Rods for her indoors

dalesman · Dec 11, 2014

The wife has announced she want to join me on the banks in 2015, she always had a interest in fishing but maggots has put her off, but pellets, corn and meat is ok.

Has and body got views on the Drennan red range as a fishing rod and qty, or is there anything better for similar price

itsfishingnotcatching · Dec 11, 2014

Big fan of Drennan but bought the Maver Abyss X 10'0 float rod for my wife and frequently fish with it, can't fault it and a little cheaper than the red range. There are float and feeder rods from 10-13'0

Ian

Peter Jacobs · Dec 11, 2014

Dalesman,

Ask yourself this; would you fish with a Drennan Red rod?

If the answer is no then in order to maintain your current marital status I would suggest that you procure her a rod at least on a par with your own . . . . . . . . . you know the nights are getting colder and those sofas or spare bedrooms can be ruddy uncomfortable . . . . . . after a few nights!

[insert winkey thing > > > > HERE]

sam vimes · Dec 11, 2014

Having been down a similar road when buying for my Nephew, I'd give the Shimano Forcemaster Commercials a good coat of looking at. They pass the "would I be happy to use them" test with flying colours. I've been perfectly happy using them when eleven year old attention wanders.

Titus · Dec 11, 2014

I have to agree, why do we insist on giving our beginners inferior tackle which is harder to use?
Buy her the gear you would be comfortable using then if she decides it's not for her at least you have spent your money on something useful and not something which is only good for holding your beans off the ground.

itsfishingnotcatching · Dec 11, 2014

Titus said:
Buy her the gear you would be comfortable using

I did and still am, just because some tackle is not expensive does not necessarily make it inferior, compare the relative prices and quality of current tackle to that manufactured twenty years ago.

Lord Paul of Sheffield · Dec 11, 2014

Buy her the rod you want and then clean up and give her one of your old rods

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · Dec 11, 2014

Paul

Is the Shakespeare Bomb rod suitable for a lady?

Dalesman

My son recently attended a couple of fishing coaching courses. The coach used Drennen Red rods and reels. They looked like quality tackle but good value.

Lord Paul of Sheffield · Dec 11, 2014

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) said:
Paul

Is the Shakespeare Bomb rod suitable for a lady?

Dalesman

My son recently attended a couple of fishing coaching courses. The coach used Drennen Red rods and reels. They looked like quality tackle but good value.

No mate - I'd suggest "borrowing a rod of Uncle Dave and "forgetting" to give it back

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · Dec 11, 2014

Hey!

I will have you know that I borrowed his rod, gave it back and then ordered the same rod form Harrisons!

Titus · Dec 11, 2014

itsfishingnotcatching said:
just because some tackle is not expensive does not necessarily make it inferior,

Where did I say it did? I said buy something you would be happy to use.

I have twenty year old carp rods which are perfectly good and I am happy to use them.

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · Dec 11, 2014

Korum do a float fishing rod, reel and accessory kit in a PINK EDITION.

Merv Harrison · Dec 11, 2014

Dalesman, whichever rod/reel you choose, before purchase, for the sake of 'marital bliss', please please please, make sure that matching accessories are available.

Ray Roberts · Dec 11, 2014

Titus said:
I have to agree, why do we insist on giving our beginners inferior tackle which is harder to use?
Buy her the gear you would be comfortable using then if she decides it's not for her at least you have spent your money on something useful and not something which is only good for holding your beans off the ground.

Ahh, I see, buy her something you can nick and will use if fishing isn't for her. Not a criticism by the way, man after my own heart.

Windy · Dec 12, 2014

For indoors ?

Stair rods (if you have stairs)

Curtain rods....

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.....and Rod Steward album or two to listen to with a sherry in hand after all that housework....

A set of drain rods however, a step too far I think.

Titus · Dec 12, 2014

So Mr Windy............How long have you known my wife?

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