10 Weight 9 Foot Single Handed Fly Rod

[Wildfisher]

For pike / sea with enough backbone.

Anyone got a recommendation? Not something that costs  an arm and a leg if possible.  In fact cheaper the better!  :lol:

[Inchlaggan]

http://www.anglerscorner.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=229_238&products_id=2696

[paulr]

That Shakespeare atlantis looks the business, you can get it even cheaper if you have a hunt on google.

[Wildfisher]

Free to you if you arrange transport.

Thanks for the offer Bob. I already have a rod that's a bit like that and really want a very powerful  #10 rod. I am very grateful for your kind offer, but best offer that one to a future more deserving case. 

[Wildfisher]

That Shakespeare atlantis looks the business, you can get it even cheaper if you have a hunt on google.

It looks good, I'm just not sure abut that additional higher grip and how it might  feel to cast with it.

Any thoughts on that anyone?

[Inchlaggan]

It looks good, I'm just not sure abut that additional higher grip and how it might  feel to cast with it.

Any thoughts on that anyone?

I only tried one for a few hours (in the boat) but really enjoyed it.
The grip did not impede my inept casting and it chucked 6 inch budgies with ease.
It took a bit of getting used to, but then I'd spent the morning with a 7' 6" 4 weight in hand
The owner had had 15lb+ pike on it and reckoned it had the backbone to handle double that.

[Robbie]

The expidition XT may be a good alternative, have never tried it but since the Callater Stravaig I have also been looking at ten weight rods.

http://www.nimpopo.com/acatalog/Shakespeare_Expedition_XT-Fly.html

[paulr]

That's what I use Robbie, didn't realise you could still get them. Can't recommend it enough. I've had one for a few years and have no trouble chucking budgies or playing decent fish. I also use it for carp and SWFF.
It packs down tiny too and will literally fit in a pocket.
cheers
Paul

[Wildfisher]

Both these Shakeys look good but perhaps the Expedition XT is more practical. The other is 3 pc and would  be more of  problem in  the rucksack.

[Wildfisher]

I just bought an Expedition XT  9 foot #10 weight from

https://www.tackle2u.com

£55 inc. shipping.   Can't really go wrong at that I think.