carbon metal crest

[Karl M]

what are peoples opinions of them? what type of ground and how do they cast?

[Greys-Platinum-Gsi]

there a cracking rod mate, rough ground mainly but would suit mixed also, quite stiff action, but do cast very nice, all in all a very nice rod.

[Karl M]

thanks, ive read reviews on the carbon metal express and they have been put down for there skull dragging inabilities, is this the same with the CMC or are they generaly a better rod?

[Greys-Platinum-Gsi]

carbon metal crest is a top rod mate u wont go far wrong choosing 1 , carnt comment on the other u mentioned as never owned 1 but have used owned and tried the crest and its a top rod.

[Mingmong]

Lovely rod to fish with mate, very nice action. I got it for rough ground and it does the job well but be aware it is not as stiff as everyone says it is, the tip felt a wee bit floppy compared to a TT Sport which surprised me. The deal is the whole rod locks up when hauling. Perfect mixed grounder. If its really rough stuff your after I'd have a look at other options.

[Karl M]

thanks, i think it will be a perfect allrounder then from the comments, think il stick with it as ive been desiring this rod for a while.

[Greys-Platinum-Gsi]

the crest will handle any rock ground and mixed ground u can throw at it and with prices for a used 1 been reasnoable its a top buy, crests are not floppy there powerfull rods, and probably one of centurys best ever rods for the money.

[Karl M]

was looking through an old issue of sea angler and it was when they tested the century eliminator E1000. it looks serious!

[gary2010]

the crest is a stiff rod tip isnt much difrent to the kompressor ss or ttr, the butt is softer then the ss and ttr tho so its easier to use, makes a nice c curve when casting. for rock fishing id prefer a j curve rod but the crest will definatly handle it.

[thewestwind]

thanks, ive read reviews on the carbon metal express and they have been put down for there skull dragging inabilities, is this the same with the CMC or are they generaly a better rod?

Not sure which reviews you've been reading or who the reviewer was but he's talking out of his pollacks. The Carbon Metal Express was and still is a cracking rod as was the Carbon Metal before it.
The Crest follows in this family tradition but it's a more powerful rod.

[Stewart 1971]

Crest is a canny rod for rough ground or intermediate tournament casting. Stiff but fairly forgiving it is way way overgunned for clean beach or mixed ground work. Spot on for hauling through the kelp or over the rocks though.

As for the CME I'd describe it as an "inbetween" rod. Too pokey for clean ground but a bit undergunned for rough work and a very heavy blank to boot. It is though a great rod to learn to cast on, I did my first 200 metre cast with mine before trading up to the Crest.