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Small water kit recommendations (42 posts / 24,256 views)
Apps316 Apps316
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Post #1 8 May 2023 14:11
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Hi All,

Just joined a new club with 5 waters which are walking distance from each other so need to stay mobile (a barrow is not going to be an option).

I'm after some new 10ft rods and reels to suit, max cast will be no more than 30/40 yards from what I have seen but also some luggage to suit so I can easily carry it all.

Any recommendations?

Cheers
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #2 8 May 2023 15:39
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In reply to Post #1
no need to spend silly money these days
Daiwa always produce great rods on good blanks take a good look at the Daiwa Vertice Carp Rods 10ft 3lb they will cast 3ozs and can cast 120 yards
there are 3 models the Black widow ,then Vertice then the heavier Daiwa Crosscast XT 3.5Lb

when I put a post up on here and facebook asking about 10ft rods
someone sent me pictures of a few catfish around 40 od lbs he caught fishing a runs water in France using his 10ft Daiwa Vertice rods)

( he did not know catfish were in the small lake when he and his son booked it ) they had carp up to 35lb too he said the rods were amazing
LINKY POO
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #3 8 May 2023 16:56
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In reply to Post #1
Esp quickdraw rods plus rucksack quiver mat job done
Apps316 Apps316
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Post #4 8 May 2023 17:51
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Cheers both but I think the rods would be overkill, these are very small lakes. Something in the range of 2lb to 2.5lb would be fine I think. Just can't seem to find many firms who do those.
AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #5 8 May 2023 18:17
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In reply to Post #4
future fishing 9ft 2.75 built on the power mesh blank,lovely small water rods, cheap,awesome rids and good fun for playing fish on
Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #6 8 May 2023 18:43
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Korum xtnd 10ft 2.25 or 2.75 £50 great rod for money
Robo67 Robo67
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Post #7 8 May 2023 19:18
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In reply to Post #1
Reel wise Okuma Inc6000 are very good for the money. Also I really like my Sabre 40 litre rucksack it's easy to carry and very versatile
Leeroyjenkins Leeroyjenkins
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Post #8 8 May 2023 19:41
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Have you considered the 12ft sonic insurgent recon rods?

I own a set of 9ft scopes, and the only benefit of them was the packdown size, actual fishing wise I find them a hindrance. The 12ft sonic rods fit into a 10ft scope rod bag.
Apps316 Apps316
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Post #9 8 May 2023 19:49
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I haven't used a 12ft rod in over 5 years now. For the waters I fish they just aren't needed. Some of venues have tiny swims with overhangs and nooks to get into which make a 12ft almost unusable in those areas.
g4fne g4fne
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Post #10 8 May 2023 21:02
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If you can find some then the TF Gear Compact Commercial 10' 2.5lb Carp Rods will suit your requirements very well,

Reels - Okuma Inc 6000 if want a pit style reel or some Super Baitrunners
Apps316 Apps316
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Post #11 8 May 2023 22:01
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Yes I remember those, apparently lovely blanks!
chrispfox chrispfox
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Post #12 8 May 2023 22:03
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My small water set up:

ESP 9ft Stalker 2.75 (2)
Okuma Inc 6000 (2)
Thinking Anglers mat - contains sticks/bars/alarms/net/sling/brew kit
ESP Rucksack - tackle, bait, food, water

I try to avoid a bucket but if I'm baiting swims as I go then sometimes it's needed
Tim-bowne
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Post #13 8 May 2023 22:12
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In reply to Post #4
You could try the Korum Opportunist rods, they do an 8ft 2lb or a 10ft 2.25, that's if you don't mind cork handles..
nickfisherman
Posts: 342
Post #14 8 May 2023 22:20
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Scopes are great for mobility. I use 9ft ones in 3lb, pretty powerful rods. Believe the 10fts are a bit softer. 2.25lb is very light and soft, have one for floater work. I use the two rod scope holdall and then extra single skins.

Daiwa GS40000LTD is a nice reel.
Baitman Baitman
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Post #15 8 May 2023 23:38
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TF Gear Compact Commercial 10' 2.5lb Carp Rods...
Im still using mine

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