Tackle Tuesday... Nash Scope MKII Rods

This entry was posted on 4th March, 2014

Nash Scope MKII Rods Review

For today’s tackle Tuesday we take a look at the Nash Scope Rod range…

The Scope rod concept appealed to me instantly and it turned out to have more advantages than I first thought. I’ve been using them for small-water fishing and anything that might require a bit of sneaking about. I must start by saying I’m totally sold on the idea – it’s a superb concept and has created a whole new dimension to my angling.

The most obvious plus point is the mobility gained by using such compact gear. I use 9ft versions, and packed away, the total length of the package is a little over three feet, that’s just half the length of a standard holdall!



It’s also worth pointing out too, that the purpose-built Scope Two Rod Skin (rod holdall) has become one of my favourite bits of kit. Not only is the weight significantly reduced, but the decreased dimensions make it much more convenient to carry, especially when you’re trying to weave your way through the undergrowth. This is also a huge advantage when using them in close-quarter fishing situations where the bankside foliage is thick. A short rod is not a hindrance when trying to manoeuvre into position, and is also much less cumbersome during close-range fights, or those occasions where you want to extract a fish from overgrown sections of bank.

During a short session last summer, the retractable facility on the butt section enabled me to decrease the total length of the made up rod to less than seven feet. This helped me massively in accessing the most overgrown margin areas and resulted in a great session watching fish trip up on my rig just feet away.



Finally the decreased length enables more accurate close-range casting. This is particularly noticeable when flicking rigs out underarm at small targets and overhangs. I’ve only heard a few anglers doubt the capabilities of these rods, usually founded by claiming that they are a fragile and a gimmick.

This is complete nonsense – I really cannot recommend them highly enough.

The only thing I would suggest would be to carefully consider your test curve. I’ve been testing the 2.75lb models and would advise that a stronger model is necessary if you plan on targeting bigger fish in demanding situations.

I’ve managed to land fish of 22lb so far, but would prefer a bit more poke, particularly if there were snags near by.



Description

Pushing boundaries even further into 2014, a bigger and better range of Scope rods take the blockbuster Nash short rod concept global. With an impact that has spread Europe wide and beyond the patented retractable butt and reduced travel length of Scope has changed attitudes to rod design for good, and brought fresh thinking to specialist angling everywhere.

New additions respond to the tidal wave of demand for more power and even greater versatility – bringing the Scope benefits of improved control, enhanced performance and reduced travel length to a wider audience than ever.

Finished with black reel fittings, overfit joints, ultra light SS04 ringing and Japanese shrink wrap handles, 2014’s Scope rods look like they perform – in a class of their own. Whether casting spods and marker floats 100 yards and more, drifting deadbaits, plugging for bass, or rigging up heavy feeders for barbel, Scope is fishing without limits.



Key Features

- Highly versatile casting rods - Ultra-light, slim, high modulus carbon blanks - Low glare finish - Fuji 18 DPS reel seat with black fittings - Excellent at handling fish close in - Ultra light SS04 ringing - Japanese shrink wrap handle - Overfit joints - Retractable butt section

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