Topic: Greys, Century, Conoflex, Zziplex - Have You Ever Snapped One. (Read 1266 times)

Baramundi Bob · « **on:** April 28, 2008, 09:21:37 PM »

This poll is an off shoot from the topic about Greys fishing rods found at this link

http://www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk/forum/north-east-coast-fishing/easiest-job-in-the-world!/0/

We want to know if you have ever snapped a rod from any of the main rod makers listed above ? If so please tell us by voting for that manufacturer in the above poll.

If you have snapped a rod from the same manufacturer on several occasions then please let us know here. If you have snapped rods from more than 1 manufacturer then you have enough votes to tell us which ones.

If you have never snapped a rod then please select that option. If you don't go rock/beach fishing then the poll isn't for you but you may find it useful if you ever decide to purchase such a rod.

Baramundi Bob · « **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:23:49 PM »

Does this cover it ?

Ramrod · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:29:45 PM »

I would say so Glenn as thats what the majority of anglers are using.

dbrown · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:31:34 PM »

What about foxs rods there seems to be a few of them about now.

chukka · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:35:02 PM »

4 options is not enough I have bust all 6!

I bust 7 greys jupters in as many months!

You need to add a column for numbers of rods from each manufacturer.

Also need an option for how they broke as its no good counting car doors or falls as a broken rod!

Baramundi Bob · « **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:36:59 PM »

The poll doesnt allow for selecting the same thing several times, but thanks for telling us about your exploits chukks. Please remind me to never lend you my rod

Baramundi Bob · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:38:23 PM »

Fox Dan ? dont they make Mints ?

dbrown · « **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:40:54 PM »

Yeah fox theres some orite rods too!

mouldybits · « **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:41:44 PM »

lol why didn't you ditch the rod after a couple of snaps chukka?lol hmmmmmmm fox fruity sweets yum yum

GJW · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2008, 09:46:40 PM »

Quote from: chukka on April 28, 2008, 09:35:02 PM

4 options is not enough I have bust all 6!

I bust 7 greys jupters in as many months!

You need to add a column for numbers of rods from each manufacturer.

Also need an option for how they broke as its no good counting car doors or falls as a broken rod!

That must be some sort of record chukka........

chukka · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2008, 10:00:07 PM »

I even snapped a jupiter in front of the greys rep!! They took me for lunch got some video of me and then made me up a special with extra wraps of carbon. That lasted about a month. I was starting to think they had cracked it and was even casting full squid and half mackerel baits for huss with it! Went on to the beach with a small clipped down sandeel and bang yet another 3 pce rod!

Didnt have a problem with a mk 1 appollo though, imo the best greys rod by far.

As for zzipies I have to agree that they are the most reliable of all the rods by far. They do break but usually from abuse. I know I bust one by falling on the butt, took 6 months to get a bloody replacement!

Century's are also much much more reliable than in the past, i think that autoclaving has a lot to do with it. I used to love the old long ezee's for feel but when they broke it was frightening! I had one explode when casting into about 10 pieces.

GJW · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2008, 10:03:35 PM »

The old century long ezee's.... yep they did have a bit of a reputation for exploading....

buzz lightyear · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2008, 10:13:26 PM »

snapped the butt on a century grandslam when it was the top of the range century made but i think century rods have come a long way since then
cheers ian

chukka · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2008, 10:19:12 PM »

Remember fishing at balcary with a long ezee went to chuck out and the butt split like a banana at the female spigot. Just looked like it had been chopped lengthways with an axe!

Luckily in those day's i always had a zzippy with me as a spare.

Baramundi Bob · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2008, 08:18:15 AM »

Looks like conoflex are non too clever as well

Jellyworm · « **Reply #15 on:** April 29, 2008, 12:48:14 PM »

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Looks like conoflex are non too clever as well

Hmmmmm

Maxie · « **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2008, 01:29:55 AM »

i :kiss:conoflex

Ramrod · « **Reply #17 on:** May 01, 2008, 09:47:43 PM »

fairly conclusive and I think it would have been even more so if there was a multiple vote for each make. Neil Mckellow's got his work cut out

Baramundi Bob · « **Reply #18 on:** May 01, 2008, 09:53:30 PM »

I think century got more votes than I would have initially thought.

Ramrod · « **Reply #19 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:08:56 PM »

It,s pretty much what I expected to be honest. Even taking into account the popularity of all the make,s of rod you can,t deny that the ZZipies are by far the most trustworthy. I just wish they,d stop making those awful Dymics

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