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#1 Post by **Richie07** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:22 pm

How much are they? and can anyone recommend a good one or are they more or less all the same quality?.Have been using the old style jigger and find it a bit heavy to be lugging around.

#2 Post by **BigPhil** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:22 pm

ian golds are among one of the best along with mustad and parker also.

#3 Post by **beachcaster** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:32 pm

ian goulds is about the best either 6ft. or 7ft. if you use a longer rod ,prices very so shop about have loook in sea angler veals or gerrys of morecombe.

#4 Post by **Jon** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 8:26 pm

I've just bought a standard one from Veals. It was delivered quickly, relatively cheap but also well made.

#5 Post by **Richie07** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:05 pm

Thanks lads,appreciated

Rockhopper · #6 Post by **Rockhopper** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:16 pm

There is only one name in rod-stands "Ian Golds" they were the first and still are the best value for money.

A few have ripped them off, but no one has ever made a better stand.

Tom.

#7 Post by **Donagh** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:34 pm

I have the telescopic Ian gold one which has spikes at the feet which makes them more stable than the imitations which are generaly flat. Its easy to fold up and the telescopic legs make it good on uneven rocky ground. The non-telescopic versions look more stable though.

Donagh

Streamdance · #8 Post by **Streamdance** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:17 pm

Hello,

is the telescopic system of the Ian Golds durable?

Thanks,
Thilo

Rockhopper · #9 Post by **Rockhopper** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:22 am

The telescopic is well durable and in some ways better than the normal Match Stand. The Match Stand is perfect for the beach, be it sand or shingle, but the telescopic is great for jetties and rock marks because you can have your rod at any height that suits.

It fits in any car without any hassle, its the cheapest in his range and he sells loads of them, so they must be happy with them.

Tom.

#10 Post by **BigPhil** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:07 pm

i have the telescopic myself, great for rock marks but i wanted something a bit more steady for the beach so im getting a 7ft super match this weekend.also recently won a parker double cup telescopic tripod and these are also fairly good and light.

#11 Post by **Lee337** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:18 pm

Phil, are you still looking for one that floats?

Lee

b0ogaloo · #12 Post by **b0ogaloo** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 12:57 am

<snigger> :lol:

Andy

#13 Post by **Richie07** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:22 am

Rockhopper wrote:The telescopic is well durable and in some ways better than the normal Match Stand. The Match Stand is perfect for the beach, be it sand or shingle, but the telescopic is great for jetties and rock marks because you can have your rod at any height that suits.

It fits in any car without any hassle, its the cheapest in his range and he sells loads of them, so they must be happy with them.

Tom.

What size does it fold down to?,would you fit it in a 1.95m rod bag?

Rockhopper · #14 Post by **Rockhopper** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:35 am

Richie,

Closed it measures 1.20m, if you don't swivel the head it only measures 1.07m.

What sets Ian Golds apart from the others on the market is the quality of the aluminium and how well designed the plastic parts are. To light a weight is not good because it will bend easy or even snap.

I seen the prototype of one he will be bringing out some time next year, it is coated in black plastic, it looks pretty good 8)

Hope this helps you.
Tom.

#15 Post by **Richie07** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:42 am

Rockhopper wrote:Richie,

Closed it measures 1.20m, if you don't swivel the head it only measures 1.07m.

What sets Ian Golds apart from the others on the market is the quality of the aluminium and how well designed the plastic parts are. To light a weight is not good because it will bend easy or even snap.

I seen the prototype of one he will be bringing out some time next year, it is coated in black plastic, it looks pretty good 8)

Hope this helps you.
Tom.

Cheers Tom,am gonna have a look for one of those on Saturday,thanks.

#16 Post by **BigPhil** » Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:30 pm

yeah lee and boogie, last time i make one with stainless steel font legs anyway! :wink: :lol: