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CD XD rods

Posted by Steg on 17/5/2017, 2:53 am

Hi, I've found an older CD XD rod in a shop. It's 13'6 (the newer ones are 13 or 14 ft). It's the same colour as the newer versions and the components are the same. It's a slightly fatter rod - the external diameter is bigger. And it's heavier to hold - the blank must weigh quite a bit more. They told me in the shop that this CD XD was made in NZ.
I wonder if it's more powerful than the newer versions? Anyone know anything about it? I wonder if the new rods are better than the old one - they're definitely lighter.
Cheers

Re: CD XD rods

Posted by Neil on 17/5/2017, 8:57 pm, in reply to "CD XD rods"

Buy it.

Nice fishing rods and top notch construction .

Re: CD XD rods

Posted by Tim on 17/5/2017, 9:06 pm, in reply to "Re: CD XD rods"

Yeah awesome rods, I have two that are still going strong, an old one like that is probably a collectors item now.

Re: CD XD rods

Posted by SNAPPA NAPIER on 17/5/2017, 9:26 pm, in reply to "Re: CD XD rods"

where bouts. New 1z good for the $$

Re: CD XD rods

Posted by Steg on 18/5/2017, 12:41 am, in reply to "Re: CD XD rods"

Thanks for the replies.
Snappa Napier, its location is a secret. Nah, it's a shop in Hawkes Bay somewhere.
I actually wonder if the new rods are better than this old one - whether they've got more graphite in them, which is why they're lighter. The old one must be very tough, though.

Re: CD XD rods

Posted by pete88 on 18/5/2017, 11:50 am, in reply to "Re: CD XD rods"

I run two CD "Graphsurf heavy action" 12 footers and a newly purchased for $16 older CD "sand stalker" T-glass 10-15kg.
All 3 rods are capable of casting way past my limited ability and are tough and very well made.
Havent looked at the new imported ones as yet (severe lack of funds)

Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths.

Re: CD XD rods

Posted by Steg on 18/5/2017, 2:41 pm, in reply to "Re: CD XD rods"

Pete88, your Sand Stalker was a bargain! Lucky to get that.
I think the imported XDs are probably pretty good. They somehow look more solid, durable, than some of the Okumas. They seem to have a nice action too.

Re: CD XD rods

Posted by SNAPPA NAPIER on 18/5/2017, 9:47 pm, in reply to "Re: CD XD rods"

Next to no difference with the new imported models. Good rods for the price around 299$. That rods bin sitting there a lonnggg time. Offer $100 they would probably take it

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