Ergo wrote:
: spamless wrote:
:: Dear all,
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:: I cannot afford to buy multiple rods but it seems to me that two rods
:: would give the best versatility and would ensure that for the smaller
:: lures I am not trying to cast them with a broom handle.
::
:: My idea is to get say a 20 to 60 grams long rod (9 foot) and a 60 to
:: 110 grams short rod (6 to 7 foot).
::
:: Most fishing would be river / reservoir from bank or boat.
::
:: Does this sound sensible or have a missed something?
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: A short answer to your question IMHO is NO! Try fishing for small
: fish. You Need sensitivity. If you try and catch a Wels, it will rip
: your arms off without some give. Decide what your target species is
: going to be, and purchase something suitable. Even try a Margin Pole.
: You can do carp, and tiddlers, depending on the elastic. That could
: be a cheaper option.

He's a pike angler !