Beach Buddy

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Beach Buddy

#1 Post by stevo74 »

Firstly Happy New year to everyone !

Looking at getting a Beach buddy soon as my old brolly is on it's last legs (or leg even!)
My budget is up to €80 and was hoping to get one with a carry bag too.
Anyone got any recommendations?

Also I was checking a few websites and Glasgow angling have the Ron Thompson Beach Buddy Shelta ( which comes with carry bag) while all others seem to have the Ron Thompson Beach Shelter (no mention of carry bag). Does anyone know if these two shelters are actually the same or are just different versions? The pics do look different but don't want to go on that alone as there is a £20 price difference (links below)

http://www.fishingmegastore.com/ron-tho ... ~2185.html
http://www.fishtec.co.uk/buy.cfm/fishin ... /yes/52098

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Re: Beach Buddy

#2 Post by kstaff »

Buy an Igloo for 85 euro fantastic piece of kit!!!

www.efishsell.com
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Re: Beach Buddy

#3 Post by paul skelly »

kstaff wrote:Buy an Igloo for 85 euro fantastic piece of kit!!!

http://www.efishsell.com

i second that :D igloo seems the beter buy,but the people who have the ron tomson wil probably disagree.
the igloo is much faster to set up :wink:
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Re: Beach Buddy

#4 Post by MerseyBoy »

Igloo all the way...stress free :)
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Re: Beach Buddy

#5 Post by Labyrinthfish »

100% The Igloo , best beach shelter by far !
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Re: Beach Buddy

#6 Post by stevo74 »

cheers guys , that looks like a unaminous verdict !



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Re: Beach Buddy

#7 Post by kaylemf »

igloos are really good! very easy to set up too!
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Re: Beach Buddy

#8 Post by daminim »

Have the RT beach buddy, no issues with it at all and it most definatley comes with a bag no matter who/where you buy it from. although when the time comes to replace - i will have a look at the igloo from all the reviews. you have the option of making it stand tall or low to fit two anglers in. cosy. :D


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Re: Beach Buddy

#9 Post by miegas »

hi, I'm looking for buddy. there everyone writing Ian Golds Igloo the best, but I want ask who have this on, how ling is it when packed. thanks
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Re: Beach Buddy

#10 Post by stevo74 »

Thanks again guys. Igloo it is. One last question - as it looks a bit cumbersome, does anyone know of a good rod carrier that might be able to take the igloo as well?

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Re: Beach Buddy

#11 Post by kstaff »

Ian Golds rod carrier you're only man!! :D
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Beach Buddy

#12 Post by stevo74 »

Cheers.would the smaller one suffice with 2 rods?
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Re: Beach Buddy

#13 Post by Labyrinthfish »

The Small one will take the Igloo, 2 rods and your Rod stand can be attached outside.
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