Luv the vision mag.but sounds like vision have made great steps forward with this rod,
is there any nano technology involved in the blank or is it premium grade carbon ?
Vision do make top quality fishing gear and are now one of the driving forces in this area

 

They merely describe it as containing silica nano resin and a mix of carbon fibres. They must have done something pretty clever with both elements to make it so light without compromising strength or performance.

 

Great read Michael, you never mentioned what lines or # you were using? Only mention was of 15ft tip.

 

Rio Scandi Versi-Tip 34 gram, which is absolutely spot on for weight.

 

Michael,

Did you try it with a 38 gram line? Most of these modern nano rods seem to perform better with a heavier line. I know my Zeniths and Loop Cross S1 love being fully loaded!

Steve

 

Steve, it worked so well with the 34g - sheer delight - that I didn't feel any need to try with a heavier line, although I had originally intended to do so.

 

Michael,

The rod's expensive and new...and you like it!...You aren't really from Yorkshire at all, are you?

TT

 

For years I have been a beacon of steadfast economy, but now, having retired from formal work in May after more than 50 years, I felt like giving myself a little pat on the back (a week's consulting in Oman helps!).

However, well spotted.....

My great-grandfather and grandfather (born in Askrigg) were from Wensleydale. My father was born in London owing to his father's temporary detachment there by his company but was raised in what is now called Cleveland. My father married a Devonian at the outbreak of World War 2 and after the war went to work in his father-in-law's company, hence my being raised in Devon. I married a Yorkie in the 70s and this has been my home ever since. So I'm respectably connected even if not 100%.

 

Spotted this rod some time ago and fully expected it to be well reviewed.
If it had been a five or 6 I would be seriuosly tempted.
Notwithstanding a cupborard full of rods!
H

 

The only downside seems to be the price, ill hang on untill the new rod of the moment comes along and these hit the second hand market.

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The only downside seems to be the price, ill hang on untill the new rod of the moment comes along and these hit the second hand market.

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And it's hard to come across for sale , I really wanted to try one but could only find them for sale in France when I looked so ended up with some thing else.

 

They are for sale here in Devonf and gac
Vision XO Double-Hand Salmon Rods

 

I know this thread is a couple of years old but in my defence I’m new to the forum (1st post) so please bear with me. I’m just about to begin my fourth season of salmon fishing and while I’ve loved learning to cast with and fishing with my 13’ Oracle I feel I’ve reached a point where I’m ready for an upgrade so have been reading as many reviews as I can before hitting the tackle shop and hopefully trying out one or two.
I was seriously impressed with this review of the Vision XO 13’ 6” #8 by MCXFisher (Vision should sign him up as a brand ambassador) however, I wondered if anyone could offer up any strong contenders to add to my short list alongside the XO?

 

Thanks. Saw the article on RJC rods in T&S and have seen good reports on the forum too. Will check out Ross's website.

 

Ferretwrangler,

welcome to the Forum, which is a wonderful asset for novices and indeed everyone else.

To help you Vision have introduced the Custom range of rods one price step below the XO (which has gained a graphene layer and a price hike). I haven't had a chance to try the Custom rods but hope to get my hands on one later this year. Interestingly, they have adopted an unusual design aim: rather than having a consistent action across the range, they claim to have optimised the action of each rod to match the likely circumstances of its use. There are benefits of such an approach - there were signs of it in the short-lived MAG range - but it would mean that the 13 and 14 footers might have very different characters, and you'd need to be clear as to your user requirement.

There's also the entry level Hero 13' 7", which is one of the nicest rods I've used in years. Indeed, as I said in the review, if I didn't already have the XO, I would have bought the Hero. Its greatest virtue is the way in which it communicates everything going on in the cast through your hands through an action that handles a very wide range of lines exceptionally well.

Outside the Vision range, the last two rods I tried were both Sage Igniters, which I wouldn't recommend to you at your early stage of development. You might, however, wish to try the Sage Sonic 13' 6", which has a fuller action and at an RRP of £949 is closer to the XO, or the Pulse at the same length RRP £699.

I haven't tried any of the new range of Hardy or Loop rods, so can't suggest either way.

 

Thanks for the detailed response MCXFisher?. With such a bewildering range of offerings it really helps to have the benefit of input from more experienced and knowledgable anglers like yourself. Will certainly take a look at the alternatives you've suggested.