Cheap Gear.

[bobsthekiller]

I am looking for a decent budget float rod and reel. Am looking at arround £30 for the reel and no more than £50 for the rod. I dont expect to be catching any monsters on this mostly light work. Am I wasting my time at £50 for the rod, should I be spending more?

[Cranfield]

In my opinion, good quality rods and reels have never been cheaper.

 

If you are budgetting £80 for a float rod and reel, you will be overwhelmed with choice and end up with some change in your pocket.

 

Visit a few of the Tackle Shop websites.

[bobsthekiller]

Any brands to avoid or would you recomend a brand who deal in my price range?

[Cranfield]

Leeda Assasin Match Waggler about £45.

Abu Enticer float rod about £35.

Cormoran, extensive range under £50.

If you are happy to shop online, do a Google for "float rods".

 

Hopefully, there will be some other recommendations, now the Rugby has finished.

[*Ant*]

The Okuma Force is a well put together reel with decent features, think they go for about £30. Shop around and you may be able to get a discontinued Shimano Solstace rod for your £50, top rod that would have cost you nearer £100 not to long ago.

 

[ 02. November 2003, 03:46 PM: Message edited by: aanthony ]

[jeepster]

i've got a couple of shimano rods and they're great, even the super cheapo hyperloop

[Leon Roskilly]

Decathlon do some very good cheap rods.

 

http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/reviews/decath01.htm

 

You can now buy online at:

 

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/ukstore/rayon.a...58P2WXHSSGHFVFE

 

Tight Lines - leon

 

[ 02. November 2003, 08:42 PM: Message edited by: Leon Roskilly ]

[RUDD]

Most of the bigger on line tackle shops do some great combo deals.

[Andy Macfarlane]

quote:

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Originally posted by Cranfield:

Abu Enticer float rod about £35.

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I bought this very rod a couple of months back and its a delight to use. I got mine for £25 from Anglers Rendezvous in Glasgow. Bargain!!