Post by gary on Nov 19, 2012 14:21:12 GMT
After breaking the tips of two of my Tenkara rods (Eso 410 and ST360) battling with low canopies and various other snags that are always present on the narrow tributary brooks and streams that I enjoy fishing so much, I have now purchased the Exori Cold Stream (CS) 8/9/10 Zoom Butt which arrived today from Singapore.
My reasons (apart from breaking rod tips) for buying this rod are as follows:
The Rod and Bag, with transportation plastic box it came in (Was delivered in a well wrapped cardboard box, and had a free gift included - Singapore key ring)
This rod cost £36.60 plus £7.79 shipping from Singapore. Took 10 days to arrive (was opened by UK Customs and re-sealed), and had no import tax charged.
I would say the quality of this rod was very good, for the money paid (much better finish, balance and feel than the ST360). Feels very light, at only 70g (2.5oz), with a medium fast 7:3 action. Has a ring on butt cap, handy for hanging of your gear.
Nice easy extension, with a simple 'lock twist' motion at each of the 3 lengths: 8', 9' and 10'
All in fantastic value for money, especially if you have low canopies to deal with. Collapsed length is only 400mm, including cap, so very easy to carry around as a spare rod for such occasions.
The Sellers Ebay advert:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tenkara-Style-10ft-Telescopic-Pole-Rod-Zoom-Butt-CS-/170632643922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ba7f8552
And the description taken from it:
Will try and get out for a cast or two this weekend, and post how it performs.
Tight lines
Gary
My reasons (apart from breaking rod tips) for buying this rod are as follows:
- 3 different rod lengths to give me options when out in the small streams
- Skateboarddave has one, so have seen the quality before buying
- Bakelit79, who has up to now used western #0 rods had a go with skateboarddaves' Zoom on a narrow brook and and has now ordered his own, as well as a 10' Daiwa T rod. He shouted over to me after landing his 10th fish "Gary, you have to go buy one of these 'cheap' zoom rods"
The Rod and Bag, with transportation plastic box it came in (Was delivered in a well wrapped cardboard box, and had a free gift included - Singapore key ring)
This rod cost £36.60 plus £7.79 shipping from Singapore. Took 10 days to arrive (was opened by UK Customs and re-sealed), and had no import tax charged.
I would say the quality of this rod was very good, for the money paid (much better finish, balance and feel than the ST360). Feels very light, at only 70g (2.5oz), with a medium fast 7:3 action. Has a ring on butt cap, handy for hanging of your gear.
Nice easy extension, with a simple 'lock twist' motion at each of the 3 lengths: 8', 9' and 10'
All in fantastic value for money, especially if you have low canopies to deal with. Collapsed length is only 400mm, including cap, so very easy to carry around as a spare rod for such occasions.
The Sellers Ebay advert:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tenkara-Style-10ft-Telescopic-Pole-Rod-Zoom-Butt-CS-/170632643922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ba7f8552
And the description taken from it:
Exori Cold Stream Pole Rod
With "Zoom Butt" lock design, can be use as a 8', 9' or 10' Pole rod.
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Brand: Exori Cold Stream
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Condition:
New
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Materials: Carbon Fiber, with solid Carbon Fiber tip section.
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Sections: 10 Sections Telescopic
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Size :
Tip 0.023"(0.60mm), Butt 0.74"(18.9mm)
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Length :
10'(3.048m) full extended, collapse15"(38cm)
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Weight :
Rod alone is 70g / 2.5oz, the protection cap is 10g / 0.35oz.
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Action :
Medium Fast action, 7:3 Flex
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Color :
Metallic Gary with a thin of blue hue
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Quantity:
1 Tenkara Style 10 Section Telescopic Pole Rod
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Warranty:
Covers any breakage due to manufacturer fault, send the broken rod back with proper packing and once the factory verify the damage caused, we will replace it with a new rod.
With "Zoom Butt" lock design, can be use as a 8', 9' or 10' Pole rod.
•
Brand: Exori Cold Stream
•
Condition:
New
•
Materials: Carbon Fiber, with solid Carbon Fiber tip section.
•
Sections: 10 Sections Telescopic
•
Size :
Tip 0.023"(0.60mm), Butt 0.74"(18.9mm)
•
Length :
10'(3.048m) full extended, collapse15"(38cm)
•
Weight :
Rod alone is 70g / 2.5oz, the protection cap is 10g / 0.35oz.
•
Action :
Medium Fast action, 7:3 Flex
•
Color :
Metallic Gary with a thin of blue hue
•
Quantity:
1 Tenkara Style 10 Section Telescopic Pole Rod
•
Warranty:
Covers any breakage due to manufacturer fault, send the broken rod back with proper packing and once the factory verify the damage caused, we will replace it with a new rod.
Will try and get out for a cast or two this weekend, and post how it performs.
Tight lines
Gary
