is any1 an expert on fishing?

[EVERS666]

i think it time to purchase a new pole, any recommendations????

thinking about the map tks 40. does anyone have a review on this brand?, the local tackle shop recommended it for the price and extras that come with it.

thanx

[zaphodbb]

i think it time for me to perchise a new pole

what kind of fishing m8 sea,river,lake or you just gonna stay wi the sharks for now

[Hazy]

Hi, What type of fishing will you do. River, canal or commercial carp fisheries? There are hundreds of poles for sale so you need to ensure you get the right one for the job.

[EVERS666]

carp fishing.

[zaphodbb]

carp fishing.

sorry m8 im a trout and salmon man but im sure someone can help you

[EVERS666]

i use to fish about 5 yrs ago and still got the tackle, the pole i have at the mo is a maver Jurassic but its only a 12m long and b4 i gave up it was to short then, goin fishing 2moz for the first time, I've just checked my pole and a few sections seem to have slight cracks appear so need a new one asap

[forntida]

They call poles rods in the UK. Used to do some sea fishing, that is too easy. Had to give up fishing in lakes etc. I needed a corridor train to get back home.

[andy4]

forntida They call poles rods in the UK.

rods & poles are 2 different peices of equipment entirely

[forntida]

[quote=andy4;193748]

They call poles rods in the UK.

rods & poles are 2 different peices of equipment entirely

I did not know that. I thought pole was what an american called a rod.

What is the difference?

[plasterer]

My rods ,as big as a pole ,She said...............LOL

[maxi1968]

a pole is exclusively used in coarse fishing and requires some skill.it may not be everyones cup of tea but having tried it once or twice i can thouroughly reccomend it.go on try it.dont knock it.

[Hazy]

I do not know what your budget is for a new pole but be aware you can pay from ?100 to thousands of pounds for a top model. There are several makers who do a reliable budget pole such as Maver. Shakespear, and Browning.

My suggestion would be to go to your local tackle shop and seek their advice. If you let them know your budget they will fix you up.

Get the longest pole you can afford, you may not use it's full length for some time but there wil come a time when you will need that extra few feet.

Don't be afraid to barter in the tackle shop as they are feeling the pinch the same as us all. Extra top sections are always a usefull bargaining tool and make sure the dealer elasticates them for you.

Hope this info helps but it is almost impossible to suggest a certain make and length of pole without understanding the persons fishing abilities.

[aftermath]

if your gonna take up Carp fishing i would suggest get a couple of carp rods, a pole is ok for smaller carp, but there is some big carp out there that would be no good on the pole. Even todays hydro elastic would make it almost impossible pulling in a 20lb Carp in.

Took me about 30 mins to pull a 6lb Carp in on the pole, but i lose the big ones on the pole.

Also bear in mind , in windy conditions its hard work on the pole.

I used to use BadgerInternational ( cheap fishing tackle shop ) but i cant access their web page right now unless its shut down.

[stuckylad]

fly fisherman myself m8, should give it a try,you can walk for miles,take it easy in a boat on a loch,or fish a local fishery,your not long in picking it up

[Bulld0g]

fly fisherman myself m8, should give it a try,you can walk for miles,take it easy in a boat on a loch,or fish a local fishery,your not long in picking it up

Whats the biggest fly you caught then m8. I once caught a 2" Bluebottle. Bugger fought me for ages