Fishing rod advice needed - I'm desperate!

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jparicka · #1 Post by **jparicka** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:08 am

Hi guys,

I need a word of advice here (but please do not laugh, I am dead serious). I’m struggling to get a good traveling beachcasting rod that I can fit in the boot of my car (about 1m in diameter). I did check all local tackle shops but none of those that I’ve seen fits in my boot. I guess that the only option available to me is to go online and buy one off the internet. I would be very grateful if you can give me any word of advice. I am happy to invest about 200 - 300 Euro per rod (no more than that, I need two!).

Many thanks in advance,

Jan

#2 Post by **col** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:33 am

The Penn PPT Jetstream(I think) is a 4 piece rod and reputably very good. Its going for excellent value at the moment aswell in some online shops.

Other options are a shimano 14ft one (4.5 m) which breaks into 7 pieces. a shakespeare salt travel beach, a Fox trek, veals have their own one, and a Fladen. These are all 5/6 pieces and about 12ft (3.9 m).

there are probably better options if you are able to stick with a 3/4 piece rod. :D

#3 Post by **chrisfeeney30** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:03 pm

im not sure about what rod, but you could try puting a 3 piece rod in the front door and slide it down to the back of the car, so the tip is near you and the butt is resting on/on top o the back seats

jparicka · #4 Post by **jparicka** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:13 am

chrisfeeney30 wrote:im not sure about what rod, but you could try puting a 3 piece rod in the front door and slide it down to the back of the car, so the tip is near you and the butt is resting on/on top o the back seats

I'll have to try that - I'm just writing down instructions, lol..

;o))))

jparicka · #5 Post by **jparicka** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:18 am

chrisfeeney30 wrote:im not sure about what rod, but you could try puting a 3 piece rod in the front door and slide it down to the back of the car, so the tip is near you and the butt is resting on/on top o the back seats

If I politely ask you, will you explain that to my girlfriend as well?

As in, .. I can't give her a lift on my way off fishing (not because she's always moaning and talking for herself in tackle shops).

;o))

Jan

#6 Post by **chrisfeeney30** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:24 pm

il see what i can do! lol you get anything yesterday?

Mr_Green · #7 Post by **Mr_Green** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:59 pm

Id go for the penn affinity, its a 16ft rod which breaks down into 4 x 4 foot pieces, a little bigger than 1 metre but its a hell of a rod...

jparicka · #8 Post by **jparicka** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:02 pm

chrisfeeney30 wrote:il see what i can do! lol you get anything yesterday?

Nope, not a sausage.