henry d Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have some decent-ish tackle (Diawa/Shimano etc.) at home but am a bit hesitant to use it from my Canadian canoe as I don`t want to lose it. Is the above kit any use or am I better off with something from my local tackle shops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickstar Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 A fish doesn't know what it get caught on mate go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have some decent-ish tackle (Diawa/Shimano etc.) at home but am a bit hesitant to use it from my Canadian canoe as I don`t want to lose it. Is the above kit any use or am I better off with something from my local tackle shops? Is it salt or freshwater Henry, personally I would use my favourite gear just for the pleasure I would get from using it , I hate floppy rods and nasty grinding reels , buy cheap buy twice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Probably fresh more often than salt. My rods are generally 10ft plus so they may be a bit unwieldy in the canoe and they are mainly salmon rods so a small brownie/perch/pike will not be much of a fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 You can get cheap short spinning rods which would be perfectly adequate for light use and use a decent reel. but to answer your original question the only gear I've seen in Aldis seems to be a combo of inferior stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Aldi fishing gear is like everything else they sell. Very good value. I bought a telescopic sea rod and reel a few years ago. I used it for a couple of years for holidays, still all working great. However like all gear we buy ( me anyway) you'll want to buy something better eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I bought a cheapish Aldi spinning reel, it lasted a season and wouldnt buy again. On the other hand I did trash it catching mackerel and spinning for bass from my kayak. The salt water is a killer if you dont religously clean after every trip and the reels were often totally awash with seawater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 There are places to get half reasonable gear without having to resort to using ultra low quality, Tacklebargains is one I am sure there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Telescopic might be handy from a canoe but remember to wash down with fresh water if you have been sea angling. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yod dropper Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Leash your current kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) The Range has some reasonable stuff in at good prices, mainly Chinese built Shakespeare stuff! There is one at Lochee! Picked up a mackerel rod and fixed spool reel for under £30! Edited May 20, 2014 by secretagentmole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I do a fair bit of kayak fishing, leash on the rods that you have and you won't loose them, Rovex gold kayak rods are also good and pretty cheap!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double10 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I got my spinning rod from decathlon for £40 rod and reel and it has been pretty good considering. Landed my pb pike on it (17lb) and used in both salt and fresh. Says it's good to cast up to 50g I think but with care you can cast triple that, but not quite as far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 simple answer is,,,,,YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR,,,,, cheap and nasty will fail when its most needed as all the components they are built with are cheaply made, get a decent rod and reel to do the job as in the long run you will regret not buying decent gear in the first place atb Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I got my spinning rod from decathlon for £40 rod and reel and it has been pretty good considering. Landed my pb pike on it (17lb) and used in both salt and fresh. Says it's good to cast up to 50g I think but with care you can cast triple that, but not quite as far. if the rod says 50gram then that is the weight it will cast to the best effect and range,,using a heavier weight will only cause stress on the blank and will soon end in disaster atb Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd999 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Go Outdoors sell telescopic spinning rods for under a tenner, so it wouldn't really matter if you lost it. I took one on my hols and had no problems. http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/omni-tele-spin-8ft-1035gm-p270604 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 there be a G.B. shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 2 hours ago, old'un said: there be a G.B. shortly A GB for an AI 👍🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 On 07/06/2014 at 13:48, timd999 said: Go Outdoors sell telescopic spinning rods for under a tenner, so it wouldn't really matter if you lost it. I took one on my hols and had no problems. http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/omni-tele-spin-8ft-1035gm-p270604 Hello, as above and they advertise a sale now on, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 1 minute ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, as above and they advertise a sale now on, Did you not check the date ?! 🤷♂️🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timd999 Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 1 hour ago, JKD said: Did you not check the date ?! 🤷♂️🤣 Ah, but some things never change 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B686 Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 NGT . If the rods are anything like their stainless steel bank sticks steer well clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 4 hours ago, JKD said: Did you not check the date ?! 🤷♂️🤣 Hello, No i just see ads on TV 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 2 hours ago, B686 said: NGT . If the rods are anything like their stainless steel bank sticks steer well clear. 3 hours ago, timd999 said: Ah, but some things never change 😀 If in 10 years nothing has changed, then the quality of that rod will be,,, well,,,, suspect ? Looks suspect anyway 😉 Why don't you report back when you've bought one 👍😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 20 Report Share Posted July 20 I’ll do a TT then……..Gordon Bennet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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