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Post by mick75 on Jan 7, 2008 15:26:42 GMT
i have a 7ft Ian golds match its great especially in big surf conditions...
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Post by wightshark on Jan 11, 2008 16:24:07 GMT
Just got myself a 6ft Ian Golds supermatch (double rod) up scotties, a little bit dearer than online but very well made. £38. Thanks for the reviews.
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Post by blank king on Jan 12, 2008 22:48:02 GMT
Got me a 6ft today for £33 (Rovers in Fareham). Also got the trace holder and the leg locks. Yet to try out, but seems the biz
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Post by wightshark on Jan 12, 2008 23:04:32 GMT
Tried mine out today, can't fault it!
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Post by crazyplums on Apr 30, 2008 19:46:16 GMT
i use the 6ft match tripod, much better than the 6ft standard goldsie. have added the leg lock kit, though i'll soon modify that as it's a bit pants, and have also added the single cup at the base, and the single V at the top, allowing either a 3rd rod to be used, or allows me to use a single rod down the centre (better balance in rough weather) in matches.
superb tripod, though the new daiwa one looks a fair piece of kit!
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Post by solehunter on Apr 30, 2008 19:55:33 GMT
I have looked at one that has the rest bit with `locking`bits that means you have to jerk the rod out to the left or right just to get it out, if you see what i mean? Sod that! No good for bass fishing when you want to get the rod out of the rest double quick!
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Post by crazyplums on Apr 30, 2008 20:01:02 GMT
I have looked at one that has the rest bit with `locking`bits that means you have to jerk the rod out to the left or right just to get it out, if you see what i mean? Sod that! No good for bass fishing when you want to get the rod out of the rest double quick! not a problem! in fact it's ideal for bass fishing, i have the rod pointing about 45 degrees to the water, you turn the top bar to point away from the water, meaning you simply strike away from the water, as you would normally, much more secure as by having the rod on the V furthest from the water, you can use basic physics to make it an extremely stable tripod, the priciple is even the same on the 4ft goldsie! i never (ok, extremely rarely) have my rods pointing straight out to sea. having the rods point at an angle or along the beach, and having the V pointing back from the water, is as stable as you can possibly make it. |
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Post by solehunter on May 1, 2008 21:19:28 GMT
Oh right, good advise, i may get it after all then!
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Post by eddy on Aug 9, 2008 21:28:31 GMT
I have looked at one that has the rest bit with `locking`bits that means you have to jerk the rod out to the left or right just to get it out, if you see what i mean? Sod that! No good for bass fishing when you want to get the rod out of the rest double quick! not a problem! in fact it's ideal for bass fishing, i have the rod pointing about 45 degrees to the water, you turn the top bar to point away from the water, meaning you simply strike away from the water, as you would normally, much more secure as by having the rod on the V furthest from the water, you can use basic physics to make it an extremely stable tripod, the priciple is even the same on the 4ft goldsie! i never (ok, extremely rarely) have my rods pointing straight out to sea. having the rods point at an angle or along the beach, and having the V pointing back from the water, is as stable as you can possibly make it. spot on cp,it's designed to be used that way,fishing your rods match style ;D |
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Post by lighty on Aug 19, 2008 20:29:48 GMT
When my Breakaway one packs up, maybe in another twenty/thirty years time I may be interested in one. Do they weigh more than 7 ounces only I hate carrying heavy stuff? lol
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Post by Arthura on Sept 25, 2008 21:27:24 GMT
I have the 6 foot Standard version with the cups and rig holder, not as good as the match, but a excellent tripod nether the less  Mark. |
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Post by blunderbust on Jan 2, 2009 2:30:32 GMT
Also got the blue Shakespear tripod and yes agree that it is a bit fiddly but once it is up and ready to take the rods it only instills confidence. I feel happy to have my rods on it and know that they are going to be safe. When the legs are all extended and the locking system is secure it is mega stable and it also has the central hook so that a weight can be attached giving it even more stability. The leg locking bars can double as a location to hang baited or unbaited traces ready for quick change overs.
I paid £34 at my local Tackle shop in Arbroath.
Jimmy
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