Wilson Live Fibre Blade N Tails RLFBT08

Wilson live fibre rods – I have 3 Wilson live fibre rods, the latest addition being a blades and tails 15-30lb. I also have a 6-8kg spin and 8-15kg overhead. The reel seat on the blades and tails is crappy to say the least, when fighting a fish it feels as though the reel is likely to come off it’s mount at any time. The tip also fell apart without any undue stress… Read more

which was the catalyst for this review.

They all have issues with guides. The 6-8 and 8-15 get corrosion on the guides even though they are washed down after every trip. I remember a 10-20lb Wilson spin rod I had about 5 or 6 years ago was generally just a poorly finished rod with fittings coming off. They all looked good in the shop though...

These rods are a midrange rod at around $230-$250 and I would expect a lot more. The blanks are nice and they have a nice feel but lack the finish. The blades and tails is the worst rod I have ever owned. By far.

I will never buy another Wilson rod again, which is a shame as they are a local company and I have tried to support them but this is the last time.