Daiwa mission X rod reel combo deal

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- 29/07/2008 at 1:01 pm #31975
  TF_stevie b
  Is this rod and reel combo any good.
  
  http://www.tackle2u.com/prods/531.html
  
  Was looking to get into a bit of specimen carp fishing as theres loads of waters around me that have big fish in and wanted a decent but cheapish kit to get me started.
  
  Was also looking at a Fox Warrior ES and Stratos 10000 combo for Â£100
  
  Which would be the better of the two or could anybody suggest any other rods and reels upto the value of Â£100ish
- 29/07/2008 at 8:20 pm #75824
  TF_PocketRocket
  Stevie I would be more inclined to go for the Shimano combo of Rod and Baitrunner if I had the same budget!
- 29/07/2008 at 10:35 pm #75831
  TF_D.W.
  ESP Paragon & Shimano BTR 8000 RE Ltd Edition would be the setup for around Â£100 per rod I would be more inclined to go for. The Paragon knocks spots off everything in the price range and performs like a significantly more expensive rod.
- 30/07/2008 at 2:20 pm #75848
  TF_stevie b
  @D.W. wrote:
  
  ESP Paragon & Shimano BTR 8000 RE Ltd Edition would be the setup for around Â£100 per rod I would be more inclined to go for. The Paragon knocks spots off everything in the price range and performs like a significantly more expensive rod.
  
  Cheers Darren. I will try to take a look at these.
  
  Will also take a butches at the shimanos in my price bracket as pocket rocket has suggested.
- 30/07/2008 at 6:25 pm #75858
  TF_D.W.
  Steve, the reel in the Shimano pack is the same reel I mentioned. The rod in the Shimano pack is not that bad, but the Paragon feels & performs like a rod costing twice as much. The Shimano package though is very good with line & ready sleeve included in the box as well. Only problem is that you are limited to one test curve in the Shimano pack (2.75lb) where as with the Paragon (which also has a full duplon handle that I personally prefer now) is available in both 2.75 & 3.25lb test curves (if you are intending to use large method feeders or want an all-round rod suitable for long range (120m approx) work the 3.25lb would be the one to go for). 3.25lb sounds excessive, but the action on the rod allows heavier casting weights to be used but still bends through the rod properly under pressure. I would have no qualms going down to a size 10 or 12 hook with the 3.25lb Paragon.
- 24/08/2008 at 7:14 pm #76446
  mad fisherman
  i hsve the same rod and reel in the fox set up and it is a lovely set up
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