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Buying a new rod .?

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  • 19-08-2010 1:54pm
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    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭


    I am currently lookin at buying a new rod , i want a good pike rod and am hoping the one i have will do for smaller fish , but there is always the fear of a big pike runing my rod , i was wondering if anyone would have any tips and advive on getting a good strong rod .?
    all help appreciated .
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    skipz
    Registered Users Posts: 671 ✭✭✭skipz


    I have a Shakespeare Ugly Stik lite, best rod i have! Caught pike to near 20lb on it and use it for spinning for brownies down the river. 10/10, strong as f*ck:D


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    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭peterk675


    Would it be cheap ? Dont really have much to spend , sounds good do :eek:


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    skipz
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    I dont know what you'd pay for one? My gf got me mine over the net a couple of years ago, dont think it was too dear.
    Google them and you'l see what price they are. Great rod for the money

    ps. its a Ugly stik lite 270 i have.


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    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭peterk675


    Thanks yea i was looking them up they look really good might look in to them anyway thanks. :)


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    Rycn
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    Ugly sticks were dirt cheap when i was living over in the states a couple of years ago. Used to have a nice one for spinning on the charles river for bass when i was over there, got it for $30 or something and id honestly say it was the most durable and good solid all-round rod ive ever had. Too bad i couldnt bring it back with me!

    But i reckon they'd go for around 40 quid over here maybe a bit more for a bigger one.

    Hope that helps :)

    Edit: Heres a link to one Ugly Stik Lite Spin Rod


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    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭peterk675


    Thanks yea im thinking about getting one , the ones ive looked it seem to be in and around 8 ft i was wondering do you know if they go bigger than that .? Mabe a 11 or 12 ft would be ideal !
    Thanks


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    davidk11811
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    My pike rods so old the name of it has worn off! :D


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    Rycn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 722 ✭✭✭Rycn


    davidk11811 wrote: »
    My pike rods so old the name of it has worn off! :D
    Thats some serious fishin been done with that rod id say!


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    davidk11811
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    Past down from generations :D


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    skipz
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    davidk11811 wrote: »
    Past down from generations :D

    I love them bamboo stick pike rods:)


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    coolwings
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,455 Mod ✭✭✭✭coolwings


    David:
    Peter:
    10' MkIV Carp rod, 1 3/4lbs test curve, all through action, sliding reel fittings, cork handle, green coloured glass, built on a Sundridge blank. It has been my spare spinning rod for pike for years. Not flashy, just a nice rod to use. I landed innumerable salmon and pike on it when it was my number one heavy spinning rod.
    €20 if you want it, which is part cost of the Fuji rings I put on it, the rod comes free - you'd have to get someone to collect at Dublin address.


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    davidk11811
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    coolwings wrote: »
    David:
    10' MkIV Carp rod, 1 3/4lbs test curve, all through action, sliding reel fittings, cork handle, green coloured glass, built on a Sundridge blank. It has been my spare spinning rod for pike for years. Not flashy, just a nice rod to use. I landed innumerable salmon and pike on it when it was my number one heavy spinning rod.
    €20 if you want it, which is part cost of the Fuji rings I put on it, the rod comes free - you'd have to get someone to collect at Dublin address.
    Sounds like a serious rod but I'm happy with the one I have. :)


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    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭peterk675


    davidk11811 wrote: »
    Sounds like a serious rod but I'm happy with the one I have. :)
    dont think he was saying that to you :D


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    davidk11811
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    peterk675 wrote: »
    dont think he was saying that to you :D
    Read his post again, at the start it said "David:"
    Maybe he made a mistake, I thought it was a bit funny offering it to me when you started the thread. Oh well, we're all human!


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    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭peterk675


    davidk11811 wrote: »
    Read his post again, at the start it said "David:"
    Maybe he made a mistake, I thought it was a bit funny offering it to me when you started the thread. Oh well, we're all human!
    Yea i did just there haha it sounds good do :eek:
    That do you think .?


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    coolwings
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    peterk675 wrote: »
    dont think he was saying that to you :D
    davidk11811 wrote: »
    Read his post again, at the start it said "David:"
    Maybe he made a mistake, I thought it was a bit funny offering it to me when you started the thread. Oh well, we're all human!

    Aaargh! Hate that! Post edited to make more sense!! :o


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    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭peterk675


    Aw well , i prob would be interested in the rod only im no where near Dublin ! But cheers anyway :D


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    ironbluedun
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    i can recommend the ugly sticks they are great rods.


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    Macspower
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    agree with the stick being the dogs!!!

    I got mine latest one here http://www.gooutdoorireland.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=745

    seemed cheap at 35 euro...


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    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭peterk675


    ironbluedun wrote: »
    i can recommend the ugly sticks they are great rods.

    seems like everyone has one :eek:


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    ZeRoY
    Registered Users Posts: 959 ✭✭✭ZeRoY


    Shakespeare Odyssey Pike in Jackangling in Newry, €38.86 + €4.80 delivery to ROI :D

    They have 2.5lb & 3lb Curve test (3 & 2 section 12ft)

    This series of pike rods is available in two and three piece verions. Designed with a progressive 3.00lb test curve, making them an excellent choice for all heavy plug and spinning applications and also dead bait fishing.
    • Progressive action
    • Lined guides
    • Screw winch reel fitting
    • Spigot joint system
    • LIne clip


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    #23
    peterk675
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 166 ✭✭peterk675


    Thanks :)


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