Advice Required

placebo · August 17, 2011, 17:47:24 CET

the Shakespeare ugly stick is a brilliant rod which enables good lifts from high rocks.

Also there's the Ron Thompson Thyran - lifting capability 10kgs while having a nice sensitive rod ideal for most fish around the island.

J_Z · August 18, 2011, 09:32:02 CET

Quote from: Rush on August 17, 2011, 17:14:48 CET
be sure the rod is good for braid or it might ruin the guides, because i got a shimano alivo and now i found out its no good for braid(i asked at fishing frenzy) and choose a light one. a heavy one will get you tired easily. like you i'm still a beginer and i didn't know what to go for. take your time and choose the right equipment.

don't know from where you got this (or whoever told you) that the Alivio is not good for braid, I have been using it INTENSIVELY with braid for a couple of months now and there is nothing wrong yet with the guides.

And after all.... if the guides get ruined after a year or so, you simply throw the rod away... it's just €40 after all!!! heheheheh

Sargos · August 18, 2011, 21:06:37 CET

ROD:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Catana-BX-240M-FISHING-ROD-/250859856869?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Fishing_FishingRods_EH&hash=item3a6869a3e5

REEL:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHIMANO-NEXAVE-3000-SRC-FISHING-REEL-/150587455390?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Fishing_Reels_JN&hash=item230fb6379e

Guys,

What do you think about the above Rod & Reel?

I appreciate your comments.

Thanks

Rush · August 18, 2011, 21:18:59 CET

Quote from: J_Z on August 18, 2011, 09:32:02 CET
Quote from: Rush on August 17, 2011, 17:14:48 CET
be sure the rod is good for braid or it might ruin the guides, because i got a shimano alivo and now i found out its no good for braid(i asked at fishing frenzy) and choose a light one. a heavy one will get you tired easily. like you i'm still a beginer and i didn't know what to go for. take your time and choose the right equipment.

don't know from where you got this (or whoever told you) that the Alivio is not good for braid, I have been using it INTENSIVELY with braid for a couple of months now and there is nothing wrong yet with the guides.

And after all.... if the guides get ruined after a year or so, you simply throw the rod away... it's just €40 after all!!! heheheheh

I asked at fishing frenzy.Sry but I dont want to throw it away as I got as a present

If you are sure the alivio can withstand the braid its good news for me as I really like that rod.

placebo · August 18, 2011, 21:27:45 CET

fine setup but be aware of heights ....... you can not lift nice sized fish with that set up. Good for port and places where you can easily net the fish.

I would preferably go for a Thyran or Ugly Stick or something similar (solid tips) to enable lifts.

rammx · August 19, 2011, 07:27:03 CET

I definitely also recommend the Thyron when spinning from certain heights

caldaland · August 19, 2011, 12:37:55 CET

sargos attent,ghax dawk it-tnejn ma jesportawx lejn malta.

Sargos · August 19, 2011, 13:48:53 CET

Quote from: caldaland on August 19, 2011, 12:37:55 CET
sargos attent,ghax dawk it-tnejn ma jesportawx lejn malta.

what do you mean?

chrifene · August 19, 2011, 15:07:54 CET

What he means is that if you go to the postage and payments tab there isn't listed Malta but post to UK. So in that case you might consider sending a message to the seller to check out re postage.

Rush · August 19, 2011, 15:19:24 CET

sargos- the shimano nexave 2500 is about 56 euros from malta. so be careful how much it's going to cost to buy it from e bay

Sargos · August 19, 2011, 15:27:27 CET

thanks for drawing my attention guys... i will surely make a comparision before i purchase the kits.

Rush · August 19, 2011, 15:46:53 CET

GOOD BOY!!

loool