ChrisE Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'm minded to get myself a nice 12-20 class rod. The three I've been looking at, on the net, are the Diawa Team Z, the MTI 15-20 and the Islander 12-20. At present, I'm leaning towards the MTI as it is the longest rod and I like long rods, also the cheapest, which is good. Has anybody got any of the above and are there any others in this class I should be looking at? TIA Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Try and get your hands on a 12-20 braid ugly stik. They are a long, light, thin blank with a great deal of strength to give those cod and ling some teddy but still very sensitive in the tip. They were supposed to retail at Edited April 27, 2011 by Wedger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisE Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Thanks for the thought, as it happens I already have that Ugly Stick, great rod but I was looking for something light to hold most of the day. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Chris I have the MTI 20-40 in my opinion great rod not as powerful as labeled,modified mine with duplon on grip above reel seat as it was a bare blank and too small for my hands,I can bring to next meet for you to borrow as I wont be using it for some time. Out of my collection,ugly,alba,daiwa its my favourite allround rod Just let me know Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I recently bought a SONIX 12lb. Is very light and quite sensitive. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicky Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 get yourself a new abu suveran evo 12lb class. you'll like it that much you'll soon buy the 20lb as well. by the winter you'll be after the 30lb for those needles cod. it happened to me!!!!!!!!!! have a word with Mark at Alderney Angling and ask one of the guys visiting to bring it back for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisE Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Thanks all for your thoughts. Nigel, unfortunately back at work as from next week, based in Wales, club meets will be out for a bit. Interesting observation on the power of the rod tho' and best of luck with your engine. Dicky, as it happens I'm over to Alderney in June with Chris Caines, so will look in shop, although I suspect that money will have burnt hole in pocket before then. Keep the thoughts coming. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreyman Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 i find it interesting that no one has gone for the kenzaki rods, i, never haing seen one, have always wondered if they were simply the latest "in" bit of kit greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 i have recently [past two years] really taken to the Diawa Kensaki braid rods I now have them all and always use the 12-20 when drift fishing for pollack/cod nice light rod to hold all day, very good action even though its in two equal parts and although the retail price is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Ive always been a fan of the Abu Conolon / Suveran - in fact I've got 11 of them and counting! Until recently... Ive just bought a pair of Kenzaki's - would recommend then highly - if you want a lightweight rod to hold all day then these are the kiddies. Worth a look. BTW - Alderney Angling is the place to get them - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ospreyman Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 i have to admit that the thought of a 12-20 kenzaki from alderney makes a nice reward to myself for getting there, not an economic way of saving the postage tho but it would be a lot more rewarding, fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) by the winter you'll be after the 30lb for those needles cod. Blimey ........ I used 12 & 12-20 ugly for the 20 lbers last winter and easily coped. When we were fishing for the 6-12 lbders 2 years ago the 6lb ugly was in play. Edited April 29, 2011 by Wedger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Chris, I got myself a 50lb rated Kensaki and just love it. Intend to get the 12/20 one when in Alderney ( funds permitting ). Best price on mainland I could find is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisE Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Thanks all, I'll add the Kenzaki on to my list. I had on one of the earlier versions and found it v light but managed to smash the tip after a couple of seasons, perhaps I'll fare better with the new version. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I bought the Kanzaki 6-12 lb braid special late last year.....yet to christen it as the boat is still on my drive. Was tempted by the Ugly 12lb too ....... and the 12-20.... but have a few in that range already. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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