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Post by skatenchips on Apr 17, 2007 17:02:44 GMT
Yes lads,I hear ya....made a phone call to Veals today quite a large shop in Bristol for some info rec,s etc One of the guru,s there said even with my F/S set up I should be doin 100yds +............. O the shame  Also told him of the 7HT........went all gaga.....loved the idea of that as a starter multi....so at least thats good. But christ...said I wanted to spend £100 squid on a 13ft + rod....as a starter remember..!!!! Seems ive underestimated............ surfblaster rods £160 Greys xxx 190 veals own jobby..£199 seems I gotta wait a while longer..  Ive seen loads of 13footers on fleabay that quote £200 squid new ....sellin for £100 ish but I dont know what im buying  never mind....ill learn.!!....patience Gazza Gaz  |
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Post by slippery on Apr 17, 2007 17:11:04 GMT
I would go second hand twice as much rod for ya dosh!!!
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Post by skatenchips on Apr 17, 2007 17:18:31 GMT
I musta spent to much time lookin at forums Slipp even the so called....ferraris get slagged off by someone or another.....I have no experience in your sport so dunno if there talkin B*****X ....or is a genuine comment. Me thinks you guys are all rodded up already.....So If I see summit within me budget,.....ill give ya a shout maybe you could say if to stear clear or not. anyway enuff O this nonsense..!!!...lol Gaz ......... Just think .....I havent even asked about boat tackle yet ...........poor you.....lolol |
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Post by eccles on Apr 17, 2007 20:23:26 GMT
Skaty, There is a bloke on ebay selling Fox Impressa 13ft Rods for £30 + P&P These are carbon rods with Fuji rings and I have heard some good stuff about them although not tried one meself. Even so, that is an incredible price for such a rod and if I was in the market I would get one as the average tackle shop price for those rods is at least £60.
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Post by skatenchips on Apr 18, 2007 12:57:53 GMT
Whilst sniffin on ebay for that fox rod.....which does sound to good to be true. I stumbled over this link.. The jargon reads ok...... www.fireflyangling.com/products.htmThe silhouette 13.7ft multi one...  Any thoughts Eccles cheers Gaz |
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Post by eccles on Apr 18, 2007 16:34:49 GMT
Those 12 -13 ft 3 piece rods look well tasty to me for the money. I strongly suspect that this guy has designed a pretty good rod then got the chinese to make it for him. I had half a mind to do it meself a couple of years ago but not sure that mrs would approve the minimum order level of 500 rods (LOL). That is not a problem - some of the chinese factories have got quite good at making them in recent years E.g. I know that some Shakespeare rods are being made there.
Sorry but I can't comment on the Silhouette range as I am not a fresh water man; therefore anything that can't cast at least 6 ozs is no good to me. I still think the Fox Impressa which the ebay guy is offering is slightly better value.
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Post by slippery on Apr 18, 2007 16:42:10 GMT
Those 12 -13 ft 3 piece rods look well tasty to me for the money. I strongly suspect that this guy has designed a pretty good rod then got the chinese to make it for him. I had half a mind to do it meself a couple of years ago but not sure that mrs would approve the minimum order level of 500 rods (LOL). That is not a problem - some of the chinese factories have got quite good at making them in recent years E.g. I know that some Shakespeare rods are being made there. Sorry but I can't comment on the Silhouette range as I am not a fresh water man; therefore anything that can't cast at least 6 ozs is no good to me. I still think the Fox Impressa which the ebay guy is offering is slightly better value. the fox boat rod range is good my friend has one and loves it... |
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Post by skatenchips on Apr 18, 2007 16:55:42 GMT
Who mentioned freshwater rods.. have another look at the link Eccles the silhouette 420 is a beach rod able to cast 4/6 oz..!! Gaz |
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Post by skatenchips on Apr 18, 2007 16:58:51 GMT
now dont get me started on bloody boat rods as well slipp...lol or youll never see the last of me mate........ mind you.........no stop it Gazza One rod type at a time mate...!!! Slipp your card is marked mate.....ill cumma knockin when i wanna know bout "boaty things"..... ;D Gaz |
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Post by skatenchips on Apr 18, 2007 17:06:54 GMT
meant to say Eccles......if youd read my original thread it is a "Multi rod " im looking for mate the Fox £30 one on Fleabay is a F/S model drat .....and dubble drat Gaz |
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Post by peterpan3494 on Apr 18, 2007 17:51:52 GMT
ahhhh just attach the bucket filled with sand to your line compression all the time  |
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Post by skatenchips on Apr 18, 2007 18:25:03 GMT
PETE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nadgers
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Post by slippery on Apr 18, 2007 18:50:05 GMT
what i meant by the boat rod is that they are all out the same stable hence the build quaility will be good!
Before you purchase any rod dont just choose something cause some body can wack it 200yrds it really is a individual thing always good to try before you buy cause it sure costs you if ya get a bad en...........
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Post by skatenchips on Apr 18, 2007 19:42:21 GMT
im knackered Slipp....I live 100 miles from the coast so aint near no shops and all the other rod companies are up north..... So fingers crossed for no expensive learning lessons ive already learned that a Daiwa Sandstorm aint the kiddy bein the updated cod 5 rod or was it the moon raker whatever it dont cast over 100 strides in the surf. Me thinks ive looked at to many. sassen frazzen rod choices...!!!!! Gaz |
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Post by slippery on Apr 18, 2007 19:59:29 GMT
no i tried it too, feels like a piece of sponge and probably as much use as a wind sock. I wouldnt recommend the rods i use cause they are animals for the learner, but a rod that bassbotherer has the diawia supercast 13ft the heavier model for rock which is a nice enough rod and cast along way with little effort,off the ground,pendy,overhead. Great bite detection can handle leads between 5oz n 7oz fine with huge baits, and is perfect for someone whos looking to improve and it wont hinder you like some stiff beasts....
but i am sure there be someone out there who will tell ya different!
also century offer some wicked rods carbon metal being one............
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