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Title: berkley blood python 10 ft
Post by: 1969 on May 17, 2013, 06:46:01 AM

Morning chaps looking for a longer spinning stick for snork on natal north coast . Have looked at several but like the feel of the berkley venim 10ft anyone out their on natal north or south coast using one that can give me some feed back . Many thanks

Title: Re: berkley blood python 10 ft
Post by: Tommo on May 17, 2013, 07:52:06 AM

Hi 1969, I am using the Berkley Venom 11ft rod and enjoying it, it is quite a bit heavier than the 10ft though. They are good sticks.

Title: Re: berkley blood python 10 ft
Post by: 1969 on May 17, 2013, 08:22:18 AM

Thanks Tommo i looked at the 11 ft because i wanted a 11 ft rod , but i found the 10ft just felt better in my hand . I am sure i will get plenty distance with 45 gram spoons and get more clearance over the bricks ( I HAVE A 9FT WHICH I LOVE BUT I HAVE LOST SEVERAL FISH BECAUSE I COULDNT GET MY ROD TIP UP HIGHER AND GOT CUT OFF )

Title: Re: berkley blood python 10 ft
Post by: MIKE PIKE on May 17, 2013, 08:49:38 AM

Quote from: Tommo on May 17, 2013, 07:52:06 AM

Hi 1969, I am using the Berkley Venom 11ft rod and enjoying it, it is quite a bit heavier than the 10ft though. They are good sticks.

Hi Tommo , looked at these Berkley Venom blood pythons the other day as well and was very impressed with them , especially the 10 ft as 1969 mentioned it just feels so well balanced in the hand, rated to throw 3/4 - 4oz is also an impressive feature , what is your views on the rod so far and would it manage a 4oz plug /spoon without overstressing the tip.. ? ........ only down side is the pricing .. :cnfzd  , Thanks Mike .

Title: Re: berkley blood python 10 ft
Post by: dugong on May 17, 2013, 11:47:43 AM

Quote from: MIKE PIKE on May 17, 2013, 08:49:38 AM

Quote from: Tommo on May 17, 2013, 07:52:06 AM

Hi 1969, I am using the Berkley Venom 11ft rod and enjoying it, it is quite a bit heavier than the 10ft though. They are good sticks.

Hi Tommo , looked at these Berkley Venom blood pythons the other day as well and was very impressed with them , especially the 10 ft as 1969 mentioned it just feels so well balanced in the hand, rated to throw 3/4 - 4oz is also an impressive feature , what is your views on the rod so far and would it manage a 4oz plug /spoon without overstressing the tip.. ? ........ only down side is the pricing .. :cnfzd  , Thanks Mike .

Mike, what sort of cost??

Title: Re: berkley blood python 10 ft
Post by: MIKE PIKE on May 17, 2013, 11:52:27 AM

About 3K more or less , they vary from shop to shop + the negotiating skills of the buyer.. :hnthnt: