| #1  03-29-2010, 01:23 PM | |||
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| new to fishing - telescopic rods? hi all, im looking to start fishing and have been looking around at the different rods available. I wondered on what your thoughts were on telescopic rods for fishing, canals lakes etc as i have seen these in my local shop? the fish im going to be trying to catch are - tench, perch, roach etc... i will be mainly float fishing, but maybe ledgering too any recommendations on rods? thanks in advance     |
| #2 03-29-2010, 03:10 PM | ||||
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| Re: new to fishing - telescopic rods? Quote:
unless you live in a phone box and have storage issues i would stick to a nice two or 3 piece rod  __________________ Shore Species 2012: Dab-Flounder-Herring-L.S.Dogfish-Pouting-Shore Rockling-5 Bearded Rockling-Small Eyed Ray-Turbot-Whiting |
| #4 03-29-2010, 09:34 PM | ||||
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| Re: new to fishing - telescopic rods? I Have used them in the past you either get one section collapsing into the lower section or the rod rings never stay lined up. If space is a problem get a good quality put together rod. I have a 12 foot six peice carp rod that i would not sell for any amount of money had it twelve years now. Telescopic rods are a waste of money mate. A decent pole may be an option for you, you can get a decent 6 metre version for around £50. |
| #5 03-30-2010, 01:18 PM | |||
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| Re: new to fishing - telescopic rods? thanx guys, space isnt an option to be fair so i will probably just go for a 2 or 3 piece rod...any recommendations on a good rod for a beginner? |
| #7 03-30-2010, 04:31 PM | |||
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| Re: new to fishing - telescopic rods? i have to agree the telescopic rods are a waste of time you might as well set your money on fire they might be good for saving space but a 2 piece rod wont take up that much room either. |
| #8 03-30-2010, 08:01 PM | ||||
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| Re: new to fishing - telescopic rods? korum neoteric like mine cost £110 Mine is the feeder version with a 2 oz 4 oz and 6 oz tips will do any ledgering work plus you get an avon top section too. Two rods in one job sorted start saving the pennies. Float fish with it light carp work feeder work method feeders floater fishing.... this rod will do it all plus its got a a five year anti snap guarantee you cant go wrong. |
| #9 03-31-2010, 09:54 PM | ||||
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| Re: new to fishing - telescopic rods? If i had to pick only one rod it would have to be my Diawa PMS . Had it years and used it for all sorts. It's great for tench and carp. OK for dropping down for roach (though not it's ideal use) , super for chub. When I've caught more than two barbel on it I'll let you know how it handles. As for telescopics I have used them when I am flying abroad or want to be super mobile (ie pub crawling round the isle of wight as I did a few years ago. Mine was OK but not at all robust. The rod rings corroded quite quick and I suddenly lost an eye (from the rod not me) and an eye lining. I think I might still buy one again for atrip to turkey this year but I'm not expecting much from it. As for rod selection, find a decent tackle shop and ask. Then before you buy come on here and ask about what they (on the forum) recommend. __________________ Just remember, not all the heroes died. www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
| #10 04-02-2010, 04:57 AM | ||||
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| Re: new to fishing - telescopic rods? Quote:
Google "travel rods" and you will find a wide choice. __________________ RNLI Governor Nothing matters very much, few things matter at all - Plato ...only things like fresh bait and cold beer - Vagabond |
