Rods

Of late, it’s become extremely fashionable to own a set of big-pit reels regardless of the venue that you fish, well these little black beauties are set to change the trend. This compact baitrunner reel offers bundles of features but without breaking the bank. Featuring S-Surve Oscillation, these reels possess great line lay to aid casting and are fitted with a front and rear drag system, plus an instant anti-reverse function. With a gear ratio of 4.

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . So far the Gravity X has lived up to all expectations.

To match the impressive Gravity X range of rods, Sonik has introduced one of each of the utility rods and they both appear, at first inspection, to be well up to the task. I’ve not had the chance to really put them through their paces, but a few casts on a local lake have provided me with at least a first impression and, I must say, they feel spot-on. Both boast a clean crisp action, with the spod rod obviously being the beefier. In fact, it’s so beefy that I had to load a spod right up to feel like I was properly compressing it, but bear in mind that I do not consider myself a huge caster.

BARGAIN!Whether you like a 12ft, 13ft or a smaller 9ft or 10ft wand, you want to enjoy the experience and, new for 2016, the SK3 rods tick that box. With a very progressive middle to tip action, the 9ft variations are ideal for anglers targeting small waters or who like to fish at close quarters. Our designer, Katie Griffiths, has started to carp fish and found that shorter rods are actually easier to control, thus resulting in increased accuracy and casting, so bear that in mind for any newcomers to our sport, or equally if you would like the children to get involved. The rods are constructed from a powerful low-resin carbon fibre blank incorporating a 1K carbon weave on the butt section.

A 12ft rod with double-legged SiC rings throughout and available in 40mm and 50mm options with test curves ranging from 2. 75 to 3. 5lb. Sonik is offering a ‘buy two rods get the third free’ deal.

12ft 3. 5lb-test-curve marker rod with 6in and 12in markers on the blank for accurate depth measurement. The rod is a fast action for casting but has a softer tip section for improved feel. Full SiC rings with a full Japanese shrink-wrap handle.

These little beauties from Sonik are brand new for 2014 and combine fantastic looks, outstanding performance and all at an incomparable value. They are 12 feet and available in a choice of test curves: 2. 75lb, which comes fitted with a 40mm butt ring, while the 3lb and 3. 25lb are complemented with 50mm butt rings.