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Post by munro on Feb 12, 2006 20:46:50 GMT
johnmac - I'm with graham on this one although robmason makes a valid point. If you get a 13' this time you have positioned yourself nicely between a 10' single hander and a 15' (for forays to larger rivers) if you go for these in the future.
you can fill in the gaps in the future (don't worry you'll always find an excuse to buy another rod!)
By the way always make sure the mail order shop has the goods in stock before you order - often they don't and you can have a long wait till they get them in. A phone call is the best way to order then you can confirm they have the item.
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Post by johnmac on Feb 12, 2006 21:42:36 GMT
I think i will go for the 13ft rod! and thanks for all the info guys... i'd probably ended up with a duffer without your help...... I already have a 10ft and 10ft 6 fly rods which i can use for the summer when the rivers low.... and i think 12ft wouldnt be much bigger... so 13ft it is...i think! will let you all know how i get on!
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Post by kercock on Feb 21, 2006 21:49:31 GMT
johnmac, send me an e-mail and I will drop you off a 14ft B/W Speycaster no problem I live in your area,no rush for the return. We can't have you without a rod for goodness sake !!!
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Post by kercock on Feb 21, 2006 21:50:40 GMT
johnmac, send me an e-mail and I will drop you off a 14ft B/W Speycaster no problem I live in your area,no rush for the return. We can't have you without a rod for goodness sake !!!
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Post by johnmac on Feb 21, 2006 22:25:23 GMT
Kercock! thanks for the offer! thats very good of you!
I have fortunately got my refund for my last damaged rod (came today!!) and will shortly be getting a 13ft Oracle from turriff tackle! and then i'll be off!!!! yipeeeeeee
Anyway thanks for the very kind offer.....give me a shout if your ever out on the Ericht!! John.
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Post by storlaks on Feb 22, 2006 10:49:13 GMT
Can someone tell me what action the Oracle 13ft has...fast, medium fast...? Is it stiff or flexible? Thinking of getting a back-up small rod and this might do the job?
Does it compare to any other rod?
Does the 15ft have a similar action?
cheers
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Post by fenton on Feb 22, 2006 16:12:13 GMT
Hmm.
unfortunately this reminds me of the woeful tale of a friends rod. Similar ebay situation (but no tyre mark), seemed an open and shut case, but after numerous letters etc, Royal Mail refused to pay up...
hope it works out
Fenton
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Post by johnmac on Feb 22, 2006 16:33:25 GMT
thanks Fenton! got my refund from the e-bay seller yesterday... and he's claiming the cash back from Royal Mail.....
Storlaks..... from what others have told me the Oracle is a very good rod especially the 15ft'er...... just check out some of the old posts....
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