I'm very pleased with my 8' #3/4 SK3, as recommended here.

I've just broken the tip on my old 9'6 #6/7 Wychwood Truflex. Too many weighted nymph strikes, I fear

I think I will replace it with another Sonik. I use the #3/4 rod for more of my fishing than I expected - I use the heavier rod for Farmoor, and if I need more distance on smaller waters, but the #3/4 is so much nicer to use.

I think that the more tip-actioned SK4 has the potential to be a better casting tool, and it's mostly going to come out when I want some distance.

I think that the SK3 might be more forgiving of my casting ability.

I think I can improve and change my style, the rod can't.

Some people prefer a 10' for reservoir bank fishing, most are happy with a 9'6, so I think I will stick with the 9'6.

I don't want to change the line weight, I've lines and reels invested in #6/7.

So, SK3 9'6 #6/7 @ £74.99 or SK4 #6/7 @ £109.99? I've got a discount code for another fiver off either of them.

I'm favouring the SK4 at the moment - I suppose I'm really asking if that's likely to be a horrible mistake, rather than whether it's the ideal rod.

Steve
I got the 9ft 6in Orvis Western 2 6# for £99 from Tightlines; a superb rod and casts like a dream. I am also using the new AirFlo ultra supple ridge line and it looks like they have got their floating lines right at last.


Tony

Thanks Tony

I've just had a chat with Alan, and he's convinced me that the SK4 will do the job (and offered to fix my casting next time I'm up North!). Rod ordered!

Steve
You set me thinking when you bought the 3/4# as i fancied a smaller brook rod; I ended up getting a 7ft three piece 3# Fladen travel from Tacklebargains and what a beauty it is. I landed a three pound Rainbow, trying it out at a small local put and take fishery and it was even putting out a three weight line around 9-10 metres against a stiffish breeze.
Now all I have to do is get down the Len with Leon Roskilly and show him how to do some proper fishing.

Tony

The first time I fished Farmoor, I got there to find I'd only packed the 3/4. Had some fish on it, though, 3-4lb rainbows are fun on a rod like that!