which rod should i get??????????

At the suggestion of various members and given the magazines will run a mile from criticising a piece of kit, here is your chance to tell us what you really think about a rod, reel, line, lure... keep it legal please!

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coddingya
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which rod should i get??????????

#1 Post by coddingya »

i broke my 14' fiberglass rod last week caught it in the boot when closing damn those late night fishing trips
i would like some tips on best place to get a new one as funds are very stretched with the big R :cry:
would like another 14' maybee 15' fiberglass rod not a big fan of carbon fibre i always get my big stuff like rods reels etc at the fishing expo but didn't need a new one in februaury have loads of 12 footers but cant get the long casts with these so any info would be much appreciated i will buy online so even links and if you know what the dreaded shipping costs are would be even better :D
keep those lines thight and follow advice below lol
when fishing on the beach, more important than bait are two things
1, a seat cause a cold wet arse is no good
2, jax roll cause you dont want to get caught out!!!! and using your socks is rough!!
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Re: which rod should i get??????????

#2 Post by nige »

posts removed. please keep it on topic.
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coddingya
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Re: which rod should i get??????????

#3 Post by coddingya »

ok, any ideas on rods then???
when fishing on the beach, more important than bait are two things
1, a seat cause a cold wet arse is no good
2, jax roll cause you dont want to get caught out!!!! and using your socks is rough!!
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coddingya
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Re: which rod should i get??????????

#4 Post by coddingya »

the last post sounded sarcastic when i read it back, not meant to be cheers
when fishing on the beach, more important than bait are two things
1, a seat cause a cold wet arse is no good
2, jax roll cause you dont want to get caught out!!!! and using your socks is rough!!
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#5 Post by sea serpant »

how much ya willing to spend?? i mean something like the 3 piece penn powerstix is 15ft long and quite a pleasant rod to fish with and can be found in some irish tackle shops at about 90 euro. I realise that thats cheap for some people and not for others but i believe its well worth waiting a lil bit longer to get a decent rod....
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#6 Post by mann »

Hi Coddinya

I know you say the funds are tight at the moment, but if its possible you should stick a few bob away whenever you get your money, this way you will be able to get a decent rod that will serve you well and give you a great deal of pleasure over the years,

Rather then rush out to buy a cheap rod that wont do what you want of it, I would suffer on with what I have until I had the cash to get what’s needed for your style of fishing,

I bought a second hand rod to add to the collection that would have cost ,€400 new, I got it for €80, had to replace 3 guides and enjoy using this rod more then some of the rods that I paid a lot more money for when new,

Keep your eye on the tackle for sale on this site your sure to get what you need for a lot less then you think,
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coddingya
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Re: which rod should i get??????????

#7 Post by coddingya »

thanks a million for the replys
i know about saving for the one i want, but im fishing the easter 2 day comp in wexford and its this weekend i might be able to scrape together 90 skilleros if i dont pay the phone he he he (if you know my wife i did pay it ok) what shop would you recomend im in carlow not really any good shops for sea angling down here i usually deal with pat clinton in lucan doesnt have alot of stock but he looks after you and will get it in if he knows you. but i cant wait for pat this time
when fishing on the beach, more important than bait are two things
1, a seat cause a cold wet arse is no good
2, jax roll cause you dont want to get caught out!!!! and using your socks is rough!!
Brendan keogh

Re: which rod should i get??????????

#8 Post by Brendan keogh »

Hows it going Cod,

I am just down the road from you in Athy, give me a PM when you get a minute, maybe have a session together.

Cheers
Brendan

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