Lineaeffe Rods

[barisaxman]

Just been on flee bay and noticed a "Raw" 14ft Match rod for £16.79!
First of all, would I be right in saying this is a Lineaeffe rod? second, are they a load of pony and trap or the typical "budget rod" OK for a pleasure fisherman (like me) or a good spare.
Anyone out there ever had/used one. Would it be worth getting for the missus or a spare for me? (I could do with a 14 footer)
Your thoughts please. Ta very much

[northern eye]

Can't see a problem with it mate. I had a Lineaffe rod years ago that I got off my Grandad, it was quite old when he gave me it and was in good nick, I used it for some time and caught plenty of fish too. Italian made so probably quite good quality stuff.
I think for £16.79 your not wasting your money and theres worse budget rods on the market.

[Bungz]

It will prob be fine but I would personally stump up another tenner or so and get a budget rod by say Shakespeare or Daiwa.

[LittleFish]

Originally Posted by Bungz

It will prob be fine but I would personally stump up another tenner or so and get a budget rod by say Shakespeare or Daiwa.

I have to agree with Bungz, even budget rods by Daiwa and Shakespeare will perform much better than that horrible looking thing!

[northern eye]

I have'nt seen the rod in question but sounds like it's a bit rubbish. The old Lineaffe rod I had was years ago so maybe they are very poor nowadays....I now also agree with Bungz and Littlefish...spend a touch more and get a decent rod.

[Eagles96]

ive got 3 lineffe carp rods and there fine never caused me any problems and there pretty well made for a budget rod ive had them for a couple of years now and never had a problem