- Century Eliminator T1000
For my fishing in deep sea lochs on the West coast of Scotland and the rough ground on the East this has got to be the best fishing rod I have laid my hands on. Can see bites register on the tip from the smallest of fish yet have the power to help land double figure fish with ease. Very user friendly rod for casting, nice and light (the same weight as the much shorter Century Tip Tornado Sport) and not the poker rod some believe it to be, I mostly use big fixed spool reels with mine although it's just as nice with a standard size Penn 525, Daiwa Saltist 20 & 30. Has helped improve my overall casting distance and keeps getting better every time I use it, 10/10 for me. - Mustad Bronzed O'Shaughnessy
A nice strong hook for Conger & Common Skate - Ron Thompson Axellerator
Great rods for the price will pull anything in over rough ground great but detection lovely action when casting brilliant rods - Breakaway OTG Impact Shields
I was a bit sceptical at first if these would release after using other variations of this type of bait clip. But after using these now for a few trips I have yet to have one not release. Such a simple idea and works a treat. Well done Breakaway! - Century Excalibur J Curve
A beautifully light rod with deceotive power and great bite detection. Do not buy second hand as if your unlucky to buy one of the first released J curves you might find yourself with a 2 piece tip section. The new ones have addressed this issue and it is a lovely rod but now in competition with the T800. - Ultima Red Ice
Oh dear... Other than the fact that it shows up extremely well in the dark, I can't stand this one. Line is a very personal choice, but I found this to be springy, brittle and weak. After you have snagged and pulled for a break it becomes nigh-on useless. - Ultima Powerflex Shockleader
Super strong knots highly recomnded - Gerry's Fishing
I got my first T1000 from here, as my local shop wasn't selling them at the time and I hadn't done my research on the best people to buy Century through. I was quite happy to pay when ordering it, as they told me it wasn't in stock, but would be within a week and it would be sent straight out. I waited over 4 weeks for them to have it in stock, all the while they'd held my money so I couldn't get it elsewhere. I feel that telling me it was a week till they would be in was just to get my money and secure the order. There were also no pro-active attempts to update me when it went over a week. I had to keep chasing them. Terrible customer service. - Ullcatch Bait Weever
Ive been using this for a few months now a fantasic bit of kit no more wet snapping cotton - Skee-Tex Field Boot
It is what it says - a field boot, but not for fishing Although super warm with a waterproof lower clog, step in a rock pool above the lower part and you can be sure you will get wet feet. Nice and comfortable if you fish from piers promenades etc its a great boot but that's as far as I'd recommend it, not much in the way of ankle support. - Boss Sea Rigs
matty is a top bloje who looks after his customers nothing to much trouble for him have bought a number of things from him his ready tied rigs are second to none also i buy all my loose bits like hooks etc from him nice quality at a good price and great service post is quick aswell highly recommend matty at boss sea rigs for all aspects of sea fishing - Baits R Us
A fantastic bait supplier. Delivery is excellent, it always arrives well packed and still frozen, I've even had live rag by post and its still been top notch. If you live locally you can phone and collect bait too (saves postage charge). Bait prices are really good overall. I also like their smaller 'handy pack' sizes on bait like squid for a quick fishing session. They also now have a stock of terminal tackle, leads etc, which is really handy. - Daiwa Saltist Black Gold 30 / BG30
What a reel! At home on the shore as well as a boat. Casting is easy and controllable, but take out one of the brake blocks it becomes very lively. The retrieve is great with an awesome amount of torque. Fanatastic reel for big fish at big venues. - KWAG Guides
Very smooth nice looking eyes, I got mine in titanium....but I have find them to be very delicate, slightest knock and the inserts come out. - Century
Having used many models of Century I find them to superb rods, although they can be a bit to powerful when it comes to what they describe as a match rod ! (Supermatch mk2) the only model I didn't enjoy was the Sport mk2, hence the mark down. - Breakaway Relay Clips
Nice and cheap at £1 perfect for up and overs with a splashdown sinker at the bottom. - Berkley Trilene Big Game
This to me is a must line for fishing any type of rough ground its not the thinnest line so gives you more abrasion resistance and it sits on the reel well straight off the spool doesn't need bedding in like most lines - Musto MPX Offshore Jacket
Exceptional jacket - it really is a case of paying for what you get here. Breathable, warm, completely waterproof. 10 year guarantee. Fantastic after service. - TronixPro Viper GT
I recently purchased a viper gt and still am unsure on the rod to be fair as I have only used it once but you will see right away that the rod is made to really good quality. Very nice for clean beaches as its got a soft tip. Not as good as the cobra gt but has been made with the same high quality materials. Although it is a very bright looking rod it is a beautiful looking rod. 100-200g casting weight but in my opinion the rod will handle bigger than this. - Varivas Big Mouth Extra
Very strong hooks. I use them when fishing off my boat in the Bristol Channel where the big fish have the advantage of hanging back in the big tide pull and need bullying. I also use them on my big fish Norway rigs where I need a large gape to make sure the hook points are clear of the large fish baits. - Century Tip Tornado LD Super Match
My favourite rod for estuary work. You can really feel a 4-5lb Bass on this! It's power is actually deceptive. I tend to fish 3-5oz on it and it is comfortable with any of this. Very easy to compress and because of the super slim blank there's never a problem getting your thumb over the spool of a multi - though it's pretty good with fixed spool too when built with KWAGS. I've landed Ray to 10lb on this rod. - Fox MK2 Supa Brolly System 50"
Got my mk2 not to long ago only been used a few times but looks and feels a great bit of kit. Plus it held up well on my 1st session in a storm so thumbs up so far. - TronixPro Cobra GT
Having recently got myself the Cobra GT, I was keen to give it a go. I took it out to a broken ground mark and it handled it very well, pulling out of the snags. This rod has guts! As for the casting.. well 3 of us thrashed it and all of us were very impressed by the power it has. Saying that, the tip is excellent - ideal for match fishing looking for those tiny bites. - TronixPro Cobra GT
Was massively excited when I first tried this rod. Have now used it out on the reefs and over mixed and clean ground on the beach. Very gutsy rod, snags are no problem. Casts very well OTG. Bite detection is excellent without being tippy. Has removable wrights in the butt but I have left mine in, as it feels well balanced just as it is. Have caught bass, dogs, conger, green eels and whiting with this so far, looking forward to some hound action on this one. Well worth the money and brilliantly suited to the Bristol Channel. - Breakaway IMP Bait Clips
Hmmmmm,,, these used to be brilliant... Far from it now. They have always been fiddly little sods to put together, that's fine, and when they work, they work brilliantly. But, unfortunately it seems that the metal they now make the bodies out of is now shockingly bad. Over two weeks fishing in the very cold -5 to -10 in Northern Norway I had about 12 of these fail by either bending way out of shape on the cast (pendulem, but not mega powerfull) or just completely snapping and losing a lead after casting in. Would not recomend these at all now as potentially dangerous on the cast. Not happy. Go back to your original steel Breakaway and stop being cheap-skates ! - Breakaway IMP Bait Clips
Nice for clip down match rigs, when using small hooks, though I don't find it as forgiving as just using the clip on a breakaway impact lead. Get the tension slightly wrong on the SRT Spring on the clip down rig and these sometimes don't release. Also need to make sure you don't feather the spool on impact too much, as this maintains the tension in the line and stops it releasing too. Works, compact, but I feel there are better alternatives for smaller baits (impact lead, solo clips) and better for big baits - impact shields. Damn pain to put together too.. Apparently you can get them pre connected for a premium, but I've not seen these anywhere myself. - Century Tip Tornado LD Super Match
Dont be decieved by the slim blank this is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Very light great bite detection and surprisingly powerful, one of my fav all time rods. It's a great price for a great rod. It casts effortlessly and very user friendly. You can feel everything the fish is doing a 5lb Cod is great sport and alot of fun. - Rovex 10X High Abrasion
A top line, use the 19lb .35mm, one of the best - Varivas Saltwater Champions
Great hooks use these all the time! . - Century Carbon Metal Express
Nice mixed ground rod, seems to be a good starting rod for beginners on the field casting - Damiltech Solutions Tray Toppa
The tray topper is brilliant bit of kit weights don't fly allover your box ideal a must buy - Ultima Power Steel
I've tried this in the .30mm on the 7HT's and it was pretty good. It did seem very strong for its diameter and I got a few trips out of it. Not bad at all. - Breakaway IMP Bait Clips
Imps are a great clip but agree with Phil quality has gone down hill I have had a good amount snapped and bend out never used to be like that cost saving gone wrong imo. - Gemini Super Strength Genie Link Clips
Nice neat Link for connecting rigs and leads.. Very strong compared to others on the market and are very easy to use o matches for example , clipping and unclipping rigs in seconds - Sakuma Shock Leader
Must admit this is the best I have tried yet. Generally stick to 60lb breaking strain as I use 6oz leads. Tried a few cheaper rig bodies but they were really thick and impossible to get a good knot. I do t think you need tapered with this. I don't try casting to the moon so I don't mind kissing 10 yards without a taper. It does Spring off the reel without tension all the same. Decent stuff for a decent price. Haven't had a knot slip or a breakage yet - Sakuma
Best hooks on the market - Conoflex Flattie Fanatic
Conoflex's rod for the estuary angler, a lot softer and more tip sensitive than a lot of their rods but still able to cope well with bigger fish like bass and codling. - Anyfish Anywhere 15' Six & Bait
Good rod but I didn't realy get on with it and I found that the last few eyes were a bit to far apart. You can cast a good bait and 6oz lead a long way tho - Greased Weasel Shock Leader
My favoured leader, I try others from time to time but do find myself going back to weasel. - Shimano
Best fixed spool manufacturers on the planet - Daiwa SL20SH
The old classic work horse Old faithful Not sure the spools are as strong as they used to be but the still take plenty of abuse from Bristol Channel fishing Great reels for the money - Damiltech Solutions General Purpose Utility Tray
Bought this last year, I keep my scissors, bait elastic, baiting needles and all the small assortments in this, one of those products that once you got you wander how you lived without it. No more tipping the box upside down because your bait elastic has slipped to the bottom. - Akios Shuttle 656 SCM
Loved mine! Well built and for the price u ain't getting better! - Greased Weasel Shock Leader
I like using Greased Weasel 70 because it's easy to tie and holds most things. for an example I was fishing Ladrum bay off of a small small rowing boat sized boat with my father-in-law and we got caught in the race but luckily my rod and line knots held strong and kept us from floating away as if we were anchored to the bottom, long enough for my father-in-law to pull in his 3lb pollack. I think this a good test to the strength and quality for Greased Weasel, so for this I give it the big thumbs up. - Penn 515 Mag2
Very good reel and would be best loaded with 15lb main line and fished over clean ground as if you snap of 9 time out of 10 you wouldn't have enoght line left to cast out again depending on were you snap off to but all I all a top reel as always from penn And the mag system is bullet proof - Zziplex Dymic HST
A very popular 'Cod Rod' on the east coast of Scotland when fishing the many rocky marks Mixed to rough ground - Parker Tripod
I must have three or four of these knocking around! Excellent quality, light to carry and made in the UK so all spare part's are available. - Solent Tackle, Southsea
Great Service from Pete At solent Tackle.. Very Knowledgeable about local fishing and Bait is always second to none.... Great selsection of tackle and rods.and reels... Been using the shop for years and Will always go back!! Great banter ... 5 stars from me... cheers solent tackle - Zziplex Profile
I have been using a pair of Profiles as my main go to rods for a about three years now and I find them ideal for my style of fishing in the Bristol Channel. I use them in the matches that are held around the top of the BC when we are fishing for codling, whiting, flounder. I have invested in a match tip for the summer season when I am targeting smaller fish like Silver eels and sole. In the norm I am using 5 and 6oz leads and the Profile handles these with baits with no problem. I have even been using them on my trips to Norway when I fish the Trondheim Fjord at Skarnsundet targeting anything from dabs to double figure cod. The quality of the build on the rods will depend on where they are sourced from with many of the large tackle shops using their own build services rather than a factory build. - Varivas Big Mouth Extra
Theres hooks and there are hooks. The big mouth Extras I have been using for 7 years plus by far my favourite hooks. Landing eels over 30lb in the snagiest places, double figure blondes on reefs to double figure hounds. I have yet to have one snap with a fish on. Super sharp I can vouch for that! Super strong, they do not bend easy which for the type of fishign I do is vital. I use the these for the majority of my fishing, I am able to present big baits easily with a exposed hook point nicely. I will not use another brand as others have always let me down at the critical moment.