Buying a new rod .?

peterk675

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 .

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

peterk675

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

skipz

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.

peterk675

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

Rycn

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

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

davidk11811

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

Rycn

davidk11811 wrote: »

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

Thats some serious fishin been done with that rod id say!

davidk11811

Past down from generations

skipz

davidk11811 wrote: »

Past down from generations

I love them bamboo stick pike rods:)

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.

davidk11811

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.

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

davidk11811

peterk675 wrote: »

dont think he was saying that to you

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!

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 .?

coolwings

peterk675 wrote: »

dont think he was saying that to you

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!!

peterk675

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

ironbluedun

i can recommend the ugly sticks they are great rods.

Macspower

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...

peterk675

ironbluedun wrote: »

i can recommend the ugly sticks they are great rods.

seems like everyone has one :eek:

ZeRoY

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

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

peterk675

Thanks