Already John Bailey’s favourite for targeting big river fish, especially when a slightly lighter approach is required for touch legering on flowing water. Every movement of the end tackle and any attention hook baits receive is clearly transmitted down the high modulus nano carbon blank. This rod has fast recovery for a through action design, being made from superior modern materials. It’s certainly more forgiving when playing and controlling big fish. It bends beautifully, never wanting to lock up, retaining plenty of lower set power in reserve.

John says this is the best Avon he’s ever had the pleasure to use and has well proved the point, seeing the first prototype land loads of big River Wye chub and barbel, including a huge double figure whiskers. A lot of rods in this category are all about brute strength. This new classic offers a far subtler action, for those anglers who like to use greater finesse on heavily pressured venues. Dave Coster has also used it for stepped up pellet waggler fishing, extracting some surprisingly weighty carp with it.

Rod Features

• • • • Super high modulus nano carbon
      • Premium grade line guides
      • Anti-lock progressive action
      • Screw down DPS style reel seat
      • Top grade full cork handle & trim
      • Laser etched butt cap
      • 2 equal length sections
      • Quality Velcro locking cloth bag
      • Cordura tube with adjustable strap

Specification

• • • • Length: 11ft
      • Weight 164g.
      • Action. Through.
      • Recommended Casting Load: up to 60g.
      • Reel Line Rating: 4lb to 8lb.
      • Hook Length Rating: 2.5lb to 7lb.

The Thomas Turner Classic+ range of rods is designed with natural venues in mind, featuring beautiful actions, a classic finish and crafted for discerning anglers. They all come with custom made protective cordura tubes, hard wearing and smooth-running high-tech ceramic lined guides and top-grade cork handles. The blanks themselves are super high modulus nano carbon, a big advancement on standard prepreg, resulting in better stability, greater flexibility and faster recoil, advancements that make fishing with them an even more pleasurable experience.

PART-EX Available – Upgrade your Hardy Marksman to the latest high modulus nanotechnology! We offer part exchanges for quality new and used tackle.
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£299