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Post by JAD on Feb 18, 2006 14:57:27 GMT
I've bought a Grays GRX 14ft #9/10 rod. This is my first Salmon fly rod.
What concerns me is the conflicting reports about Grays GRX rods some praise them and others report that they break quite often so does anyone out there have a Grays GRX Salmon rod that they are pleased with or should I get rid and buy something else before the season starts.
JAD
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Post by sealicer on Feb 18, 2006 16:13:14 GMT
Cannot comment on the GRX salmon rods, but i have fished hard for 3 seasons with a 15ft greyflex mark 1 rod and have no complaints at all. It has performed well in all sorts of conditions.
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Post by JAD on Feb 18, 2006 16:52:35 GMT
Thank you Sealicer. I've also got a Grayflex Salmon spinning rod and its fine. I think its going to be a case of going and giving the GRX a try and see how it performs and keep my fingers crossed  JAD |
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Post by juniorspey on Feb 20, 2006 21:07:42 GMT
I think that your'e rod will be sound. They are sturdy rods and even I can't break one!, the only time I've seen a grey's break was at the CLA this year when a friend and I were hitting the big 50 with a 13' greyflex m2!!!!
good fishin'
Blair
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Post by JAD on Feb 21, 2006 20:20:40 GMT
Thanks Blair. I'm having some casting lessons with Gwilym Hughes (Welsh Dee) next month. So I'll find out one way or the other if the rods up to the job Tight Lines John |
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Post by waskerley on Feb 25, 2006 13:50:20 GMT
I've got the greys grx 15ft 6 piece and the only moment of breakage i've had was my fault ie standing on the tip ! - always a sensible thing to do! I sent the offending section off to greys and received the replacement section back 3 days later - great customer service. I've had the rod for two seasons now and very happy with it.
Davey
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Post by JAD on Feb 25, 2006 19:25:07 GMT
Thanks Davey thats good news mate. I'm looking forward to using the GRX just hope I can catch a Salmon with it ;D
JAD
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Post by beanieboy on Feb 26, 2006 20:49:22 GMT
I have the 15' 10/11 Greyflex [Mk 1] and it is superb - it is my favourite 15 footer despite owning a number of more expensive rods. The GRX is not [IMO] as good and given that both art now heavily discounted I would advise you to get the Greyflex. I am told by those whose opinion I trust that the newer Greyflx Mk2 is even better than the original. If this is the case it will be outstanding.
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Post by nessstyle on Apr 29, 2006 7:54:22 GMT
I bought the 14' #9/10 grx from harris sportsmail for half price last week,top section snapped first cast!they replaced rod and the new one seems fine
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Post by JAD on Apr 29, 2006 17:02:59 GMT
I've used mine since my last post and it was OK. In fact I'm pleased with it. So fingers crossed it will stay like that |
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Post by kercock on May 1, 2006 21:22:05 GMT
JAD my wife and I sat at lunch yesterday(Sunday ) at the Fair at Kelso with Gwylim, a nicer man you would struggle to meet. He certainly will help you all he can.
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Post by JAD on May 2, 2006 20:59:33 GMT
Hi Kercock. Yes I agree Gwilym is a nice man. But I wont tell him that because I pull his leg. I've booked some Salmon casting lessons with him so that should be interesting Tight lines JAD |
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Post by imb on May 22, 2006 19:24:12 GMT
Hi Jad,which line do you find works best with your rod,i've just got 1 myself but don't have much of a clue about it all,currently got lee wullf triangular taper but am looking to buy a new floater,any info would be great,thanks
Ian B
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Post by JAD on May 23, 2006 16:26:02 GMT
Hi Ian B. I use a Snowbee 2D floater on my Greys GRX 14ft 9/10 and just over a week ago I had a casting lesson with Gwilym Hughes and the rod and line worked like a dream ;D
JAD
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