Spurly Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I have heard that these rods are pretty good, but cannot seem to find much for reviews.Also cannot seem to find any dealers, in order to handle one. Any first hand experience here? How do they compare to the mid to higher priced rods? Thanx in advance. Quote
ÜberFly Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 In my opinion you can get a better rod for the same if not less $. But that is just my opinion... I'm sure others will have a different opinion then I. I prefer not to buy a blank that is made offshore (for about $10 - $15) and hardware that is of much higher quality, for that amount of money, but that's just me... Best would be to find one to cast and cast a bunch of others in the same price range, as well as lower and higher at the same time (make sure to bring the same reel/spool of line to cast with all of them), and then decide. You might find they work well for you and your casting stroke. Remember, opinions are like assholes... Everyone's got one!! 1 Quote
bighopper Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I have a Metal Detector MD510 12ft spey rod that was designed by Brian Niska. I'm not an expert (just learning) but I'm very happy with it. The craftsmanship is very good, and warranty issues or repairs are handled by Geoff Pieroway who has a store and workshop in N.E Calgary near 40th Ave, not far from the Deerfoot. (use Google) . However phone first as sometimes he is not at the shop. Was able to land a few coho on the Skeena last fall on the MD510, with some great casting lessons from Brrian Niska and one of his guides up there. Was pleased with the performance of the rod. My only other spey rod is a lower price Echo TR7130, that I haven't used much. So far I like the Pieroway better. but it is shorter and lighter than the Echo. 1 Quote
Foothills86 Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 Oh god, not this again... Lol Fished a pieroway once. Then built a z axis for less than the sticker on the pieroway. Quote
bloom Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I have a Pieroway 10' 5 wt and I like it for lake fishing. Build quality is great and I'd get another. (And I own lots of rods...z axis, Loop Cross, etc) (And almost all blanks are made off shore these days...don't limit yourself to those only rolled in North America) Quote
jtaylor Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I have the Pieroway 10,5 5wt Its my go to rod for the bow. Its nice that they are located in Calgary. It looks like their prices have gone up over the last 3 years, so there might be better value out there. Quote
cpraud Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I've built a half a dozen or so of his rods as well as a couple from some other off shore manufacturers and I seem to be able to land fish with them as well as the guy next to me with his $800 NRX or Sage 1. He's always been good to deal with and has come a long way from his attic above the wood shop in the S.E. But like Uber said everyone is different and likes a different rod for their own casting style. Quote
Spurly Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 Thanx for the replies, will have to try, and cast one. Quote
pipercub17 Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Pieroway is all I fish with ! I own a doz or so of his rods Great guy and great service His prices are more than fair ..and I will continue using and buying them as long as he is around 1 Quote
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