I’ve just bought the pole for £50 it has not been misused it’s got seven tips I have not seen it yet, it was in my clubs lock up it had been handed in because the owner had sadly died if and when I get the chance to use it, I’ll let know how I get on I’ve got to find a way of supporting it I’m confined to using a wheelchair!!!
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Buy a spare no4 you will need it total crock of crap
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Have fished the xk55 -3 pole for 3 years.Normally 2-3 times a week.( retired) Only had one section break.The number 5 section when I tried to bully a carp and not play it. No breakages since so a lesson learnt. Great at 13 metres you can see the weight in the spec,but good at any length compared to other poles of a similar cost. Where I fish, there is the end of a ledge at 11meters, so even better regarding the weight of the pole.Have had carp to 17lbs. I can only sing its praises great for matches, if fished if properly it will not let you down.
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There's many reasons why a sponsored angler might be using another manufacturers equipment, make no mistake this is a top end pole at a great price. The 65 is even better, but not as strong, hence the popularity.
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Fantastic pole for the money, stiffer than some poles far more expensive, well balanced too. People who have had sections break, all I can say it must be user error, as it is well strong even for double figure carp I've had from time to time. I've had the Mk 3 for a year now, and had no issues whatsoever with it. Anyone looking for a new pole, I'd say to compare it with a Daiwa G90, which some people rave about, the Middy is way better.
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