Here is a selection of tackle that we at Barracuda
Guiding have been lucky enough to use. These are our unbiased opinions
of each piece of tackle. Your opinions may differ or you may want to
review a piece of tackle. If you want to include a review or
opinion email at webmaster@barracudaguiding.co.uk
G Loomis 9' #8 Cross Current
This rod is unbelievable. True
it is not suitable for beginners or those with limited casting experience
due to the speed of the blank. Its not very forgiving and if you make a
mistake casting you know about it. However, if you like super fast rods
with plenty of power then you won't go far wrong. It can cast a full
line in any wind condition and can cast huge flies easily. We use these
for all our carp, pike and saltwater trips and they have never let us
down. The finish throughout is top class, we especially like the G
Loomis fish on the reel seat. The only down side is the expense, they
retail around the £580 mark. Due to this one flaw we give this
9 's
out of 10
Vision XLA
We have been using these reels
now for quite a few seasons. From saltwater to salmon these have been
the best reels we have ever used. Totally bullet proof and lightweight
with a huge capacity. They even retail at a fantastic price of around
£190
10's
out of 10
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