Wychwood Extricator MLT rod and Extricator 5000fd reel Product Review

John gives an honest review of his new lighter fishing rods and reels.
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[@justinsteel6360]

New subscriber. Love your content and reviews. Im huge fan of the wychwood extricator rods. Keep up the great work

[@thecarpsmith]

That’s a great review for two quality Wychwood products. Nicely done sir.

[@Beesa10]

12ft & 13ft rods are good for long distance casting on big lakes and for controlling the lunges of hard fighting fish but I tend to fish smaller lakes, canals and rivers and many times an underarm cast is all that is needed. I find the lighter weight and 5ft transport length of a 2 piece 10ft rod more convenient than the 6ft plus of the longer rods. I also find with a 10ft rod I'm less likely to snag my line on tree branches and brambles around me. The transport length of my extendable net handle is just over 5ft so one or two 10ft rods and my landing net pack down together neatly which helps protect the rods and makes a mobile approach easier.

[@gothicgorey]

I think of purchasing one of the these rods in a 9ft for close in with a centerpin float and free lining tactics . My only concern is if the rod is a bit stiff for smaller fish say your tench and such. Is the action a through action?

[@TheAnglerFiles]

@gothicgorey I would say it may be a little stiff for smaller targets. I found on the 3lb the backbone kicks in just below the connection point of the 2 peices. It's a great rod, but I ended up getting 2.75 TC rods for more enjoyment with even smaller fish.

[@ТаутиевТамерлан]

Hello, all the best and good, do you have Wichwoods that are 10ft or 9ft ??? Thank you!

[@carpfishingcanada9073]

Hi! Do you know if there are any carp fishing places near Caledon/ Orangeville area? Great video!

[@Tilbily]

New sub here, enjoy your videos. I think this is the rod I'll order for next year. Just wondering what # test braid you go with ?

[@TheAnglerFiles]

Welcome @Tilbily, I think you'll be happy with the rods. I have now had several 30's up to 38.10 lb with them and they are great. As for the braid, usually 30 lb power pro slick 8 v2 is what I use, and when on mono, 15 lb Gardner GTHD.

[@Tilbily]

​@@TheAnglerFiles ordered this rod after your reply. Painful wait for a warmup to cast it. But man, you're spot on. Good bang for the buck, and great cast distance if needed. Cheers !

[@arachnoskull6311]

Thanks for this i'm in the USA looking for my next set of carp/pike/catfish rods can these throw pack bait ok with a 2.5 or 3oz feeder lead?

[@TheAnglerFiles]

I have used pack bait with them. I don't go to heavy with it or try to cast to far. But it does handle some pack bait to 50 or so yrds

[@rob8228]

Thanks for getting the Review out John. I've always liked the cork handles and my float rods are cork the only downside I've had with them is I've had mice take a liking to them in the garage

[@NathanKCutler]

Great review John, hope to see more of these!

[@timpetrak4780]

Very thorough review. Well done

[@johnwhite9175]

I love that there's a big carp fishing scene in America. John from England

[@TheAnglerFiles]

The scene in America is getting big. Here in Canada we are going to catch up fast.

[@aarondavies8486]

Me to mate its like watching old English fishing untouched waters but just on a massive scale

[@aarondavies8486]

Hi mate are the routers plastic I know the body are mag really thinking off getting some as I have trio rex that are all aluminium

[@billcollins6705]

Stick with your Trios, Okuma are as tough as they come.

[@TheAnglerFiles]

I really couldn't say what the internal components are. I have handled a lot of big fish with these reels up to just over 38 lbs and they work as well as they did day 1. I am not careful with my gear either.

[@aljosamaksimovic2240]

10ft 3,5lb for me best for fishing, I have DAM XT1 10ft 3.5lb best rod i ever have slim,light,perfect rod

[@trfmcdeathwish4312]

Thnx for the info 👍🏻👍🏻

[@billcollins6705]

Good blanks, nice handles, but the guides are very poor . I had 2 inserts fall out the first time I used mine, a well known problem. At least the newer 'plus' model is fitted with Minimas.

[@TheAnglerFiles]

Ive used mine the the heat of summer and down to sub zero temps. Bounced them off rocks and thrown them in the bushes. As of yet, I've had no issues. Plenty of quality fish landed and they perform fantastically.

[@justinsteel6360]

@@TheAnglerFiles same for me. Mine had some rough use on my local tidal river with no problems 👌. Great reviews

[@aarondavies8486]

Get some sonik xtractor pros mate 10ft best rods you will buy at 10ft

[@billcollins6705]

@@aarondavies8486 I've since got some Prologic element 10ft'ers, practically identical to the Xtractor Pro, great rods.

[@aarondavies8486]

@@billcollins6705 they don't have a retractable butt do they