between the legs ....less dangling length out in front

 

[James81]

I did try it once reel down but couldn't get on with it I shall persevere with it a bit more .

Would off the ground cast(brighton cast)be better with a glass tip or carbon tip ?

 

[wingnut55]

I think we have gone off track a bit here, i thought this thread was about the Century Fireblade GT's...

Ian.

 

[FishAmaniac]

I did try it once reel down but couldn't get on with it I shall persevere with it a bit more .

Would off the ground cast(brighton cast)be better with a glass tip or carbon tip ?

It shouldn't matter. It's more of a case of getting used to the rod you're using and getting the power and timing right. That will change slightly with each different rod. I find glass tip rods are easier to get used to.

 

[tdxs133pm]

I think we have gone off track a bit here, i thought this thread was about the Century Fireblade GT's...

I think they are just trying to distract you Ian to save you from parting with your money.

 

[wingnut55]

I think they are just trying to distract you Ian to save you from parting with your money.

I think you are right mate, but i am not biting, honest i'm not...

Ian.

 

[wingnut55]

I did try it once reel down but couldn't get on with it I shall persevere with it a bit more .

Would off the ground cast(brighton cast)be better with a glass tip or carbon tip ?

Slightly longer rods tend to suit OTG casting, weather Carbon or Glass, shouldn't make much difference to be honest..

Fishing Reel down does feel alien at first, but soon becomes second nature, keep at it..

Ian.

 

[Topwater]

Thanks Dad

 

[Thrasher]

Interesting. Personally I'm not at all convinced by the "how much does it weigh" train of thought with beach rods. It's a lot more about balance for me. Add to that the fact that most beachcasters are sitting in a tripod the majority of time....so why does weight matter much unless you're fishing an unbalanced set up (or you're a weakling that needs to grow a set of muscles)?

Just thinking about carrying to and from marks. I tend to fish more with my unabombers rather than my Imax Fr Match Plus because I find them easier on the carry.