First Time Pole Buyer

[garry codd]

I am looking to buy my first pole for general fishing situations in rivers and drains . Not into carp fishing on ponds and lakes etc. If you believe the press they say the Shimano Technium is a good buy, I have a budget of approx ?200.00. Would appreciate any advice guys.

 

[Graham Whatmore]

Have a look at the Preston Innovations zyrium. ?199 for 12 1/2 metres and it will handle anything from small canal to carp