I have just been scrolling through some posts, and not wanting to sound like I'm having a go, i thoughts id start a new thread.
Now I'm as bad as anyone for having the same 3 rods reels etc all looking good on the rod pod. (I'm not bothered about handles lining up), small water set up, general set up and long range set up .....
Why do we feel the need to have everything matching, like most it was my father who got me into fishing and taught me so much, he's 78 now and doesn't go fishing anymore, and i have all his tackle in the attic. However i dont think he has 2 rods that match, i know there are a few Mitchell 300 reels up there but only cos these where his favourite reels...when he bought tackle it was for a specific function, but he would not use alarms and preferred swing tips when ledgering, but each rod he used was generally paired up with a different reel,
If he was fishing a commercial today, i think everyone would think he was the worsel gummage of the fishing world, not that he'd care ....his favorite saying was the fish are only interseted in the bit in the water, they dont know you've got the most expensive gear money can buy.....
Now I'm as bad as anyone for having the same 3 rods reels etc all looking good on the rod pod. (I'm not bothered about handles lining up), small water set up, general set up and long range set up .....
Why do we feel the need to have everything matching, like most it was my father who got me into fishing and taught me so much, he's 78 now and doesn't go fishing anymore, and i have all his tackle in the attic. However i dont think he has 2 rods that match, i know there are a few Mitchell 300 reels up there but only cos these where his favourite reels...when he bought tackle it was for a specific function, but he would not use alarms and preferred swing tips when ledgering, but each rod he used was generally paired up with a different reel,
If he was fishing a commercial today, i think everyone would think he was the worsel gummage of the fishing world, not that he'd care ....his favorite saying was the fish are only interseted in the bit in the water, they dont know you've got the most expensive gear money can buy.....
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Did he ever fish 2 or 3 rods for the same species in the same manner?
Probably not. I think that's what started the matching trend.
For years I would float fish/quivertip ,Swingtip to hand
Different rod and reel for each. And then work a bolt rig on an alarm
I only started matching when I got too lazy to hold a rod lol.
Did he ever fish 2 or 3 rods for the same species in the same manner?
Probably not. I think that's what started the matching trend.
For years I would float fish/quivertip ,Swingtip to hand
Different rod and reel for each. And then work a bolt rig on an alarm
I only started matching when I got too lazy to hold a rod lol.
My mate got me carp fishing properly and matching rods and reels in carp fishing is all I've ever known in about 20 years of (sporadic) carping. Looks neater plus if you're casting to the same spot with multiple rods, you know roughly how you're to cast said rods. If you've got 3 differing setups casting style, leads, line etc will all act differently. Makes it easier in this sense too I suppose.
Plus you don't look like a noddy
Plus you don't look like a noddy
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Getting 3 rods on a spot tight with matching gear is hard imagine using different rods and reels for each rod I used to do the same on match type but for how I fish now I have different setups of multiples to do the same as each other for a reason too....
Getting 3 rods on a spot tight with matching gear is hard imagine using different rods and reels for each rod I used to do the same on match type but for how I fish now I have different setups of multiples to do the same as each other for a reason too....
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Can't have Shimano reels on Daiwa rods....you'll never catch anything on that pal
Can't have Shimano reels on Daiwa rods....you'll never catch anything on that pal
Iv got a set of Terry Hearn classics that have sat under the stairs since I brought them as I can't bring myself to use them with basias just wouldn't feel right lol
As for different set ups iv got a set of 12ft hi-s, the hearns, 9ft quickdraws with oynx reels, pair of nash 10fts with reels and a pair of 6fts with reels and iv not had a bite for 25 nights 😂
As for different set ups iv got a set of 12ft hi-s, the hearns, 9ft quickdraws with oynx reels, pair of nash 10fts with reels and a pair of 6fts with reels and iv not had a bite for 25 nights 😂
Im so glad Im from an age were its function over fashion and all about how good something works and sod all to do with how it looks
I often see people talk about kit like alarms for instance and say oh they are ugly
and I think EH
your buying it to tell you when you got a bite not to sit and admire the thing ?
I know we are all different but I am only interested in how well it works dont give a toss what it looks like
I feel really sorry for the poor sods today that think they must follow the fashion
seems like they have been brain washed by tackle company's
but its your money to spend on what you like of course
I often see people talk about kit like alarms for instance and say oh they are ugly
and I think EH
your buying it to tell you when you got a bite not to sit and admire the thing ?I know we are all different but I am only interested in how well it works dont give a toss what it looks like
I feel really sorry for the poor sods today that think they must follow the fashion
seems like they have been brain washed by tackle company's
but its your money to spend on what you like of course
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I absolutely love it and for me it's part of the enjoyment. Has been for over 45 years from two rods (tricast and 410s) through to today.
I collect set ups that I put together for different scenarios, I even have the obligatory been through the wars set up that I can use on park lakes etc.
From a personal taste point of view I don't like gimmicks that serve no purpose, coloured reel handles and swirly bobbins. But as for matching set ups, sat at the same height looking good I'm all in.
I don't think anything else in life is different golfers, interior designers will match up when in theory two completely different wardrobes may be more functional.
I do it for me and love it - I don't sneer at others but now I am lucky enough to be able to afford the gear I want - oh and how anyone thinks they have a chance of a bite when the bobbins aren't level must be bonkers...
I absolutely love it and for me it's part of the enjoyment. Has been for over 45 years from two rods (tricast and 410s) through to today.
I collect set ups that I put together for different scenarios, I even have the obligatory been through the wars set up that I can use on park lakes etc.
From a personal taste point of view I don't like gimmicks that serve no purpose, coloured reel handles and swirly bobbins. But as for matching set ups, sat at the same height looking good I'm all in.
I don't think anything else in life is different golfers, interior designers will match up when in theory two completely different wardrobes may be more functional.
I do it for me and love it - I don't sneer at others but now I am lucky enough to be able to afford the gear I want - oh and how anyone thinks they have a chance of a bite when the bobbins aren't level must be bonkers...
I have 3 10 foot Nash Scopes with Shimano Medium Baitrunners and 2 10 foot Nash Dwarfs with Sonik Reels for spod/marker work.
Thats my setup for every lake, even France. If i need extra distance, I use my boat.
And i have 1 Barbel rod.
Simples.
Thats my setup for every lake, even France. If i need extra distance, I use my boat.
And i have 1 Barbel rod.
Simples.
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I remember building my first pair of carp rods. Intrepid Sealey blanks, one built with green whipping and the other with brown. I didn't want them exactly the same.
Like Gerry I really couldn't care less what my gear/setup looks like. It does get a few laughs when I have my rods sat on banksticks set at different levels, for different purposes, at the same time.
If you suffer from OCD don't wander into my swim lol
I remember building my first pair of carp rods. Intrepid Sealey blanks, one built with green whipping and the other with brown. I didn't want them exactly the same.
Like Gerry I really couldn't care less what my gear/setup looks like. It does get a few laughs when I have my rods sat on banksticks set at different levels, for different purposes, at the same time.
If you suffer from OCD don't wander into my swim lol
I have 2 Harrison torrix custom cork handles 10' and 2 basia QD's customs(and actually customised as well)I don't fish massive waters so this suits me and I always wanted a pair of basia's.
My second set up is my travel one 2 x nash dwarf and diawa whisker tournaments ss1600 so I can travel light but they are going to be serviced around Christmas by F&F and maybe customised too
My second set up is my travel one 2 x nash dwarf and diawa whisker tournaments ss1600 so I can travel light but they are going to be serviced around Christmas by F&F and maybe customised too
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I'm like your mate.
I have one very nice posh rod. I also have a selection of less expensive rods and I'll mix it up happily. If you're posting photos of your rods, you're not catching much are you?
To be fair, if I'm fishing more than one rod, I'll be using different tactics and there'll always be one in the near margins so different rods for different jobs if that makes people happier.
I'm like your mate.
I have one very nice posh rod. I also have a selection of less expensive rods and I'll mix it up happily. If you're posting photos of your rods, you're not catching much are you?
To be fair, if I'm fishing more than one rod, I'll be using different tactics and there'll always be one in the near margins so different rods for different jobs if that makes people happier.
Its my money, ill spend it on what i want, not what anyone else thinks. Cause to be honest i dont care.
As said below, if its all the same, it performs all the same, so no need to get used to different gear. Its hard enough going from a heavier spomb rod to light fishi g tods, lat alone doing it for every rod.
And i like how my set up looks. And thats whats most important. No one is being hurt by it.
As said below, if its all the same, it performs all the same, so no need to get used to different gear. Its hard enough going from a heavier spomb rod to light fishi g tods, lat alone doing it for every rod.
And i like how my set up looks. And thats whats most important. No one is being hurt by it.
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Agree 100% with that
Agree 100% with that
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There is a huge number of anglers on the bank who are far more concerned about how their gear looks rather than how it performs. Like having their rods level, reel handles folded, trendy short rods etc etc. Its a massive case of fashion over function.
Why have you got your handles folded when you are fishing tight to a weedbed and its going to slow you down getting in control of your rods when you get a take? Fashion.
Why are you using 9ft broom handle rods in a sutuation where 12 ft rods would be far better and you're wondering why you are bumping off 20lbers, then blaming your rigs? Fashion.
Why are you wearing bright white summer trainers with zero weather proofing in the middle of winter when its caked in mud everywhere and now your feed are cold and wet? Fashion.
The list goes on
Each to their own like, im also guilty of it sometimes about how my set up looks but id never compromise function for fashion.
Looks good on instagram tho.
There is a huge number of anglers on the bank who are far more concerned about how their gear looks rather than how it performs. Like having their rods level, reel handles folded, trendy short rods etc etc. Its a massive case of fashion over function.
Why have you got your handles folded when you are fishing tight to a weedbed and its going to slow you down getting in control of your rods when you get a take? Fashion.
Why are you using 9ft broom handle rods in a sutuation where 12 ft rods would be far better and you're wondering why you are bumping off 20lbers, then blaming your rigs? Fashion.
Why are you wearing bright white summer trainers with zero weather proofing in the middle of winter when its caked in mud everywhere and now your feed are cold and wet? Fashion.
The list goes on
Each to their own like, im also guilty of it sometimes about how my set up looks but id never compromise function for fashion.
Looks good on instagram tho.