toerag Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 Right, I've decided to get a decent uptider to use for pirking. I've had the Suveran and Team Daiwa recommended to me, does anyone else have any ideas or experience? By the way - reasons for using an uptider - my 15lb class uglystik struggles with a 1lb pirk, yet everything I hook is landed as it's nice & soft actioned. My 30lb class uglystik handles 1.5lb pirks well, but is so stiff it rips the hooks out too often for my liking, so.....I reckon an uptider will give me enough flexibility to stop ripping hooks, and the extra length will work the pirks better. I think a 4-10oz rated rod will be best? Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 Team Diawa have my vote, I luv em uptiders and downtiders. Martin Quote
Adam F Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 Greys Longboat Pirker http://www.greysfishing.com/index.php?if=view&pid=122 The dogs - not an uptider to be used for pirking, a rod made for pirking. A little cheaper would be a Penn Giller Thriller, but the butt needs modifying. Quote
bootlegger Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 Team Daiwa TDX series. Got two of them and a Blue Fox, the TDX is excellent value and doubles really well as a pier rod. Quote
Afishionado Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 I've often wondered?? Does a more expensive (better?) rod catch more expensive and better fish? Mad Mike I remember the story of Yahudy Menhuine (however it's spelt) a world famous violinist. He played an immaculate overture for Violin on his world famous Stradavarious Violin which was worth over $2000000, in front of a huge audiance at the Carnegie in New York. After the 5 minutes of raptuous applause died down, he paused and then smashed the violin to pieces on the floor. In the following silence he said.......... "I bought the violin this afternoon at Boosy and Hawks on 5th for $100. Ladies and gentlemen it is the player that makes the music not the violin" Justa thought Quote
duncan Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) my votes with Adam and surely you are having a laugh with 4-10oz...................I have a 1481 ugly and 2-6 and 6-8 uptiders but a 4-10 ?????????? jumped in there mike - got to respond! more expensive may, or may not, be better but without doubt you can have more enjoyment from appropriate tackle and rods are the critical element in this 'fun factor'.. great reels make it last longer of course................... Edited January 3, 2007 by duncan Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 Mike I think you miss the point, its not the expese that counts but the pleasure you derive from your equipment/sport. Personally I would rather fish with a quality rod action than a stick of rhubarb it matters not what costs, I would certainly rather use a rod of any description than a violin Martin Quote
Newboy Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 Great tackle in the hands of a novice is no better than a sh*te tackle in the hand of a professional, but same great tackle in the hands of a good angler, the differences are apparent. I use a Saveran Pro something can't rememer the name, I'll have a look later. It's a 3 piece comination rod, use as a 7' downtide or 9.5' uptide, great little rod. Quote
Afishionado Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 Martin claims...I would rather fish with a quality rod action than a stick of rhubarb Do you have to put custard or horse shit on either to improve the event? Mad Mike Quote
duncan Posted January 3, 2007 Report Posted January 3, 2007 Do you have to put custard or horse shit on either to improve the event? clearly the answer is no - you don't have to use either you may choose to however now just go back to your boat/engine dilemma Mike ffs Quote
Afishionado Posted January 4, 2007 Report Posted January 4, 2007 Do you have to put custard or horse shit on either to improve the event? clearly the answer is no - you don't have to use either you may choose to however now just go back to your boat/engine dilemma Mike ffs Duncan!!!! ROTFPMP You've been reading the quotes of Oscar Wild again haven't you Quote
toerag Posted January 4, 2007 Author Report Posted January 4, 2007 Adam - I want ot support my local shop so the greys is out. I've also heard that it's a bit stiff. Duncan - everything I read about the TDXU rates it as 2-8 or 4-10 depending on model. Newboy - apparently the Daiwa is a better rod, but I know anglers that really rate the suveran. Cheers for the feedback guys, I've actually now been offered a daiwa powermesh uptider for a few beers, so will try that to see how it performs. Quote
Newboy Posted January 4, 2007 Report Posted January 4, 2007 If you can get it for a few beers, then it must be a bargain. Quote
boybilly Posted January 4, 2007 Report Posted January 4, 2007 Penn Tide Cutter. Had it for three years and fished up to a pound. One of the best actions I have ever seen and immense power in the bottom two thirds. Nice sensitive tip so ideal for braid. BB Quote
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