coming back to fishing

[Big X]

Hello Everyone,

Had a break from fishing for 20 years and would like to start again.

Interested in float and swimfeeder fishing so need some advise on:

Rods
Reels
Line
Clubs in Essex etc

Price is no real issue (within reason ).

Thanks in advance.

[Banana Steve]

Hiya, don't tell me gave up 20 years ago and sold your old kit.

There is so much around at the mo with float and feeder rods. at the mo any of the drennan rods are good, price wise they tend to be around the £100 bracket. Maver have a good rep and a little cheaper £70 mark. I would avoid brands like kingfisher and avanti. Stick with the bands that were around 20 years ago. as for reels Okuma are worth looking at, good quality and hardy and in my mind as good as any other top brand and they are cheaper.

Hope this helps a little, by the way welcome to the forum