sonik sk3 views

[Lynnzer]

I have an SKS which has done me well so far for less intensive fising marks.
The bitte detection is really good on that and manage to catch on that rod when my Kompressor SS didn't register despite their being nothin left on the hook when reeling in.

I have only just got a SK3, fixed spool version, which I haven't had time to use yet.

I did take it onto the cricket pitch last night though and I hit some reasonable distances with it even though I couldn't put a lot of effort in. You know, the old finger problem. Hurts like helll which is why I'm looking at the Cannon release on another topic.

My only area of dislike is the quality of the rings. I know any rod will suffer if you abuse it but the rings Sonik use on both the SKS and SK3 seem really fragile.

I just had 2 replaced, but saying that I have my Kompressor SS in for one as well after the rod hit concrete when the rest was dragged over.

For what it's worth I think they're good value for money but if you do have problems with the guides later then you always have them replaced with something else.

[EddieS]

dont be fooled into paying £300 plus for a century etc on some tackle tarts recommendation...

Never a more true statement made mate.

Have 2 14ft SK4's - A Sonik 15ft 3 piece - a Sonik SKS boat rod and canna fault them - had to replace the tip ring on one of the SK4's twice which got damaged due to my own fault. The boat rod has performed absolutely fantastic and managed my 45lber with ease. Can't complain.

[Juliogeordio]

I think if you can keep them in one piece they are good for the money!

[spongebob]

Got my sk3 xtr 14ft ROUGH GROUND rod and all I can say is 10/10 so far with no problems at all. You have to remember that all these people who have the experience from 20 yrs ago have only ever been able to use zippy, century and conoflex as that's all there was. ...???. How do you know that if sonik were around in the 80's that the lads wouldn't of been using these? ? I think imo alot of lads choose a company and stick with it regardless just imo tho

[Tonygdodds]

I have a sk3 rough ground
Bought in jan 2014 can't fault it
Looks good, casts ok, handles decent Fisk ok, what else do you want?

Unfortunately it'll be for sale soon
As my collection is outgrowing my garage space

[Juliogeordio]

I have a sk3 rough ground
Bought in jan 2014 can't fault it
Looks good, casts ok, handles decent Fisk ok, what else do you want?

Unfortunately it'll be for sale soon
As my collection is outgrowing my garage space

Lol. Build an extension!

[Pighunter]

sell your soniks no need for extention, I have personally snapped 2 soniks and no its not my casting style as I have not snapped any other rod and I have had ALOT they are a expensive cheap rod in my eyes. I snapped the sk4 in 3 places and the sk3 in about 8 places. they are a dangerous rod and in my eyes should not be allowed to keep selling faulty poor items there rods are dangerous when you are powering into a rod and they don't just snap they shatter its very dangerous.

[Lynnzer]

How in hell can you snap a rod of carbon fibre in more than a single place at one time? Once the first break happens that eliminates the stress on the rest of the rod so a further break is hard to imagine.

If there's a weak spot surely it'll be the place to break rather than several breaks. It may splinter along the length of the rod perhaps but I just can't see more than a single snap at one time. Does carbon fibre splinter anyway? It's a sort of wrap that makes up the rod, not elongated strips.

Anyone got a picture of these things?

I now have the SKS which I think is great for lighter marks, a SK3 for clean beaches and a NCT 5oz which handles just beautifully.

All three of them aren't put to the limit as casting heavy weights go mainly because my old body can't manage to bend any rod the same way as a gorrilla can. That said I am throwing out a 6 oz and bait on the NCT 5oz to a good distance with a good hefty cast. I'm really not worried that I'll snap one as replacements are part of the deal.

[lead chucker]

Had sk3 snapped at but between hands had sk4 snapped at tip, pure ****e and there wouldn't honour warrantee on sk4 wasn't bothered after second rod, they just ignored emails, so thought bugger you for selling me a poor quality item. With that said ill always give my honest opinion on for said products when asked, I did however catch my biggest cod of 8lb on a sonik, but now only use the broken butt section to re-line reels, so yeah there good for that.

[topsurfmechanic]

trash

[brownmike]

Just can not understand anybody buying a rod with a bad reputation. Saying there cheap and they have a life time guarantee doesn't wash. Its like putting your hand in a lucky bag and hoping you'll do well. If you do get a bad one what about the inconvenience of lost fishing time, taking the rod back. If you get a new one, you'll have lost confidence in the rod. The most important thing in my book if they weren't selling the rods, they might do something to improve them.

[broon shoe]

I've had 2 original sk3s apart from crap rings the blanks were sound great in rough ground and caught some decent fish with them

[brownmike]

Think its been said , the early ones where ok. Then some brain box says lets make it cheaper and we'll make more money. Happens in a lot of manufacturing.

[broon shoe]

Think its been said , the early ones where ok. Then some brain box says lets make it cheaper and we'll make more money. Happens in a lot of manufacturing.

Aye totally agree with you m8 greys are a fine example there rods are not to hot well not as good as they were a few year back but that's the way it is now which is a shame