What rod

[joel222 65]

After about 15 years without doing any fishing i've decided to give it another go next year so started looking at rods but havn't got a clue what to buy. I plan on fishing local rivers and resevoirs for trout etc, nothing serious. Does it actually matter a great deal on the rod, what is a feeder rod, quiver rod, match rod, commercial rod, there is so many I havn't got a clue.

[neil cooney 10,416]

Joel I'd say the reason no one has replied yet to your question is because the answer would fill a large book.

Fishing tackle nowadays is so specialised that it's very hard to get one rod or reel to do several types of fishing.

So go to the places you plan on fishing and ask the locals what rods they use for different methods.

Rods can be expensive so learn all you can before spending your hard earned and then realising your rod is not suitable.

[RaiderBoy 19]

For a start what method are you going to be using to catch these trout? On the fly? Using worms, maggots etc?

[joel222 65]

Thanks neil I will do that. Raiderboy, I will be using maggots and worms.

[Plong 21]

13' float rod is probably your best choice.

[events co-ordinator 353]

Avon type rod with two top sections.

[Plong 21]

Avon type rod with two top sections.

Would be a bit on the heavy side for a few wild trout.

[Mustard. 83]

I have just what your looking for.

Shimano force master ax 2.40m,cracking rod,never even been outside all lables still attached.

I ordered this rod and didnt have it in stock so ordered a different one,then when it came back in stock they sent it too me.

This was about 4 months ago,so i wouldnt think they will take it back.

[RaiderBoy 19]

Well if your just giving it a go i suggest you buy cheap at first and then move to the more expensive stuff if you get into it. This is just my recomendation, others may chose differently but if i was to spend a day going for trout on a river this is the kit i would chose.

 

Rod- http://www.dragoncarpdirect.com/products/%22Azure%22-Match-Rod-%252d-3pce-12ft.-Waggler.html

Reel- http://www.dragoncarpdirect.com/products/%22Azure-FD-300%22-Match-Reel.html

Along with some 6lb line and various other bits and bobs. You should easily be set for under £40, that way if you get bored you havent lost out on buying expensive kit.

 

Richard

[mackem 26,176]

but if i was to spend a day going for trout on a river this is the kit i would chose.

 

[Mustard. 83]

but if i was to spend a day going for trout on a river this is the kit i would chose.

LOL next Simano

[mackem 26,176]

LOL next Simano

Toys'R'Us trout-rod,cheap but effective.