Shimano hyperloop sea bass rod

Advantages: High quality for a budget price.
Disadvantages: none.

...The Shimano hyperloops are an excellent range of specimen rods especially for those anglers who are trying to keep to a budget. In my opinion the quality of these rods is second to none for any rod priced bellow £50. The rods are 12foot long and have 7 rings to guide the line. They are also available in four test curves 2.25, 2.50, 2.75 and 3.0lb which make these rods extremely versatile. The rods are very sensitive to the movement of the fish allowing you to feel through the rod the change an shift the fish. This makes playing the fish a pure joy. Personally I own three of these rods. Two 2.75lb test curves for my main set of rods used for ledgering, and one for 2.5lb which is used for surface fishing. Combining these rods with a good quality reel and this is more than adequate set up for any level of fishing.... Read review

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Advantages: Takes alot of stick!
Disadvantages: Not much

...A great all round speciment/coarse rod. Unlike bulky, clumsy carp rods, the Hyperloop Barbel is smooth and gentle. I have used it in many situations including light bream fishing, carp and medium/heavy river fishing aswell as light/medium float fishing. This rod has also been used for spinning, including light sea/estuery legering/floating giving great results and coping well. It is a great all round rod that I would not be without. I am not into the small stuff (roach etc) so this rod is perfectly suited to me. It incorporates a great reel seat, providing a strong base a comfortable position. Nice big eyes on the rings give a good line feed. This rod also has a very nice through action. It is suitable for nearly all sorts of fishing and I sincerely recommend it to anyone not wishing to fork out loads on some fancy, higher priced... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely action, Great value for money
Disadvantages: Only provided with two tips

...This was one of my first fishing rods. I use it all the time for feeder and leger fishing. It has a beautiful, smooth tip action with a very comfortable handle. The reel sits very nicely in the grip, giving you a sturdy sitting and good position. The rod itself is fairly light and very easy to use. It is very forgiven and can be used in many different situations. The two responsive tips are very nice (1oz+2oz), with orange tips making them very clear and easy to see. They are very sensitive making bit identification very easy. The only thing I would say against it would be that the rings used tend to clog up easily, making this rod il-suited to light fishing, whether it be freelining or float fishing.... Read review

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