which rod / reel?

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clayton
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which rod / reel?

#1 Post by clayton »

hi guys

as per title, new to distance casting, and looking for a reasonably priced rod reel combo, open to any suggestions
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Re: which rod / reel?

#2 Post by AG »

clayton wrote:hi guys

as per title, new to distance casting, and looking for a reasonably priced rod reel combo, open to any suggestions

just for tournament casting or fishing or both ?
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Re: which rod / reel?

#3 Post by paddyc »

Zziplex Primo Synchro, a great fishing rod and and no stranger to the casting court
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Re: which rod / reel?

#4 Post by chiefbrody »

paddyc wrote:Zziplex Primo Synchro, a great fishing rod and and no stranger to the casting court


any recommendations on where to buy online?
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#5 Post by bigsod »

Try uk hooks, gerrys of morcambes build can be dodgy so beware of them.
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Re: which rod / reel?

#6 Post by chrisfeeney30 »

chiefbrody wrote:
paddyc wrote:Zziplex Primo Synchro, a great fishing rod and and no stranger to the casting court


any recommendations on where to buy online?


its your lucky day.viewtopic.php?f=22&t=27635

Very nice rod by the way, can put a lead a long way and is also a brilliant fishing rod
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Re: which rod / reel?

#7 Post by chiefbrody »

chrisfeeney30 wrote:
chiefbrody wrote:
paddyc wrote:Zziplex Primo Synchro, a great fishing rod and and no stranger to the casting court


any recommendations on where to buy online?


its your lucky day.viewtopic.php?f=22&t=27635

Very nice rod by the way, can put a lead a long way and is also a brilliant fishing rod




Thanks lads
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Re: which rod / reel?

#8 Post by ashu123 »

go for a cheap daiwa rod. dont waste money on 30-40 euro rods. go for a 80 euro rod. check out cash converters for multipliers. i would recommend a shakespeare.
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Re: which rod / reel?

#9 Post by gerryl »

Abu reel m8 (made in Sweden...not china!) 6500/1 - 7000/1 try the rocket ...just got a 'Shimano Cardiff 401' but havn't got a chance to use it yet!...


00= right hander 01 = left hand


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Re: which rod / reel?

#10 Post by mullets »

Have a look at the abu enticer .61 euros from baumans. .I have 3 abu myself enticer , equaliser .viper. good rod for the price. If you can get you hands on an equaliuser get that
.It should be about same price as enticer.As for reels I would suggest a slosh 30 .Great alround reel . and will last a lifetime. They cost about 100 euro.Try buy and sell for a second hand
one .
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