I enjoyed your review and casting section, watched and rewatched with interest. I have bought two of these Sonik SKS Black FS rods after watching your review, only the 12ft versions. Thanks for the video ;)

@Masterfisherman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, good luck with the rods hope u catch plenty fish with them 👍🎣

Good luck with the new rod mate, hope you catch all sorts with it. Looking forward to seeing it in action on the water.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate and thanks for watching 👍🐟

I've had 2 of these for a couple of years. love them.. I did break a few of the eyes on one when it fell off my tripod . called sonic and they sent me new eyes free of charge.. really good customer service.. no problem pulling in rays from Mostyn with these x

@NKL_FISHING

2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a couple of these and only down the road from Mostyn so will hold you to that 😉

Had mine a year now, use mainly for rock fishing in North east, beach fishing too. running an okuma f/s 60lb j braid straight through with a cannon on the rod for release. Broke a ring othernight but that was due to tripod blowing over in high winds, rings however are brittle as expected - cut it off and fit a lumi shock ring. Only had upto 5lb fish with it so far but handles well, in the rough kelp too. I bought this one as i previously (years ago) bought an sks 13 ft multi rod. still got it and been a brilliant rod for me (but i did rebuild it with minima ss rings), in the rough ground too. Heard about sonik snapping syndrome from the start, but never had any problems with mine and i do thrash them. Onto casting... any rod over 12ft will give you 100 - 120yds with an overhead thump if the rod is balanced with the correct weight, i very easily had 120ydswith a 6oz storm lead, with a good twist of the torso and the lead behind the right shoulder then 180yds is easily achievable.... unless you have a big bait, balancing on rocks, in the dark with wind then its gonna be 80 - 100 yds.Good value for money in my opinion

@Masterfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review of the rod, so far I like mine, done well with bass fishing this summer now fishing in some big tides with rough ground, managed to bring a 9lb 12oz Ray 👍 thanks for watching.

I have the 12 foot and 14 foot had them 6 years not let me down yet

Nice to see you are trying the sonik mate. Im actually building one now because all the eyes got busted. So far all i know from personal experience the eyes that are on the rod are really crap so just keep an eye on them mate. But for the price you really cant complain mate. Hope you get some fish on it mate.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Earl, these must be the new batch they have out because they have been out of stock for a bit now so I'm hoping they have improved the guides on them? Another plus side I don't do shockleaders so they might help a bit. Thanks for watching mate 👍🎣

Excellent vid mate very informative

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate 👍

Got the same combo mate penn battle 2 good choice of reel aswell as the rod

They are a absolute bargain and a brilliant rod, I’ve had mine for about 3/4 years maybe since they first came on market. Don’t be afraid to give it some welly they can take it.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Good hear ur rating the rod as I wasn't sure what to expect since I've heard some bad and good reviews. Thanks for watching 👍🎣

@mclovin8113

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman I’ve heard all the negativity also , but I also heard a few years ago all sonics are a greys blanks, greys are a very well built rod. Just have faith 🙌🏻

@darrenmall7963

3 жыл бұрын

Just got my self one and up to now no problem good rod

Great video Hakan kardes. I have a sliding reel seat. I have electrical tape on the butt for each reel I use. Try to get it balanced after a few casts, it adds to your casting distance. Hope you can try out the Mersey spring tides soon. Take care

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks abla might try mighty electrical tape method myself soon too, Thanks for watching 👍🐟

i use the Sonik Sks Black 12ft had it about a year fab rod hope you catch lots of fish

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Im happy to catch a whiting with it at this moment in time 😁 Thanks for watching Richard 👍 🎣

I like the idea of the sliding reel seat. All the beach casters I've had in the past were fixed reel seats

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of sliding reel seat myself too, I like having the reel high up so it's good for that. Thanks for watching bud 👍🎣

@pikey271180

2 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman Hi, was looking at buying a pair of these and was wondering as i have never owned a rod with a sliding reel seat how do you stop it sliding? does it grip to the rod when you put the reel on and tighten the reel on? or do you have glue/bond it when you have it in the right place

@Masterfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

@@pikey271180 hi Martin, the grip on sliding seat is pretty good and solid when u thightened it, but the ceramic and guides really brittle,if u drop the rod they break really easily, other than that good rod 👍

Hi hakan.. I have same rod 4/5 months now en I've had no issue with it.. Easy throws out 6oz leads.. Deffo be getting me another mate 👍👍

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear mate I'm yet to test it 👍

Had mine two years mate and do a lot heavy ground fishing in the north east mate it took a lot of beatens and it keeps on ticking all the right boxes going to buy another next month tight lines buddy

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear some positive feedbacks, I'm yet to fish with it, looking forward to use it for hound fishing in North Wales and mersey. Thanks for watching bud 👍

Got these in 12ft paired with a pair of slosh 20's perfect mersey rods for me used them for around 3yrs never had a problem with mine and I have used and abused them

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Chris, looking forward to try it out on the mersey soon I hope! Thanks for watching 👍🎣

Cool video Hakan, always enjoy these casting videos, can I ask is there a reason for casting over a hundred yards?? Where I fish you only need to cast 20/30 yards. Probably a dumb question 😂😂 but I’ve asked it anyway, tight Lines mate and good luck with your new rod when you can get out with it 👍👍

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

You have all the right to ask mate 👍 most of the marks I fish only requires 40-60 yrds but some of the beach marks u need to hit at least 80 yrds mate. Thanks for watching 👍🎣

I've 2 sks black 14 ft they are good rods I've used on big tides work really well

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

I do like the rod but unfortunately one of the rings already shattered, can't even remember dropping the rod 😱🤦‍♂️

Scot Harris recommend me this rod it’s currently sat in the corner off my room ready for tmoz,good vid👍

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck for tomorrow and thanks for watching 👍 🎣

Nice one mate

I have two of these but in the 12 ft version and for fixed spool.... Gotta say I'm really happy with mine and I've given them some serious welly when casting.... Only issue I've had with one is my leader knot took out the tip eye.... Had that replaced and no problem since..... I believe it was the earlier model that had issues with the blank snapping.... This version is fine.... Highly recommended them for the price

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest review mate, i have heard that guides pops out for fun but these are the new batch so im hoping they have improved since, i dont use mono or shockleader with my fishing so i should be alright i hope. Thanks for watching 👍🐟

@richardsales6996

3 жыл бұрын

I heard this to about the earlier ones but some ppl forget year ago even century had a batch of rods that kept on snapping the only thing that they sorted it out of ppl wouldn't buy them me and my 17 year old son have soniks he has a sks 12 black i got my sk3 we use abu's or pen fathom 15s on them

This is interesting because i thought about geting one of these rods what would your advise be on this . I always like that people have done the homework . Thanks mate

@Masterfisherman

Жыл бұрын

I like the rods itself, it's brilliant and handles some good fish in Norway. But eyes are really brittle, they do pop off, other than that I can't fault the rod really.

@wickedtuna897

Жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman thanks fella shame about the eyes really . Just look like a lovely rod . Thanks for the help .something to think about cheers mate

Awesome rod hakan

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate 👍🐟

Great rod young man I've have the same rod💪👍👍👍

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍🎣

I remember watching the javelin event at the olympics and the talk was all about whole body muscle and technique. The javelin best performance come when its launched at 36 -40 degrees. I used to look at the horizon when casting and always hit the same distance but now I fix my sight above the horizon which makes me release the line earlier and it sends the weight in a higher arc and hopefully at the said angle. It works for me and Id like to know if anyone else has tried the method. Cheers Graham

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thats quite interesting mate never tried it but worth a try for sure. Thanks for watching 👍

@kf8575

3 жыл бұрын

Looking up at a 30-40° angle definitely makes a difference to the height and therefore arc of the cast without a doubt. I cant get on with fixed spool reels at all, so use a multiplier for all of my fishing. Looking at the horizon, the lead goes out on a flat trajectory, ploughs intonthe water at full speed at a much shorter distance, and causes big birdsnests.

Just got back fishing river tyne with the sonic teamed up with penn surfblaster six ounce spider no problems going to try south shields pier see how it copes

@Masterfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate hope u caught plenty fish 👍🎣

Mine snapped last week. First cast of the session on a 5oz lead. Sounded like a gun going off.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch that not good 🤦‍♂️ I haven't used mine yet but I ll do end of the month, get in touch with sonik and they ll replace the section for you mate 👍

@tytzup5397

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman good to know thanks.

@tytzup5397

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman a few emails and proof of purchase and my new butt section has been dispatched FOC. Well happy. Nice one mate.

Great video mate test test on that rod looks alright I still prefer my Shakespeare Agility I have the pair been using them for a good 3 years now love them only problem I have with mine are the real seats it don't work very well I need to upgrade them if you've got any thoughts on upgrading them

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to put the rod in real test when I hook into double figure hound this summer 😁 no idea about the reel seat mate. Maybe get a replacement for it ? Thanks for watching 👍 🎣

@hardcorefishermanofhull7438

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman I know problems mate hope you get that double figure fish on that rod I'm going to have a look at some other real seats that may work a bit better not sure on these ones

Good rod my mate has one and had plenty of eels on them

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Harley good to know. Thanks for watching 👍🎣

I've heard these rods snap but I'm unsure if down to use ,have you used it since this vid and would you recommend it ,thinking of buying one ,plus always good vids ,thanks

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul i haven't had chance to use the rod since so I can't say much at the minute. I will let you know once I take it out for a real test. Thanks for watching 👍

@t.m.sfishing1324

3 жыл бұрын

Okay thanks for getting back to me 👍

Yeah me and my mate went practice casting and his sks’s tip snapped on a cast

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

What weight lead was he casting with and did he have a shockleader tied to his mainline? Thanks for watching 👍 🎣

I’ve got the 13ft and it’s a great rod really pleased with it. Where did you get yours I’m after another but everywhere is out of stock.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

as i said it on the video, it was from ebay, i have been looking for them for ages but nowhere had them.

@richardsales6996

3 жыл бұрын

I to had trouble getting one for Christmas but got a better one for less money but thiers nothing wrong with these rods m8 the ones that you hear snapped is user error for the most part

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardsales6996 i will soon find out myself mate 👍

Nice video mate, fancy a new rod myself but haven’t a clue what to go for

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate you can have a go on this with your new mag 4 and see if u like it 👍🎣

@Paulglover76

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal, as soon as this lockdown is over we will get out for a session

@paulwalkey9672

3 жыл бұрын

I have a greys Apollo Extreme I use with the Penn mag 4 it's a great combo

@Paulglover76

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulwalkey9672 I have the greys Orion about 10 years old but a great rod which I use with the mag 4, it pings the lead out well,

How can you tell the difference in the 14ft version which one is for fixed spool and which one is for multiplier?

@Masterfisherman

Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott sorry for late reply, im pretty sure this 14ft one can be used with fixed or multiplier reel as it has sliding reel seat.

@scottkenny7661

Жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman ok great, thanks for the reply mate appreciate it 👍🏻

not a bad rod , but mine snapped on the top still waiting for replacement and bought a Mitchell Catch 3 pcs for spare and now using it while waiting

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Hope I don't snap mine 🤦‍♂️ thanks for watching mate 👍 🎣

@kahwayleongvincent3393

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman good luck m8 , hope to cya after the lockdown end and meet you at town hall steps

Seems like a stiffer blank then the Shakespeare Agility? Lookes great been looking at getting 1. Tight lines mate all the beast

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Yes mate definitely stiffer blank then shakespeare agility, can't wait to take it out and give it a good stick lol thanks for watching 👍 🎣

@l.r.sfishing4011

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman yea I bet mate!!!! Look forward to watching you cat plenty of fish on it bro. 😅 🎣🎣🎣

Have you had a look at the leeda icon new rods

@Masterfisherman

8 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas no never looked at leeda icon rods, but I know someone had 1, the old model and it'd snapped 😳

Theres defo inconsistency in these rods. I had a 14ft and hated it. I had 2 12 ft versions and loved em. Bought my dad a 12ft and he gets on great with it. Bit of tape under the reel seat and your laughing!! For 60 quid new I dont think theres much if anything better... if you get a good one that is. Had nice cod, hounds to double figures and decent Ray's on mine. Only sold em to fund one 13ft multi rod of higher quality. An upgrade if you will.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

They have come up in price big time, i hope they have improved the quality of the rod with this new batch.. We ll soon find out i hope 👍

good video hakan, i have the 13ft and i absolutely hate it, they are like broomsticks and unless u have a substantial fish on the end it’s got no feeling to it, i have literally had so many fish on and i’ve not even known they where on, a very disappointing rod

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you the honest review mate, I can not say anything just yet since I haven't used it properly, time will tell, these are the new batch so they might have been improved? Thanks for watching 👍🎣

@daveyjones4621

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman as i said great video mate and i hope they have improved mate, i bought mine from gerrys in morecambe last january they look fantastic rods but i have never liked it unfortunately hope u enjoy it though mate

what app did you use to measure the distance by walking?

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

App called ' GPS fields area measure' thanks for watching 👍🎣

I would get if their was 3 section version I did have the cheaper vader but found real seat to close to the butt for my liking plus it was to long in 14ft version when its taken apart for transporting for me so I sold them and bought icon fxd intead

@Masterfisherman

Жыл бұрын

Don't bother mate mine sat in the shed broken 🤦‍♂️🤣 dropped it off my tackle box and bottom ring turned into figure of 8 🤣

@leehughes2615

Жыл бұрын

I've herd rings are not very strong seem to of put the effort into the look of the rod but skimp on ring quality but I guess saying goes get what you pay for for alot more money you dont here anything bad about gravity rod so maybe says it al

@Masterfisherman

Жыл бұрын

I do like the actual rod but the rings pops out for fun, I'm getting the bottom guide fixed on Tuesday. It really does cast well and great bite detection on it. It ll do me fishing the mersey and up coming bass session.

Glad to have read comments. Seems the eyes are weak on these.

@Masterfisherman

Жыл бұрын

Whatever u do, do not drop them even its an inch high off the ground mate 🤦‍♂️🤣 guides and the ceramics inserts are awful, some of them broke on mine. Never bothered fixing it, now living In the shed 🤣

@UnseenSpirit

Жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman I was doing research to buy it but won't now lol. What are your go to beach casting rods? I have just discovered your channel so will look through your videos 👍

@Masterfisherman

Жыл бұрын

@UnseenSpirit Depend on what I'm fishing for but mainly use, anyfish anywhere 6&bait fixed spool and shakespeare agility surf 14ft 4-8oz casting rate. If you can afford it, I would recommend anyfish anywhere rods for sure!! Well come on board hope you enjoy the videos 👍🎣

@UnseenSpirit

Жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman nice. I've been looking at those brands and century rods as a treat to myself. I recently got a decent paid job so deserve it ;) lol.

Big test will be when you have a monster on the end of it mate.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Yes mate definitely 👍 will put this rod to real test when I target double figure hounds with it this may if we can get out that is 😏 Thanks for watching 👍 🎣

Seen quite a few snap now, hope yours doesn't and catches you plenty fish 🎣🎣👍

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

so far so good, but one of the ring has shattered, caught few flatties with it so far 😀👍🎣

Just got one today how is yours doing after a few months fishing with it

@Masterfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

I do like mine pal, used it all summer with bass fishing and served me well, taking it to cod fishing on the mersey this winter and see how it handles the big tide etc 👍

i got the anyfish anywere rod 13f fuji eyes straight through , the eyes on the black rods are rubbish , its a lovely stiff action on the black , but i dont know why they cheat on the cheese with rubbish inserts

@Masterfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Sks black was on top of my tackle box and accidentally dropped it and bottle guide smashed to peices 🤦‍♂️ such a rubbish guides on it, won't be getting another one for sure.

@dave1secondago

2 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman maybe get a price on it getting re whipped with fuji guides , ive heard a few people getting em done , depends on price though

oi oi hakan distance will come the more you use it it is a nice rod ...The world record for the surfcasting is held by Danny Moeskops who cast 313-325 yards you can beat that mate get the 0:35mm line out {15lb} 150g lead (5oz} shockleader is your choice ... see you in the championships dude ...lolol stay safe and take care

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 See u in the championship indeed mate haha thanks for watching 👍🎣

The 14 ft is to tippy imo. In a moderate tide it bends big time. I never saw the 13 ft version but I know the 12ft versions held great.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

i do like my 14ft rods mate i dont want any big or smaller lol well we ll see when i can get out to fish with it, thanks for watching Dave 👍🐟

@MASSEY16223

3 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of 13ft paired with Penn mag 4 and absolutely brilliant rods

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

@@MASSEY16223 nice one mate can't wait to take it out and give it a good stick. Thanks for watching 👍🎣

@davewalker3873

3 жыл бұрын

@@MASSEY16223 I wish I'd have the 13ft. Defo great starter rods.

They are well known to snap

Hows the rod going?

@Masterfisherman

10 ай бұрын

It's retired for now 🤦‍♂️😆 one of the guides broken on it.

@kevincarter4163

10 ай бұрын

​@@Masterfishermansame happened to mine, it was a good rod otherwise. I do wonder if the new version with "seaguide" guides would be worth investing in

They are great rods I have 2 of my own but becarefull the eyes have blown on mine after they fell but my own fault

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see comment like this as I wasnt 100% sure about the rod but first impressions are good. Thanks for watching 👍🎣

@dazhindle5708

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman just had to give you my opinion on them buddy great rod for the price I’m thinking of getting the multiplier version of these in the future too

Try it after a heavy frost Haken the ground will be harder. Tight lines mate

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea Les mate thanks for watching 👍 🎣

Can these rod take a shark for surf fishing

@Masterfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

I've caught smooth hound with this rod (small shark) not sure if they could handle over 20lb sharks tho 🤔

@andersonreid6845

2 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman awesome results, I was wondering is uk surf rod are the same in the USA rods. Some fishermen pull 400lb sharks long beachcasters and surf rods I wonder if our UK rod handle the job.

@Masterfisherman

2 жыл бұрын

@@andersonreid6845 budget rods like this one have no chance of landing 400lb sharks in my opinion, however there are some rods in the UK that capable landing big fish, I.e century rods, any fish anywhere rods.

Got one of these fs version... cannot fault it for the price

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Tom thanks for watching 👍🐟

@tomsalisbury4735

3 жыл бұрын

I have a tronixpro aphex tt conti tod and that sks black. The bite indication is fantastic. Heard reports of the tips snapping but I'll believe it when I see it

Bought 1 today mate any good???

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty impressed with it but only had couple of casts with it, hope I can try it out soon on the mersey or Anglesey 😁 Thanks for watching mate 👍🎣

@davebarham1886

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get it if you don’t mind me asking Ian.

@ianwilliams9842

3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to get mine now, an great vid bud. Will have to have a sesh soon bud

@ianwilliams9842

3 жыл бұрын

Akios guv gx8 longcast fixed spool to go with it

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

@@davebarham1886 did u check ebay mate ?

Get some shockleader on there and give it some stick.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

And pop the guides out lol hate that noise when shockleader hits the top eye 😁

@debbietucker1087

3 жыл бұрын

Veals stock a line which is tapered into a shockleader hence no knot.Think it goes from 18lb into a 70lb Check it out

@debbietucker1087

3 жыл бұрын

You only get 300 yrds tho Hakan

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

@@debbietucker1087 nice one will check it out thanks 👍

Shit rod will never buy another one of these only used it a few times and it snapped.

@Masterfisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no 🤦‍♂️ when was that mate? I'm hoping they have improved since they come out bce this is the new batch that has come out. Thanks the honest opinion on it 👍🎣

@anthonyllewellyn6968

3 жыл бұрын

@@Masterfisherman it snapped last June on a trip to Brixham. I only used it 4-5 times at the most. I spoke to a friend from work and he said its a common problem with them. Thats just me opinion on it mind.

Terrible rods I snapped 2 using light gear