What Happens if You Pull A Lidl Too Hard On A Cheap Rod

Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:04 pm

I bought one of these rods in Lidl over 3 years ago. Advertised as telescopic beach rods, suitable for sea fishing (came with a fixed spool reel which seems reasonable). Just thought I'd show you what happened when I was trying to pull out of some weed at Ennereilly last week.

I really wasn't pulling that hard...

So, if you have the same model, take care when that 10LB bass comes along.

Oh well, better stick with the old ABU and Shakespeares from now on....[attachment=3]lidl_rod1.jpg[/attachment][attachment=2]lild_rod2.jpg[/attachment]
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Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:11 pm

i had the same problem with their brollies the pole broke in half in about5-10mph winds... :cry:

Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:48 am

Lads... in all fairness like. :lol:

What did you expect?

Thats like saying you got a 50 year old car for a tenner and now your whynging because the exhaust fell off!! :lol:

lol

Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:13 am

You pay for what you get. :wink:

Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:59 am

I did the same thing with that rod, did not take much weed.....so I invested in a new diawa supercast and havent broke it yet....fingers crossed.

Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:34 am

the gear is cheep for a reason, cos its dirt!!!

Security man wrote:Lads... in all fairness like.
What did you expect?

Thats like saying you got a 50 year old car for a tenner and now your whynging because the exhaust fell off!!
lol

spot on could not off put it better myself!!!

Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:21 pm

I was trying it out for a bit of craic. No real harm done, though a few quid wasted. I continued on with my "proper" gear. But if you've got that rod - well, watch out...