Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 1/10/12 at 12:07 PM |
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O/T - Fishing Poles
I want to start going fishing again. I have got all the tack for normal rod fishing but would like to get myself a pole to use. I tried one a few
years ago and enjoyed it as a nice change from the normal rod fishing.
My question to the collective is what would be the minimum length that would be good for general use? I know there are 3 main types, Match, Margin and
Specimen but I want something that will do for everyday use. Maybe the odd carp etc. but nothing too specific.
Any help/advice would be good. I was looking at a couple for sale on the bay, but they are only 4-5m long and I reckon that is probably a bit too
short. I have been told that a minimum of 9-11metres is best.
Thanks.
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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wilkingj
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| posted on 1/10/12 at 03:56 PM |
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I have a 10 metre fi-glass fishing pole that I use to support a wire antenna when operating my radio at a location away from home (portable
operation)
I would have thought using one of these as a fishing pole (what they are designed for) would be a little cumbersome.
I also have a 7 metre pole, and this is a lot easier to handle.
The only fishing I do with these signals is fishing for distant Radio Signals
A mate of mine is currently on the Island of Tristan de Cunha (Half way between S. Africa and the Falklands, ie 1800 miles to SA!!) for a week to
operate his radio. He is using a 10m Fishing pole to support a wire antenna. I have heard him already.
For the Hams amongst us he is operating as ZD9UW (Rob), you will easily find him on any DX cluster.
Finally You dont have to be a LCB'er to me a bit on the mad side!
Just my 2d's worth.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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