I'd slow down a bit. What about a net and mat? You can't fish without those.
You want to master feeder and bomb fishing. You'll get a reasonable feeder rod, reel, line, net, mat and a few terminal tackle bits for that £150 and learn a lot more than sitting behind some 2 Bob ‘carp' set up.
The smaller fish you want to learn with are much much easier to catch this way or float fishing too.
You want to master feeder and bomb fishing. You'll get a reasonable feeder rod, reel, line, net, mat and a few terminal tackle bits for that £150 and learn a lot more than sitting behind some 2 Bob ‘carp' set up.
The smaller fish you want to learn with are much much easier to catch this way or float fishing too.
In reply to Post #16
I did mention that's why I have a budget for the rod itself as I need the extra money for tackle and bits and bobs such as the net etc
I did mention that's why I have a budget for the rod itself as I need the extra money for tackle and bits and bobs such as the net etc
In reply to Post #17
Looking at options I can find a Diawa Black Widow g50 12ft 3.5lbs for £54.99
Looking at options I can find a Diawa Black Widow g50 12ft 3.5lbs for £54.99
In reply to Post #18
Far too heavy for a beginner chap. Get something more along the 2-2.75lb TC. The tackle box range mentioned will be hard to beat
Far too heavy for a beginner chap. Get something more along the 2-2.75lb TC. The tackle box range mentioned will be hard to beat
In reply to Post #18
AS has been said , the tackle box, don't get heavy test curve rods now, good luck.
AS has been said , the tackle box, don't get heavy test curve rods now, good luck.
In reply to Post #19
Found a diawa black widow g50 11ft 3lbs TC ? That's a bit more in budget than the one on the tackle box site
Found a diawa black widow g50 11ft 3lbs TC ? That's a bit more in budget than the one on the tackle box site
In reply to Post #21
Still very over gunned for smaller carp mate. It's worth a look on eBay or Facebook for something used that's in budget and a bit lighter, also have a look at the sonik range. They are generally very good value for money
Still very over gunned for smaller carp mate. It's worth a look on eBay or Facebook for something used that's in budget and a bit lighter, also have a look at the sonik range. They are generally very good value for money
In reply to Post #22
Is it ? The lakes I'll be fishing in have carp up to 40lb, not likely I'll catch them but who knows
Is it ? The lakes I'll be fishing in have carp up to 40lb, not likely I'll catch them but who knows
In reply to Post #23
You said earlier you aren't fishing for 20s.yet? You can't pick and choose what you catch lol. If there's 40s in the lake then you'd need to be geared up for them. But will be very over gunned for doubles
You said earlier you aren't fishing for 20s.yet? You can't pick and choose what you catch lol. If there's 40s in the lake then you'd need to be geared up for them. But will be very over gunned for doubles
In reply to Post #1
See here as a starter for 10 . . .
Set Up FB Marketplace
Might have to cough up a little for post but this would be a great little first set up . . .
See here as a starter for 10 . . .
Set Up FB Marketplace
Might have to cough up a little for post but this would be a great little first set up . . .
In reply to Post #23
Depends more on the total weight on the end of your line and how far you want to throw it than size of carp, within reason of course.
Depends more on the total weight on the end of your line and how far you want to throw it than size of carp, within reason of course.
In reply to Post #25
Or better still this . . .! I should be on David Dickinson's show . . .
Cheaper & More Cheerful
Or better still this . . .! I should be on David Dickinson's show . . .
Cheaper & More Cheerful