figgy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 As I'm going on the Norfolk broads this summer I fancy doing a bit of maggot drowning spinning etc while sat whiling away the hours and am looking for any recommendations for a mini fishing rod and reel. The pen type sixes under 1m long. I have various boat rods and telescopic rods that are far to long and big for me to even want to take. Been looking at some that are less than a fiver on the bay, so long as it lasts a week or so but longer lasting would be better. What have the Pigeon Watch collective bought used recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Figgy, a short rod will not be much use on the broads, tackle control would be awful. If it's jus bits that you'll be after off the back of a cruiser, have you thought about a telescopic whip? Can be had very cheap from your local tackle shop. 4-5m extended length fished to hand should do admirably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Figgy, NGT do them for about £12, comes with a mini reel and line, if you get you hands on a rod I've got a few spinning reels spooled up with lines form 6-10lb you can have one of these (free). Edited February 9, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I had the pen rod and mini multiplier reel, while they DO work! I wouldn't recommend one for use over a long duration! It takes forever to reel the ruddy thing in. The novelty factor wears off very quickly. I would also recommend a whip for poddling on with. A whip of 4 - 6 meters is more than enough for the broads. I once fished in a boat yard at brundall while we were moored there. In a little over an hour, tow of us had landed over 100 roach and perch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I do not get this fashion for fishing with great big poles I cannot see the skill in that at all you see some fish in the middle of the pond and just slowly drop the line in the the middle of them but then I an old and lived in the days when people needed skill to do things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Pole fishing is all about the presentation. As always, there is skill in something done well. I do not get this fashion for fishing with great big poles I cannot see the skill in that at all you see some fish in the middle of the pond and just slowly drop the line in the the middle of them but then I an old and lived in the days when people needed skill to do things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Davyo thanks for the offer, very kind. To others I have no intention of using anything long like 5 or 6 meters as I want something small to store, it's just to have a bit of fun with nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'd opt for a travel rod or telescopic rod. You can buy the latter quite cheaply and leave it rigged up with line while it is closed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I would avoid anything telescopic, I would go for a half reasonable multi part rod instead, they have come on in leaps and bounds. http://www.summerlands-tackle.co.uk/agility-exp-spinning-rod-8ft-10-25g-4595.html?gclid=CNWP1YWqg9ICFcaV7QodzRcAVQ For example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Modern telescopic rods aren't as bad as the older types. Millions of continental anglers use them. For what the OP wants they would be the cheapest option and can be left ready rigged when collapsed. I've got six or seven multi piece travel rods and a couple of telescopic rods. When I stop off for lunch while out on my mole trapping jobs I'll often get a telescopic spinning rod out of the van and chuck a lure for an hour or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Done the broads a couple of times on a boat it's nice and relaxing. I used to call in a shop in Potter higham grab a cheap pole with rigs and some bait, saves taking it with you! Was all you needed to fish off the boat when moored up, had some cracking roach and good size bream like that. One thing you do need is a landing net it's a pain to get them in otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside1000 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) Done the broads a couple of times on a boat it's nice and relaxing. I used to call in a shop in Potter higham grab a cheap pole with rigs and some bait, saves taking it with you! Was all you needed to fish off the boat when moored up, had some cracking roach and good size bream like that. One thing you do need is a landing net it's a pain to get them in otherwise! Lathams of Potter Heigham, they are on line but just call in ,loads of gear and good advice for fishing around the broads, Also Wroxham angling, on coltishall road Wroxham, same thing,been there donkey's years and have everything you need.cheap and cheerful or just give them your credit card. Edited February 10, 2017 by lakeside1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I would avoid anything telescopic, I would go for a half reasonable multi part rod instead, they have come on in leaps and bounds. http://www.summerlands-tackle.co.uk/agility-exp-spinning-rod-8ft-10-25g-4595.html?gclid=CNWP1YWqg9ICFcaV7QodzRcAVQ For example. +1 They get stuck halfway in my experience - I've lost count of the number of telescopic rods I've chucked away broken or jammed. Sounds like you're after saving space, but it's worth using the right gear for the right job - Get yourself a 5 or 6 foot Ugly Stik - Awesome and unbreakable For the pen rods, give them a look on Youtube - They're a bit of fun, but not really fit for purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I bought a rod on the way down to Devon from Exeter Angling, turned out it was a short kayak fishing rod. It was peanuts and not badly made but the salesman insisted on making a hoop out of it before I left shop - old school QA That and one of my old faithful Mitchel 300's and we had a great time hauling mackerel in. I can't see the point in mega cheap tackle, its a shame to look forward to your days fishing only to be let down by inferior gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yod dropper Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 For bait fishing a multi section whip. I've a 2.7m one I bought for 99p and a 3m one for £3.99 from Aldi and I've had 12" trout leaping from the river on them plus decent perch and more. The multi section ones pack down much much smaller than those with just a few sections, off the top of my head to about a foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 For bait fishing a multi section whip. I've a 2.7m one I bought for 99p and a 3m one for £3.99 from Aldi and I've had 12" trout leaping from the river on them plus decent perch and more. The multi section ones pack down much much smaller than those with just a few sections, off the top of my head to about a foot. I got one of those 2.7m whips from the Poundshop about ten years ago. I used to take two or three pole winders fastened to the handle with elastic bands, each winder had a couple of simple rigs wound on. Some had small flies such as PTN or GRHE and others were rigged for worm or grasshopper baits. It fitted in my rucksack and came out when I was walking on the moors above Sheffield or on the North York's moors. Brilliantly simple and very enjoyable fishing, and as you say; it is surprising how big a fish it will handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 I do not get this fashion for fishing with great big poles I cannot see the skill in that at all you see some fish in the middle of the pond and just slowly drop the line in the the middle of them but then I an old and lived in the days when people needed skill to do things. now,t new about pole fishing! I remenber seeing roach pole made out of tonkin cane 60 yrs ago they won alot of matches on the Trent back in the day ,they where used by a lot of the Nottinghamshire lads and they took alot of skill to use ! DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopylui Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 http://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shakespeare-ugly-stik-travel-spin-rod?gclid=CMqM0fz4vtICFcuZGwod2_cIjA That would probably serve you well. I usually use an old 2 piece 6' rod with an old Diawa closed face when I dont want to bring the good stuff. Fairly small and can be left tackled up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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