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Fishing rods

boris1gary — Sun, 18 May 2014 09:58:52 GMT

I don't fish but am thinking of buying my nephew a rod. What's the best one?

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freddie*rooster — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:07:26 GMT

How old is your nephew and is the rod for beach fishing, river fishing or deep sea fishing?

P.S. I know nothing about fishing rods.

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boris1gary — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:10:22 GMT

He's 9 and mainly fishing in the harbour off a pier.

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cherry*135 — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:10:45 GMT

joz should be able to advise you.

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kopenhagen5 — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:17:51 GMT

I recently bought a terrific rod n reel from k-mart for my nephew.

Both rod n reel were very well known name brands.

Can't think of them now but my nephew said they are very good.

I paid around $80.

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kopenhagen5 — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:22:11 GMT

I think it was a Shimano reel and a carbon fibre rod.

Multi-purpose for both pier and boat.

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boris1gary — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:25:27 GMT

Thanks Kopenhagen, I'll have a look.

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jimmy*part4 — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:30:01 GMT

@boris1gary wrote:
He's 9 and mainly fishing in the harbour off a pier.

At 9 I'd be cautious about letting him cast a line. People near him would likely end up getting hooked, or hook himself (even adults do this)

I'd start out with a cheap set up, because even though the rod and reel might be cheap you still have to get lures, hooks, and a tackle box. I'd start him on something like this....

I started fishing as a kid with my GM. We'd use a bambo pole and just drop the line in. Probably the safest way to fish, because getting a hook stuck in you needs a surgeon to remove....usually.

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boris1gary — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:36:27 GMT

Thanks Jimmy, his Dad casts, i went with them - it was fun but i was quietly hoping they wouldn't catch anything (poor fish). I want to get him a really good one because he is a lovely boy, all he wanted for xmas was a book about animals. His mother is a "tiger mum" so his life is extremely structured and i want to spoil him a little.

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imastawka — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:40:05 GMT

'splain pleez - 'tiger mum' ?

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jimmy*part4 — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:54:52 GMT

@boris1gary wrote:
Thanks Jimmy, his Dad casts, i went with them - it was fun but i was quietly hoping they wouldn't catch anything (poor fish). I want to get him a really good one because he is a lovely boy, all he wanted for xmas was a book about animals. His mother is a "tiger mum" so his life is extremely structured and i want to spoil him a little.

You can spend a lot of money on gear. You can also get a really good set up that doesn't cost a lot. There are all types rods and reels depending on what kind of fishing you're doing. If you want something better than the pic I posted try a combo set. I like Penn reels.

If you live near/in town your best bet is just visit a bait and tackle shop and tell them what you want and how much money you want to spend. They'd happily set you up with exactly what you ask for.

I prefer artificial lures so I don't have to bait the hook, lol. Yeah I feel sorry for even putting a worm on a hook.

My favourite way to fish is on a charter boat. You don't need to bring any fishing gear, they set up the rods and even bait the hook for you.

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boris1gary — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:54:59 GMT

my interpretation only: every hour of childs time is filled with structured activities none of which are designed just for fun. (the short version).

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boris1gary — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:58:44 GMT

Jimmy, there is a 24 hour bait and tackle shop a few ks away, 24 hour, I thought maybe it was a front for a drug running op. I will have to pretend i have a little knowledge or i will walk out with an empty purse, I am a salespersons dream.

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jimmy*part4 — Sun, 18 May 2014 11:09:55 GMT

@boris1gary wrote:
Jimmy, there is a 24 hour bait and tackle shop a few ks away, 24 hour, I thought maybe it was a front for a drug running op. I will have to pretend i have a little knowledge or i will walk out with an empty purse, I am a salespersons dream.

Everything should have price tags on them, just tell them you want to look first if they ask. If your not sure after looking just give them a set amount you want to spend and you'll be ok.

Living on an island I didn't think we had 24 hour bait and tackle shops, but googling I see we do. *wonders if they're a front? could be convenient, lol*. I can also shop on line a them....maybe give that a look before going to one.

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jimmy*part4 — Sun, 18 May 2014 11:45:58 GMT

I wasn't trolling for a kudo or fishing for a green check, but you lured me in with the gift for a nephew line, Or where you just baiting me?

Because I did fall for it hook, line, and sinker. 🙂

For Reel!

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joz*garage — Sun, 18 May 2014 13:04:12 GMT

no expense spared for your boy ? love it boris

if you lived around here i would custom build you one, for you

first up theres a broad selection of pier fishing rod types and lengths

and a jetty can be anywhere, you know...river, estuary...beach

and 9 year old can be just as good as an adult at fishing

for a 6 foot flick rod (theyre so versatile!. I'm guessing this is what youre thinking

one can be selected as a One peice, coz they can fit in just about any vehicle without too much drama, there are no ferrules to maintain or worry about (most of my rods are one piece) and one piece rods are stronger then their 2 piece equivalents

so basically ask your local tackle guy, where the rod will be used, what lure weights will be casted and a reel to suit

for muilti purpose; ask for a 6kg outfit

can be used anywhere, even off a boat for whiting and the like

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joz*garage — Sun, 18 May 2014 13:16:33 GMT

oh and tell 'em, what fish species will be targetted, 6kg outfits can handle anything from a small gar and exceed 6kg - just about fight anything heavy if the boy knows how to play'em

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imastawka — Sun, 18 May 2014 13:26:26 GMT

Off topic, I know, but does anyone know how jimmy's hand is today?

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jimmy*part4 — Sun, 18 May 2014 13:52:27 GMT

Pretty good Stawka. 🙂

I should be about 80% by the time I have to leave for my morning drive. 🙂

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vgDgfWmFpl4#t=80

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imastawka — Sun, 18 May 2014 13:57:58 GMT

Hahaha - Nice one jimmy. Good to hear.

Don't forget to use the cheese/vege grater on the butter next time