In reply to Post #8
I'm not too sure as yet. The fish stocks were so low that I avoided it. They added new stock the year, nothing big. But enough to give you a chance of a bite........what are you thinking?

In reply to Post #4
30 on the dot

In reply to Post #1
I agree with what you are saying and I buy second hand where possible. My only real place to buy second hand is ebay. The problem is getting a private seller who will or can post a six foot parcel to Ireland without breaking the bank.....what rods would you recommend I should be looking at

Hi all

I am looking to buy 3 12" 3lb rods and 3 big pit reels. As I live in Ireland my venues are very limited. I presently fish two venues.
One is a two acre membership based day ticket water where the fish are in the 8 to 15 range. The other is a private half acre pond which we stocked. The fish here are 6 to 12. Because of this I have been using 2.2 barbel tods to keep it fun. I have now decided to take the plunge and fish and fish a venue where the Irish record was caught. It is less than ten miles from my home. Which is convenient. But with 30 plus acres and bigger albeit low stocks of fish. As the rods will only be needed for this possible soul destroying water. I don't want to spend too much money. I have been looking at the new Sonik vader x rs rods and reels. And the wychwood riot rods and reels. I have a budget of 280 in mind any ideas

John Roberts all way. Grippy to not too tight.