What Happens if You Pull A Lidl Too Hard On A Cheap Rod

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What Happens if You Pull A Lidl Too Hard On A Cheap Rod

#1 Post by uvox »

I bought one of these rods in Lidl over 3 years ago. Advertised as telescopic beach rods, suitable for sea fishing (came with a fixed spool reel which seems reasonable). Just thought I'd show you what happened when I was trying to pull out of some weed at Ennereilly last week.

I really wasn't pulling that hard...:)

So, if you have the same model, take care when that 10LB bass comes along.

Oh well, better stick with the old ABU and Shakespeares from now on....[attachment=3]lidl_rod1.jpg[/attachment][attachment=2]lild_rod2.jpg[/attachment]
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i had the same problem with their brollies the pole broke in half in about5-10mph winds... :cry: :cry: :( :(
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#3 Post by Security man »

Lads... in all fairness like. :lol:
What did you expect?

Thats like saying you got a 50 year old car for a tenner and now your whynging because the exhaust fell off!! :lol:
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You pay for what you get. :wink: :roll: :lol: :oops:
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#5 Post by steverbyrne »

I did the same thing with that rod, did not take much weed.....so I invested in a new diawa supercast and havent broke it yet....fingers crossed.
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#6 Post by fishermannum1 »

the gear is cheep for a reason, cos its dirt!!!
Security man wrote:Lads... in all fairness like. :lol:
What did you expect?

Thats like saying you got a 50 year old car for a tenner and now your whynging because the exhaust fell off!! :lol:
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I was trying it out for a bit of craic. No real harm done, though a few quid wasted. I continued on with my "proper" gear. But if you've got that rod - well, watch out...
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#8 Post by corbyeire »

telescopics are prone to that no matter what the brand, saying that i had a 3 pound bass break the top section on an aldi telescopic spin rod :lol:
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dogfish4896 wrote:You pay for what you get. :wink: :roll: :lol: :oops:


and just to be sure :wink:

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR :lol: :lol:.
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[quote="uvox"]I was trying it out for a bit of craic...[/quote]

Or should that be "crack"?
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#11 Post by dan »

after my brolly i swore i'd never buy gear from lidl again...... :!: :!: :!: :!:
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I'm glad I didn't buy my Lifejacket there now..... :shock:
I'd be Bass bait by now.
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