Rod stands??????

[wilky83]

Hi i was wodering if anyone could recommend a good stand for general rock beach type sea fishing????

[Danny M.]

Ian Golds Match stands are good quality stands, can be got for a single rod or multiple rods. Will be available in any good tackle shop.

[smicker]

I use a shakesphere Salt rod stand, been using it since June on beach rock and pier and have had no problems with it

Ian

[teacher]

If you're getting the Ian Golds rest, its also worth getting a leg-lock kit.

If you want the flexibility to switch from a single to double cup rest you can get the attachments. Only takes a minute to switch over the cups.

[James Barry]

Cant go wrong with the ian gold rod stand well worth the money!!

[Ronald]

I can't fault the ian golds stand ,I've been using the same stand for well over 10 years now and its never gave me any problems ,even when it gets hammered by breaking waves whilst cod fishing in the winter of my fav rock mark it keeps coming back for more

[wilky83]

Thanks for all the help looks like ian gold it is!

[Rockhopper]

I can't fault the ian golds stand ,I've been using the same stand for well over 10 years now and its never gave me any problems ,even when it gets hammered by breaking waves whilst cod fishing in the winter of my fav rock mark it keeps coming back for more

Note to Ian, must not make stands so strong

Tom.

[kstaff]

Ian Golds!!! I have mine 15 years now and it's never let me down! Exceptional quality!!!

[JAMMYJOEY]

Hey mate. I been using a shakespear one for years with no problems but i've just bought a new Imax one. This thing is Gucci kit and well worth £35. It has 2 rod holders adjustable legs and extending leg locking kit which works like a piston and they're anodised to protect the metal. Check them out before you buy! Highly recomended

[wilky83]

Sounds good JAMMYJOEY where could i get one online????

[beachcaster]

the ian golds stand is the dogs watsits ,thats why so many people use them mate !!!!!

[JAMMYJOEY]

Hey mate. Send me a pm with an e mail address and i'll take some pics of the Imax stand so you can have a good look and make your mind up first. The Ian Golds stuff is good quality also as the rest of the guy's have already said but in my opinion this is even better. I wouldn't have bought it otherwise.

[Rockhopper]

JAMMYJOE,

"I wouldn't have bought it otherwise." when you've had your Imax for 10 years or more, like some of the guys on here then you can give advice thats worthwhile mate. It was only 3 years ago that Ian Golds had to take an injunction out against Imax to stop them from copying his tripods, if that tells you anything

Tom.

[JAMMYJOEY]

Well Tom i didn't realise that kit had to be tested for 10 years in order to check it's quality. As i said in an earlier post, i have used a Shakespear rod rest for about 15 years with no problems but that dosen't mean that it's as good as the new Imax one. I saw a Golds rest and an Imax one side by side in the shop and bought what i thought was the better product if that tells you anything and with about 30 years angling experience i would like to think that my advice is worthwhile.

[Rockhopper]

Well Tom i didn't realise that kit had to be tested for 10 years in order to check it's quality. As i said in an earlier post, i have used a Shakespear rod rest for about 15 years with no problems but that dosen't mean that it's as good as the new Imax one. I saw a Golds rest and an Imax one side by side in the shop and bought what i thought was the better product if that tells you anything and with about 30 years angling experience i would like to think that my advice is worthwhile.

I take it all back! you are obviously an expert, having used a Shakespeare rod rest for the last 15 years

Tom.

[cormology]

C'mon now lads we all have our own personal opinions and favorites at the end of the day and we should respect this.
I suppose we all know the ian golds stand has been tried and tested along with shakespeare. The imax one looks the business alright but we'll have to see if it stands the test of time.
Personally i use the ian golds super match and find it faultless really.

[Dave]

Has anyone ever used the Veals PRO Tripod? They seem to be quite similar to the Parker ones. I'm considering getting one and liked the fact that its got no plastic bits on it, I'm just wondering how it compares with the Ian Golds ones and if its worth the extra money?

[paul mason]

Rockhopper how dare you? i think gammytoe has a point the imax stuff is rapid everyone has one

[dbrock]

one thing for sure is i cant fault the imax green and black smock second to the old titan,,, as far as tripods ive always gone for the ian golds and have never been let down,,

if you do go for the imax tri pod please let us know how your getting on with it in the future
cheers