Shimano or Daiwa?

[faze3]

After many years away from the sport I'm getting back to my fishing. I'm going to stick to my spinning which I always enjoyed most and as most of my time available will be the odd hour here and there I've decided to go for a telescopic. Any views on comparing the Daiwa Vertice Telespin and the Shimano Exage Mini Spnning rods?

Thanks in advance.

Alan.

[n4lly]

After many years away from the sport I'm getting back to my fishing. I'm going to stick to my spinning which I always enjoyed most and as most of my time available will be the odd hour here and there I've decided to go for a telescopic. Any views on comparing the Daiwa Vertice Telespin and the Shimano Exage Mini Spnning rods?

Thanks in advance.

Alan.

 

Shimano Exage H330, Multi piece not telescopic, the bees...for about £55

[Diabolos]

After many years away from the sport I'm getting back to my fishing. I'm going to stick to my spinning which I always enjoyed most and as most of my time available will be the odd hour here and there I've decided to go for a telescopic. Any views on comparing the Daiwa Vertice Telespin and the Shimano Exage Mini Spnning rods?

Thanks in advance.

Alan.

 

Daiwa every time. The Shim good for propping up the cheese plant though

[faze3]

Hmm, I really fancied a telescopic for getting going quickly. Are they not too good?

Alan.

[CLICKER]

Daiwa every time. The Shim good for propping up the cheese plant though

Daiwa for me too, shim good for gearbox and engine allinement.

good hunting

[Seahog]

Not really a great deal between either manufacturer .... personally I'd go for the Daiwa, but that's no indicator that Daiwa is any better than the Shimano offering

[steve pitts]

Hmm, I really fancied a telescopic for getting going quickly. Are they not too good?

Alan.

 

Hi Alan

 

Of the two telescopic rods that you mention I would opt for the shimano.

Telescopics have come a long way since my boy-hood years.

 

Having said that, if getting going quickly, as opposed to being able to stash the rod in the glove box of your car is the proirity, I would happily spend the extra 30 seconds setting up a four-piece and go for a Greys or Mike Ladle for a much better rod.

 

Cheers

Steve

[Chris Goddard]

Having got several Daiwa rods and not liking Shimano at all I would have to say the Daiwa!! But I really AM biased!! I have several Telescopic rods now and have to say they ARE 1000% better than ever they were! But here in France they are a lot more used. My personal favourite is a Ron Thompson!

But are you not being a little limited in your choice? Or are they the only rods you can find?

[faze3]

Well I'm starting to come to a decision on the rod (I think !). Now could somebody clear up a few reel terms that didn't seem to be about in my fishing days!!! Free running, bait runner, instant anti-reverse. If you could just cut through the jargon for me and supply a few suggestions for a £30-£40 sea spinning reel it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Alan.

[faze3]

But are you not being a little limited in your choice? Or are they the only rods you can find?

Apart from some very cheap Shakespeare models and a few Fladen rods (which didn't have a very good write-up on the forums) those are really the only ones I've found.

Alan.