perfect rod

[bilbobagins]

Well after nearly 50 years fishing I'm still looking for the perfect rod, at present I am using a zziplex 3500 which is basically a match rod and a greys shadow which would pull the plug out, What I'm after is something in between which would do rough ground at a pinch but still has a bit of feel like a match rod, easy cast capable of 6oz plus bait and no longer than 13' 6'' also would prefer a zippy or century, tall order or is it out there, any suggestions welcome and if anyone has that perfect rod any chance I can have a chuck or two
Thanks Billy

[micksass]

zippy

how about a zippy LT bullet or a century j -curve I had both of these ,but I like my rod pretty much for the hard ground hope this helps you,i am sure you will get more response's though.............

[paul221280]

Been through a rake of rods and everyone's opinion will be different but for an all rounder i love my century c3 ld.Some say they can be a bit numb in the tip but i see little flatty bites aswell as big lunges off a cod.
Although i had a chuck of a zipplex primo hi-flex the other week and think one will be on the christmas list.

[Stewart 1971]

You will get as many different suggestions as you will get responses

However my two pennorth is the rod you are after is an early model Primo Synchro. The newer model is a fair bit softer than the original (I've got the newer one and I absolutely love it but it's a bit soft in the mid-section for proper rough ground work). Or the Synchro's big brother the Dymic HST; better on the 175 and a bit more poke while still keeping a lot of the finesse.

Another alternative would be an M4 GT; same butt and mid section as the M4 Evo so will handle the odd trip to the rough stuff but with a glass tip which gives it the finesse of a match rod. Handles 175 plus bait with ease and is a joy to cast.

You are welcome to have a play, especially now the lighter nights are here just give me a shout (and bring your reels). I'm in Sunderland just off the A19 / A690 (Primo Synchro and M4 Evo / GT)

[bilbobagins]

Thanks for replies guys and Stewart thats a kind offer which I would like to take you up on , i'm only 20 mins down the road i'll pm you my fone number and sort something out mate

[dabcatcher]

I have the rod your looking for and have been using it for many years.



Tip Tornado sport.



I started with the original formula tip tornado. I used this until it became the sport and a softer match and stiffer grand prix were added. my old formula softened with use but the mk1 sport is autoclaved so doesn't suffer from the softening as much.

I still use 2 tip sport for most of my fishing, from match fishing for dabs and whiting over clean ground to the occasional rough patch for cod and huss.

thin, light with fantastic bite detection and solid in the wind. the tip sport is happy casting small baits and 4oz or launching 6oz and big baits on a full pendulum cast.

ive had dozens of double figure huss on them a they have landed cod over 40lb in Norway.

[Stewart 1971]

I have the rod your looking for and have been using it for many years.



Tip Tornado sport.



I started with the original formula tip tornado. I used this until it became the sport and a softer match and stiffer grand prix were added. my old formula softened with use but the mk1 sport is autoclaved so doesn't suffer from the softening as much.

I still use 2 tip sport for most of my fishing, from match fishing for dabs and whiting over clean ground to the occasional rough patch for cod and huss.

thin, light with fantastic bite detection and solid in the wind. the tip sport is happy casting small baits and 4oz or launching 6oz and big baits on a full pendulum cast.

ive had dozens of double figure huss on them a they have landed cod over 40lb in Norway.

Nothing to disagree with there Bill, Mk1 TT Sport was (is) a fabulous rod

[bilbobagins]

that could be what i'm after dabcatcher although I've not tried 1 also thought about the super match but it sounds like my 3500 zippy

[cod father]

To much money you bill

[bilbobagins]

Hahaha wish I had jeff I'm waiting for some one to leave me one in there will

[SteveG]

Zziplex profile evo

Enough said 🤐

[bilbobagins]

Well guys latest update after your feedback I read a few reviews and put a bid in for tt sport on the bay and won it for £145 result! I hope its what I'm after or it'll be in the forsale section lol

[Juliogeordio]

Great rods Bill. You won't be disappointed.

[dabcatcher]

you will love it from the first cast. let us know how you get on with it.

[bilbobagins]

Will do guys can't wait for it to turn up, fish or not I'll be giving it a hoy this week