need to buy a reel, which one?

newfisher · #1 06-16-2011, 06:14 PM

Hello all, i purchased a rod, which the guy said is a pro rod, an can be used in either salt or freshwater.

The only thing is i do not have a reel, an was going to goto decathalon an pick one up, but not at all sure of which one (right one) to buy?
Do all reels fit all rods btw?

MRG2000 · #2 06-16-2011, 06:18 PM

What rod ,do you have ?? Some rods are rung for multiplier ,others more specifically for fixed spoll ....

newfisher · #3 06-16-2011, 06:44 PM

Im not too sure to be honest, which rod it is

MRG2000 · #4 06-16-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by newfisher

Im not too sure to be honest, which rod it is

Most rods have the make and model ,and casting weights on the blank .....

newfisher · #5 06-16-2011, 07:06 PM

Found it :)

its a:

EAST ANGLIAN ROD
COMPANY LIMITED
Item No. A577

MRG2000 · #6 06-16-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by newfisher

Found it :)

its a:

EAST ANGLIAN ROD
COMPANY LIMITED
Item No. A577

Interesting , they made good quality rods from the late 1960`s to the 1980`s ,when they were absorbed into the Leeda Group, all freshwater as far as i can see, so not really suitable for sea fishing ....You`ve got yourself a classic rod !!!

newfisher · #7 06-16-2011, 07:19 PM

is that a good thing or bad?? Lol

would the rod still be usable when i go dover?

MRG2000 · #8 06-16-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by newfisher

is that a good thing or bad?? Lol

would the rod still be usable when i go dover?

Well you could use it but its not really suitable for general sea fishing as its a light freshwater rod, im afraid .

You cant really describe it as suitable for both freshwater and sea fishing ..

newfisher · #9 06-16-2011, 07:28 PM

ahh thats pants

I guess ill have to learn with that, an when i get better invest in a proper rod.

Sorry for this upcoming silly question but is dover sea or freshwater?

Also im seeing on the freshwater section on decathlon website, im looking at the reels, they have 2 types one is a LEDGERING REELS and the other is ULTRA LIGHT REELS

which one is best for me mate?

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/ledgering-reels-31890505/

MRG2000 · #10 06-16-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by newfisher

Sorry for this upcoming silly question but is dover sea or freshwater?

Nno such thing as a silly question , Dover is the sea (saltwater).

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