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Post by fishtail on Mar 21, 2006 12:12:05 GMT
Anybody out there have any views on the Hardy Sirrus 15`rod ?
Is it suitable for an intermediate fisher looking for a good quality general purpose spring/autumn spey caster? How does it compare with a Norway or Powerlite? What are the best lines to try?
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Post by leo on Mar 21, 2006 13:27:55 GMT
I'm not a very experienced salmon fisherman, and am no expert on rods so I may not be the best person to advise you. I ended up getting a 15' Sirrus for a very good price before the price jump by Hardy about a year ago. I am very happy with it and have used it for both Spring and Autumn fishing. It casts well and is easy to use (although my own spey casting needs much improvement -not the rod's fault!). It controls fish well, although I have never had any very large ones on it.
I use it with an Airflo Mid-spey 10/11 multi-tips, which seems to be perfect with it. I also use it with a 9/10/11 Rio Windcutter for smaller rivers which casts well, (although I'd be better off with a smaller rod).
However, at almost 600 quid, I wouldn't buy it now as it seems extortionately expensive, especially considering the RRP a year or so ago was £399 and you could sometimes get it for a bit less.
It is however a very good rod, and everyone who knows about rods who has tried mine tell me how well it casts.
Hope this is of help
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Post by fishtail on Mar 22, 2006 13:03:59 GMT
Hi Leo,
Thanks for your reply.
I did not realise there had been such a large price increase so recently. I wonder why?
I am pleased to hear you like the Sirrus but as you say at that price!.
I will have a look at the other options.
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