jmooney Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi All, I was hoping I could get some advise on wether or not this is a decent rod and reel combo to try float fishing. I'm in the US and this isn't popular here (some folks float fish for Salmon but it's a small number) but it looks like it would work well. Any thoughts are much appreciated. http://www.ebay.com/itm/120728718582?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_3451wt_1096 Advise on the price would be welcome as well. Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 its ok for trotting a stick float down river but a tad expensive you can start a lot cheaper, try BASS Pro they have all you need and give good advice there are loads of them in the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcher1234565 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 For a beginner i would say use a fixed spool reel. you can pick them up pretty cheap and you will find it alot easier to use. Centre pins only come into there own for trotting or you are a traditionalist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdeor Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi Jim what kind os water are you looking to fish,normally centre pin reals are only used for river fishing, You would probably be much more suited to a 12 foot with a fixed spool reel.I feel that the price is a tad expensive,well quite alot actually hth Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmooney Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 its ok for trotting a stick float down river but a tad expensive you can start a lot cheaper, try BASS Pro they have all you need and give good advice there are loads of them in the US Thanks pavman, I'd love to get it from Bass Pro but they don't carry this type of thing over here. All they have are one or two heavy rods for salmon and one centrepin reel that's £110. Is there a less expensive rod and reel you could recommend and an online shop or two that might carry them? I've got no problem ordering from over your way, I do it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmooney Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I'd be fishing rivers and small streams with it. I have plenty of fixed spool gear, I've been fishing as long as I can remember I am willing to do that but I'd also like to try a centrepin as well. Thanks for all the suggestions so far, keep them coming, they're all helpful. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcher1234565 Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Depends on also what you are fishing for? Do you want an all round rod that you can use for other species Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 hi jim my mate moved over to usa 15 years ago but comes back over to see us every now and then to pick up fishing tackle as he cant get what he wants over there, he says they look at him funny when he fishes our way but catches loads i will pm you his name look him up on face book i am sure he will help you out colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmooney Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Depends on also what you are fishing for? Do you want an all round rod that you can use for other species It would be an all around setup. I pick my spots based on where I can get to easily not what type of fish are there. Usually it's Bluegills (similar to your Bream I think), small chub, perch, or trout. Most fish are well less that 2 pounds in size. I usually fish with monofilament rated between 4lb and 8lb. My closest spot is a canal in my town. hi jim my mate moved over to usa 15 years ago but comes back over to see us every now and then to pick up fishing tackle as he cant get what he wants over there, he says they look at him funny when he fishes our way but catches loads i will pm you his name look him up on face book i am sure he will help you out colin Cheers, Colin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 if Thats the size of fish then look at the maver float rods. I have the commercial combo from them and cant fault it but it might be a bit heavy for what you want it for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Get yourself 16 metres of Diawa Tournament pole, size 6 doubled up latex elastic and I'd go for an .012 rig straight through! Lol. They'd love that over there! Shippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thats very expensive, You could get kitted out for some decent-ish kit for £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al69ec Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 You want a pair of infinitys and some basias. Top combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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