Built by Ernie McGrath, a well known Rod Builder and specialist angler here in Cork, all blanks are supplied by the U.K's biggest supplier of Specialist Carp blanks, Harrison Advanced Rods. Harrison supply a wide range of Blanks to cover all situations from margin fishing, to medium and long range.Built using the latest tapers and materials, the core range is made up of four different blanks, Ballista, Chimera, Torrix and Trebuchet.All rods are built to exacting standards utilising the very best in high quality fittings from Fugi, Seymo and Pacific Bay.Standard and custom finishes available.A full list of options and prices are available from Ernie by contacting him by phone at 085 7407632 or by e-mail at ernestmcgrath@eircom.net.

   Ballista

Very slim with more action in the butt than our other rods the Ballista remains a very firm favourite for medium range fishing, though the wide range of tests curves include the legendary 13’ 4lb model which produces awesome distance. Available with a rugged unground finish or with custom colours for a little extra.

Chimera

The Chimera is a forgiving rod compared to some on the market yet it casts as well as many stiffer rods but has the elasticity to soak up any last lunges of a big fish in close. Available in test curves from1.5lb to 3.5lb it can cover all the angles. It also looks the buisness with a stunning black grey weave pattern blended into a gloss ground carbon finish at the tip.

Torrix

The Torrix is a market leader in terms of blank design utilising new tapers and the latest materials to produce fantastic performance at low diameter and weight. Available at 12 ft in 2.75lb to 3.5lb test and at 13 ft in 3lb to 3.5lb ft. The design of the blank balances the compression and tension performance to optomise the balance between casting and playing fish. Finished beutifully with a 1k carbon fabric which strenghtens the rod , improves hoop strength and reduces torque. It also looks good.

Trebuchet

A lethal weapon in capable hands. Available in 12 and 13ft, the twelve alone has produced distances of 200yds. Designed by Steve harrison in conjunction with some of the best long distance casters in the U.K. A real specialist tool if your up to it. Great for bags and method at over a hundred yards.

 Ernie specialises in Carp and Pike rods but also builds rods for Game and Sea angling. A full list of options and prices are available from Ernie by contacting him by phone at 085 7407632 or by e-mail at ernestmcgrath@eircom.net.