Rod and Reel (Amazon): geni.us/tfgEMFc Rod and reel (Ebay): ebay.to/32JlNAf The rods are different on Ebay (small guide rings) I went for the 1.5m (5 foot) telescopic rod and reel (Amazon) which came in the Lixada bag (see pictures and video) as my local river is not huge. The rod is very well made and although most of the action is in the tip section that is to be expected due to the telescopic nature of the rod - the lower sections need to be quite stiff since the rod folds up into itself. The closed length of the rod is only 31cm (approx. 12") making it a good choice for packing into a backpack or suitcase and the reel has a folding handle which allows for flatter packing. I would advise getting a reel cover to keep the reel clean if it will be spending time in and out of a backpack. The reel has a nicely made design which incorporates an effective drag dial and a handle lock to prevent handle being turned backward if you want to rely on the drag while playing fish (that is my choice of set up - lock ON and drag set to enable a decent sized fish to safely pull line). Reel fits securely into the reel seat and the seat has a double ring lock system to ensure that the reel stays in place while in use. Casting is easy and the bale arm doesn't flick back over while casting unless it is knocked quite hard. Using the 1.5m rod I can easily cast an 8g spinner around 30m without much effort - that gets it to the other side of the widest part of my local river so it's all good there. Reeling in is very smooth and totally silent indicating that the internals of the reel are well put together and running properly. The guide rings on the rod are a decent size which is great to see since many of the small telescopic rods available online have tiny guide rings which affect casting distance - this feels more like a 'proper' rod. As with all telescopic rods care must be given while opening and closing each section of the rod and it's definitely best to avoid pulling on the rings or they will eventually weaken and snap off - I've shown the correct method in the attached video for reference. So, in summary..... Does this rod and reel combo perform well? YES Will it catch fish? YES Will it last a long time? YES, with sensible care. Could you rely on it in a survival situation? YES Will it pack down into a backpack? YES, although a reel cover would be advised to protect the reel. How many stars? 5, all the way. If you are into survival / bushcraft you may want to check out the Lixada titanium stove or stainless steel stove geni.us/cWgjSD - it's not related to fishing gear but it is a great item to have in your bug out bag / bushcraft kit and it also represents excellent value.

@wolfenstein6676

3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, the rod and reel set up looks like it's worth buying. What's the name of the silver spinner you were using?

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

@@wolfenstein6676 That one is a 'silver fox' and it is a weighted version of the Mepps type spinners. It rattles a bit in the water which is meant to attract fish more but I don't fine them any more or less attractive to fish than the ordinary mepps or similar spinners.

@wolfenstein6676

3 жыл бұрын

@@pondguru Thanks for the information, Pondguru, I'll take a look at the 'silver fox' spinner.

@syedbasha2873

3 жыл бұрын

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@siddiquen3354

3 жыл бұрын

Hi

after failing to find decent reviews on these rods from amazon imagine my pleasure when i finally found one and it was a fellow north east lad! great vid mate, thanks for the review

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

No worries - we still use that rod now as well as an even smaller one which is only 1m long and was under a fiver, lol I'll do a review on that smaller set up in the next few days.

I have been looking at this exact rod online for fishing when I’m out in my kayak. Searched for a review and found this video. Just ordered it now. Thank you very much 👍

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, that's why I put the reviews out. Glad you found it useful. I've bought a few rod and reel combos and this was definitely the best one.

Just bought one of these yesterday and thought I’d check for a review, came straight here, great video, thank you

@ThousandYardStare

3 ай бұрын

Nice one - best of luck when you're fishing.

Thank you so much for this video. I have been looking for a good compact fishing rod and reel, but, none of the reviews for other ones are very good. They are mostly made very cheaply and not worth the money. Then I came across your video and I am going to buy two of these. This is exactly what I have been looking for.

@ThousandYardStare

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are very good and as I mentioned in the video / description make sure you go for the rod with the bigger rings (they do 2 versions) as the quality is better with the type I showed in this video - that's the one I link to in the video description. As long as you have realistic expectations for the rod it will perform well but it's not going to be hauling huge carp in without some risk of breaking, lol Best of luck when you go fishing.

A great and informative video. Just what I was looking for. I'm thinking about one of these for my bike saddle bags.

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff - I'm still using mine almost weekly and it has held up great.

Just bought this trying it tonight spinning for perch and pike. Reel on it looks good for the price. Appreciate the honest review fella.

@ThousandYardStare

11 ай бұрын

Best of luck when you get out fishing - as long as you don't put too much pressure on the tip section of any telescopic rod it should last for years. I'm glad you found the video useful.

glad you did a video I am probably buy one now thanks

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is much better than the other telescopic rods I've bought in the last year or so. Today the problem is that without honest reviews online it's very difficult choosing an item of any type and I've bought loads of gear to bulk out my survival / bushcraft kit which has been a pure waste of time, recommended by people who have either never used it or have been paid to 'feature' it on their channels. You'd be amazed at the offers of payment I've had to 'feature' products on my other channel - it's like manufacturers know they can buy most people once they get to a certain level of success or subscribers. Balls to that, I don't need the money and I don't want 'fame' so if something is crap, I'll say it's crap.

Thanks for your honest rivew ima get one

Thank you very good review, nice comment about the extra accessories not being worth the money because of quality, you convinced me to buy this fishing rod

@pondguru

4 жыл бұрын

No worries and I'm glad you found the video useful (this is my other account)

Awesome review. Everything I needed to know and more! Thank you. :-)

@pondguru

4 жыл бұрын

(my other account) No worries, I'm glad you found it useful - my son and I have caught loads of fish on this rod using small spinners for Trout.

BEST VIDEO EVER!!! I have watched this almost 100 times 😃

I got one because of you and i love it thank you so much

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

(my other channel) Good stuff - it's a handy set up. I have a smaller set up too which I will show in another video but the smaller reel on that one isn't quite as good so it's a trade off.

Thank you for this video :)

Thanks! Great pond by the way!

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

No worries, I'm glad you found the video useful.

Great review. Thanks

Thanks for the review i fancy one for holidays. Great pond too mate. 👍

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I bought a few different rods and reels and this was definitely the best combo although Lixada do a couple of different versions themselves. The cheaper one with smaller rod rings definitely wasn't as good.

@leeh1974

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare ive been looking at the nash snide rod but its too expensive really. I am ordering one of these kits today. Thanks again

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

@@leeh1974 No worries, glad to be of service.

Thanks for the decent review mate I've never fished in my life and just picked up one as an entry into it, didn't want to spend tonnes in case it isn't actually a hobby I'll enjoy (and God knows, I've made that mistake with enough hobbies 😂) so really pleased to hear its a decent little starter set up.

@ThousandYardStare

Жыл бұрын

As long as you don'r put too much weight or strain on the tip it will perform fine - best of luck when you get out.

Great review! Thank you.

@ThousandYardStare

Жыл бұрын

No worries, I'm glad you found it useful.

Thank you very much

Had this rod in 1.5 and the reel really impressed with it to start of fishing , good for rivers and small lakes not gonna have much fun on a resivouir tho

@pondguru

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is fine for smaller situations but for sea fishing (long casts) or larger fish it would be risking damage to the rod / reel. My son and I have caught loads of trout on this set up with small spinners on my local river. The rod is fine for casting 20-25m with light spinners but anything further would require a 'proper' set up. (this is my other account)

Just ordered 1, thanks

@ThousandYardStare

Жыл бұрын

Groovy - best of luck when you go fishing.

Thnk you.. I bought same brand..

Caught a peacock bass using this! 6 llbs

Such a great video.

@ThousandYardStare

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful - thanks for watching.

Well you've sold it to me! Off to Amazon to buy my first fishing rod 🙂 thanks

@emmanuelhud1

4 жыл бұрын

Well i have bought this rod and a month in.....it definitely is not bad especially for a beginner like me think i paid 42 British pounds for mine and its decent at that price range. You have to pay well double to even tripple that for a very strong durability high spec one so thank you for the review. I am enjoying fishing.

@johndee9622

4 жыл бұрын

I just scooped 1 myself.

V goooooooood rod and video

Great video mate keep it up 👌 just subbed

Nice video

Never give up

good fishing rod

Love this guy, just subbed

Nice video..... 👍

The Chinese have improved a lot in quality but you must know what brand is good. New carbon rods with aluminium seats are better than glass fibre. Managed to drag 15 kg catfish to shallow water ! The Chinese brand, I tried the Dukio brand, feel and spin like a Daiwa. It's beautiful design and painted. I tried it because, I was curious. Reviews said it's good and 1/5 the price of mid range Daiwa, so I bought 2. Will buy 2 more if there's no tangle or gearing problem. They even sell an optional double handle !

@been2all505

3 жыл бұрын

The Chinese make it to the spec given to them.

This rod looks reely reely good...

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Super

The beat tips

Subscribed, just bought this rod from Amazon. Going to try it out 2mrw. Any advice on what's a good line to use? It came with a reel of line and a few accessories but no description on what the accessories are. I'm a newbie at this. You mentioned a spinner? What about hooks, best type? I live in Bournemouth so going to fish on the coast mainly. Any advice would be appreciated.

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

I'm just using standard 6lb breaking strain line as the fish in my river are not very big. Any spinner / baited hook suitable for the situation will catch fish if the fish feel like biting but as far as sea fishing goes I really don't have much idea about specific set ups as I very rarely fish anything other than fresh water. If I was going to fish the sea I'd go for a reel suitable for saltwater as it is very corrosive. When I've done sea fishing it has been using feathers from a boat or spinning with silver 'spoon' type traditional spinners for Mackerel and Pollock from rock drop offs from the shore in Scotland so I'm not exactly a fountain of knowledge where sea fishing is concerned, lol. My preferred way of fishing is fly fishing in small rivers.

Greetings from Egypt

Thanks mate, I’m buying 1 on eBay today, keeping it in my car boot just in case we decide to go on a fishing trip

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is perfect for that situation.

@ozzygrunt4812

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare I know, can’t wait. Can you recommend a line brand to go with it?

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

@@ozzygrunt4812 I generally use 6 lb Daiwa Sensor Monofilament for river fishing (spinning, bait) and 4 lb for fly fishing but anything does the job.

@ozzygrunt4812

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare I purchased a 20 pound line on eBay, bu I can always go to get the lines you recommended. Thank you for your reply mate, totally worth it

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

@@ozzygrunt4812 For most fishing in the UK there is no need to go so heavy, especially if you're after Trout in small to medium sized rivers. You'll catch many more fish on lighter gear as the fish are less likely to see the line and you will be able to throw the bait / spinner much further on 6 lb line as opposed to 20 lb line too. I wouldn't go above 10 lb for river fishing in the UK unless I was expecting Salmon or Pike.

Subbed. Bro give me some tips, i tested tons of baits and equipment but here in Sweden I just dont get anything not even a hit in a few days it is actualy driving me mad. Also what size rod you recommend for shore lake fishing? Is 2.7meter overkill?

@pondguru

4 жыл бұрын

(my other account) I'm not really up on what works in Sweden as I'm in the UK but the length of rod will depend on how heavy you need to fish and how far you need to cast. Most of the videos I have seen in Sweden have people fishing from a boat for Perch and Pike with a variety of spinners which seem to work well. The Mepps type spinners are particularly good for Perch. Fly rod would probably be the way to go for Trout, Arctic Char and migratory fish but they will also take small spinners too so I'd say give the Mepps type spinners a go of you only have spinning rods. The Mepps spinners tend to stay quite high in the water too so are good for shallower areas. I'm not really a bait fisherman but a good old earthworm has always worked for me - everything seems to eat them.

Very nice review. I'm new to fishing, and I'm considering this as a starter kit. I'm a backpacker and would like to use this mainly at larger reservoirs... which size would you recommend? I was looking at the 2.4M version, but after watching your video, I'm not sure if a smaller version would do me. Also, what would you recommend for narrow rivers with stronger streams, and what about sea fishing? I suppose there is no such thing as one fishing system that fits all purposes, so apologies for the newbie questions...

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

An 8' (2.4m) rod will cover most situations but for saltwater ideally you'd use a specific rod / reel made for saltwater use as it will quickly corrode metal parts unless they are stainless steel. The 'best' choice of rod will depend on the water situation for example in the sea you could be fishing straight into deep water and only need a 6'-8' rod or may have to cast out to find deeper water which will need a much longer rod - same with reservoirs. I'd say get one rod and reel for the smaller rivers / streams and then go for a larger set up for sea and reservoirs.

@kevinklein4748

3 жыл бұрын

@@pondguru thank you for the quick reply. I do a lot of backpacking and wild camping, so this will be just to catch some fresh fish when I'm out with my teepee or hammock. I think that I'll go with the 6' rod (1.8m) to get started. It looks like a good beginners kit for the price. Cheers.

good morning brother

Checking out this video i am considering on buying this Fishing pole it's sold online at my local Wal-Mart for $17 which sounds like a deal to me especially when i factor in the bag and gear What kind of fish weight can this rod handle? I have a canal in my backyard so i don't think i would have to worry about big or giant fish

@ThousandYardStare

7 ай бұрын

I've caught fish to over 2 lbs but it would probably handle much larger fish when handled properly - some people can break good rods with bad technique, lol For $17 for a full kit including rod and reel that is an incredible deal so you'd be ,mad not to go for that - just make sure that the rod has the bigger line rings as shown in this video since there is another version with smaller rings which is not as well made (and will probably fail quickly).

I've just brought one mate! What line did you use on the reels?

@pondguru

4 жыл бұрын

I think it is Daiwa line - 6lbs breaking strain. That is quite light line but the fish in my local river rarely get over a pound in weight and I like to fish with very light gear.

Hi there, really enjoyed the video, going abroad (beach) and want to take a travel rod . I haven't got a clue what I'll catch if anything, so would you buy a rod & reel combo or buy a more specific reel? I know I'm rather vague on specific's but would value an opinion. Thanks

@ThousandYardStare

2 жыл бұрын

I'd personally say go for something made for saltwater use for both rod and reel if you're sea fishing as a cheap reel and rod fittings will quickly corrode if exposed to saltwater even if you wash it in fresh water after use - stick to freshwater with this one. As far as gear for sea fishing goes it is so varied it would be best to ask a shop specializing in fishing gear - just tell them what you're fishing for and what you expect from a rod and reel and they'll have numerous suggestions. Sea fishing isn't my area of knowledge. Best of luck when you go fishing.

@jodep2198

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare Thank you.

How kilogram fish it can carry?? 2/3/4/5?????

How much cost indian prise..

👍👍👍

I like that ure vidieos

Good

@ThousandYardStare

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the video useful - I've caught loads of fish on this set up.

and how much it cost sir,

Just confirmed order of the rod and reel. Hope it will satisfy me

@ThousandYardStare

2 жыл бұрын

As long as you're not using it for monster fish it will do fine - best of luck when you go fishing.

How much is the price? Is there a connection?

Ive just bought one from ebay for £19.99. (2.4m with LE3000 reel). Ive never fished before in my life, but i want to start drop shot fishing as part of my bushcraft journey. What are your thoughts? Any good for a learner...though a bit late as ive bought it now 😅😅 cheers. *just to say, i bought it because of this video. Cheers

@ThousandYardStare

10 ай бұрын

I've used mine for spinning, free running bait and ledger fishing and it's been great. I just used it 2 days ago, same rod and reel in this video. For beginners it's as good as anything else out there since the skills necessary to properly use any rod and reel are transferable to all types of rods and reels learning to fish with anything is worth more than gold. I'm glad you took something useful from the video - best of luck when you get out fishing. The skills we learn are currency which will never devalue and if the clown world we're living in finally collapses you'll be in the top 1% of the 1% if you have a varied skill set.

I want dis rod

please tell about Drag capacity of this product?

@pondguru

4 жыл бұрын

(this is my other account) The drag is adjustable on the face of the reel (a dial which lessens / increases the drag) and it works well.

About ready or telescoping pole is 2.4m. 7 feet.8?

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

2.4m is just under 8 feet.

Pond guru

I’m going to Zanzibar Tanzania soon would you recommend this for ocean fishing

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend a telescopic rod for fishing in the ocean unless you're fishing for small fish off the shore - get a proper sea rod for sea fishing.

Wow its kren bro

I just bought the same fookin one but mines longer- lol

Would you be able to catch mackerel from a pebble beach with this rod (or a bigger size version?) I'm new to all this so would be very grateful for feedback.

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

The 8' (2.4m) version would be the one to go for if you're spinning for mackerel and while I'd always say go for a 'proper' saltwater set up for saltwater fishing just make sure you wash the gear down with fresh water to remove saltwater after use and it should last OK.

@simonellis778

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare Thank you so much for your response. I like the idea of a telescopic rod - but should I really be thinking differently if my main goal is beach fishing for mackerel? Or are there some telescopic rods made for that kind of thing? Thanks again.

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonellis778 Telescopic rods are really just occasional use / travel rods in my opinion. However, I'm not really one to be giving advice on sea fishing as 99.9% of my fishing is using a fly rod on rivers. Saying that, I've just bought a sea spinning set up consisting of a 9' (2.7m) Abu Garcia Vendetta rod, Shimano Nasci C3000 reel, 40lb braid and 15lb mono as the trace. That will chuck 30g-40g spinners easily and handle heavier lures too if necessary. I've not used it in the sea yet but it will be getting baptised when I go up to the Isle of Skye later this year and pounding some Pollack from the rocks.

@simonellis778

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare Fantastic. Really appreciate your feedback and advice. Hope you have a great trip to Skye! Best wishes

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonellis778 Likewise, I hope you catch plenty of fish on your trips.

How much weight it would hold?? Can i catch big wish with this one??

@pondguru

4 жыл бұрын

According to some of the Amazon reviews people have caught double figure carp and pike on this rod. Biggest fish I've has was only about 1.5 lbs (under a kilo) but even when the spinner was stuck in trees or on the bed of the river I could rip it out hard without damage to the rod.

How much price

Could the rod withstand a pretty descent sized fish?

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

You could certainly catch decent sized fish with this rod as long as they were netted or beached to land them but it is definitely not strong enough for lifting large fish up a ledge / pier.

Do you do metal detecting videos as well? I feel like I have seen you on here before? like pond guru or something like that yeah? Yep I just looked you up online and re subbed I thought that was you I was looking at this rod and ran across this channel subbed here as well

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

I made detecting videos many years ago, yes. This is my other channel.

@EvansGoneFishing

3 жыл бұрын

@@pondguru that's awesome, crazy i found your other channel out of know where like i did.

Guys, please check the length of your rod. I checked mine, and found the actual length of 163cm for the specification of 180cm. A big difference !!!

@pondguru

4 ай бұрын

(my other account) That is a huge difference and it sounds like they've sent out something which is a 5'6" rod instead of a 6' rod?

@Marc_Yu

4 ай бұрын

@@pondguru They have 1.3m, 1.5m, 1.8m 2.1m and 2.4m. Obviously they made 163cm for size 1.8m (180cm). I found other buyers in China had same complaints.

@pondguru

4 ай бұрын

@@Marc_Yu Is that for the version of this rod with the big guide rings (as shown in this video) or for the smaller guide rings (which is the one I advise people don't buy in the video description)?. The type with the smaller rings is not very good at all but I've got 1.5, 1.8 and 2.4 versions of this rod (bigger guide rings) and they're all spot on for length and quality.

@Marc_Yu

4 ай бұрын

@@pondguru Thank you very much for your nice response. What I have is the version with smaller guide rings. I chose the version of big rings but the seller sent me the other version instead. 😕

@pondguru

4 ай бұрын

@@Marc_Yu That's a major bummer and why I'd definitely only recommend the version with the bigger rings. The type with smaller rings seems to be a totally differently constructed rod.

HELLO PONDGURU!

how much same size,,,, rod

I bought this and now I don’t know what happen to my reel. Lock is not working.

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the mechanism may have snapped off inside - I'm assuming that you mean the lock which prevents the handle turning anti-clockwise?

Am I the only one who noticed how he held the line when he was casting

@alexbaldwin2091

4 жыл бұрын

And how he was holding it upside down

@jaysoncolbert6187

4 жыл бұрын

Lol what do u mean? That's how u cast a spinning reel. A baitcaster type has the reel on top when u cast. But he used it how it's supposed to be

@alexbaldwin2091

4 жыл бұрын

When he casts it not when he’s reeling it’s like sideways but not straight

Glad you didn’t catch the big bottom feeder you have in there.

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it would have snapped the rod and pulled me in, lol

@graemejohnson2388

4 жыл бұрын

Thousand Yard Stare I got 12 inch one in my pond. Still looking for food in this weather

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

@@graemejohnson2388 Mine has about 4 million crayfish to eat - it has to be about 6 feet long now. If you can get bloodworms that would be a decent food for a 12" sturgeon. River shrimps are good too. My big filter is breeding a nation of water lice which wash down into the pond so it's like I'm farming fish food in there.

u think i can use this salt water for bluefish striped pass pier surf fishing

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

The longer and heavier versions of this rod? Maybe but I'd still say go for a traditional 2-3 piece rod designed for the purpose - it will cost way more but will have so much more strength.

@praveensingha3040

3 ай бұрын

​@@ThousandYardStareok

What line do you use for this rod

@pondguru

4 жыл бұрын

It is 6lb line. Rod still going well and we use it weekly. I've been really bouncing it when the spinner gets stuck on the bottom or in trees and no damage to the rod - it's much stronger than it seems at a first look. (my other account)

Can it be used in saltwater fishing?

@ThousandYardStare

3 жыл бұрын

The rod yes but I doubt that the reel would hold up very well in saltwater. For any long term use it would be best to go for a saltwater reel but for occasional fishing in the sea this would be OK as long as it was well washed through with fresh water after every use. Definitely best to go for a saltwater set up for saltwater use.

You opened it backwards

U have a fish keeping channel

Hey quick question!!! Please respond

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

There is no question here - just give me a phone any time on 07772848730

The ebay link leads to a error page. Letting you know thanks for the video.

@pondguru

7 ай бұрын

Arrgghh.....thanks for the heads up - that's the problem with ebay listings as they tend to go off when the stock level reaches zero. It could come back on as it was working a few weeks ago after being off for a while before that. Amazon seems to maintain listings and links for much longer but on an old video sometimes both links will be dead.

@Behold876

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru oh ok. I see

@Behold876

7 ай бұрын

@@pondguru I'll check back in a few days

I’ve one of these haven’t caught bugger all yet…

@ThousandYardStare

20 күн бұрын

lol, if you haven't caught bugger all that must mean that you've caught plenty of fish? I've caught plenty of fish too. Seriously though, this rod is great and I've bought 6 of them to put into different backpacks and extended survival kits. Last week I had a couple of decent trout on it while using my favorite silver Fox vibrax spinner but the video footage was terrible so I deleted it. It was lashing down with rain and the rain noise made the video unwatchable. If it starts lashing down with rain the fish can sometimes go berserk and attack anything since the heavy rain washes so many insects out of the trees, plus you can stalk closer to the fish without them seeing you due to all the disturbance on the water surface. Unfortunately most anglers hide under shelter during those conditions and wait for the rain to stop. I realized that it was the same situation when lamping for rabbits at night - in conditions of stiff wind and drizzling rain the rabbits are still out and sit tight, waiting to be shot from closer range. If you fish and shoot in all conditions you'll learn what the prey does in every weather scenario and that will add to the chances of catching / shooting something. Best of luck next time you're out fishing.

@markhauxwell1230

20 күн бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare I’ve only tried on the drain and the river near my son I was advised a lure that looks realistic by the guy in the angling centre I think my problem is I reel the lure in too fast…. I’ve a spinner too and some other assorted lures I like the idea of having sort of wild waterways you can just pop down to instead of paying for a day ticket that’s why I got it.

@ThousandYardStare

20 күн бұрын

​@@markhauxwell1230 Just keep plugging away with various techniques - you'll eventually hit gold and when you do it will be a revelation. There is nothing I can say and no videos I can make which will take the place of personal experience so go for it, man. If you want to fish anywhere which is well off the beaten track with whatever method you want to use then go for it - the vast majority of people tasked with enforcing the 'fishing licence' are too lazy to venture beyond any easily accessible footpaths. In this age of DEI you're even less likely to see an 'enforcer' since they will probably be a transexual afro-american midget in a wheelchair.

@markhauxwell1230

20 күн бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare ffs man 😂😂 tbf I’ve a licence I debated signing up to the local authority near my sons but it was 90 quid! Anyhow I was a bit of a rebel and went on the river with my lad…. Obviously im not going to rock up on someone’s pond with a ticket but I do like going off the beaten path to try spots nobody bothers to get to….

@ThousandYardStare

19 күн бұрын

@@markhauxwell1230 I'm just waiting for the Western empire to collapse then I can employ all my hunting, trapping and fishing skills in an unregulated environment. It will be great, lol It is definitely worth practicing every possible way to hunt, trap and fish for everything you can but that is more difficult the further you get away from the countryside. Luckily I've had a lifetime of living in the country where there is no 'official' oversight. I'd be quite happy to grab a bug-out-bag and head out into the wilderness for as long as I needed to and that all starts with fishing, or shooting, or trapping knowledge. Therefore I wish you the best of luck every time you're out.

I can use this rod on sea?

@ThousandYardStare

4 жыл бұрын

People do use them for sea fishing but for something which will have long term use in marine environments it would be worth going for an upgraded reel which is stainless steel and saltwater resistant.

Anyone knows if it comes with a line?

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

Mine did not come with line but I would have replaced it anyway.

@user-hh2is9kg9j

3 жыл бұрын

@@pondguru I see, thanks for the great review.

I have one like it but Matt hayes limited edition carbon and titanium fittings, 8ft rod, it’s new forgotten I had bought it in fact i don’t fish, I tried many moons ago but all I caught was a cold 😂

@pondguru

5 ай бұрын

That sounds like a quality rod and I remember watching Matt Hayes all the time on TV in the early 2000's.

Stone cold look alike ...haha only joking Subscribed mate.

Wait wait wait….your the canister filter guru…..

price plz

@pondguru

2 жыл бұрын

(from video description) Rod and Reel (Amazon): geni.us/tfgEMFc Rod and reel (Ebay): ebay.to/32JlNAf The rods are different on Ebay (small guide rings) The prices will be whatever they're being sold for there at the time you visit the page - prices can go up and down so shop around.

MRP please

Haw mch dhos rod and reel

Nice to see Walter white went down a good path.

crazy how you guys sound Jamaican lol

@DoingOurThingOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Tamaine Fearon more Australian than Jamaican

@Alexander-vm2ox

3 жыл бұрын

They do now that I think about it

7/8 foot as big as you ever need to go😂😂😂

Highly WOULDN'T recommend it says it's made of carbon fibre but the top 30% of the rod is made from cheap wood. My rod snapped on a small snag that's when I found out it was made of wood

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what you have bought but to my knowledge nobody makes wooden rods any more and telescopic rods are never made of wood or wood derived products - are you sure you're posting the comment on the correct video?

@laurencemorley2189

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a this exact same rod as in the video, worked fine for months until I broke it on a small snag, to my surprise the tip of the rod was made of wood

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

@@laurencemorley2189 That is madly strange as mine is most definitely carbon as are all my various telescopic rods. Wood wouldn't work for a fishing rod unless it was a non-telescopic split cane type construction and as a telescopic rod needs to have sections which slot inside each other the sections need to be made of something which doesn't swell or contract with moisture / temperature.

@laurencemorley2189

3 жыл бұрын

@@pondguru thank you for your reply, it's interesting that it was made of wood as i know rods apart from fly rods are never made of wood.

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

@@laurencemorley2189 I don't suppose that you have any pictures of the broken section or the rod do you? - I've had a look at the rods I've got and there is no way a wooden section could be made so thin and still function as a rod. My email is sales@filterpro.co.uk

Funny you rate this so high, as its a literal piece of garbage 🗑 bought one for a joke competition with my brother, the tip sections and likely the whole rods are made of the cheapest materials, looks like standard fibre glass, snapped within 10 minutes of being out the bag.

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

Both my son and I used our rods dozens of times since this video was made and they're still fine. The size we have isn't for heavy fishing so we use in small river for fish up to 1.5 lbs or so. Maybe they have changed the manufacturing since we got ours? There are at least 2 versions from Lixada available online and the type we have have the bigger line rings.

@theboringtrader549

3 жыл бұрын

@@pondguru thats great you and your son are having a positive experience using these rods, wishing you both many more happy fishing trips. Tight Lines 😁🎣

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

@@theboringtrader549 Same to you and best wishes for 2021 and beyond.

@theboringtrader549

3 жыл бұрын

@@pondguru right back atcha 🙌

I bought one of these in and can safely say it is the worst rod I have ever bought ,absolute junk,if you want a decent telescopic rod buy the Dam shadow.

@ThousandYardStare

5 ай бұрын

There are 2 versions of this rod - one with small rings and one with larger rings as featured here. The type with the small rings is definitely not a good rod which is why I recommend that people go for the one exactly as featured in this video. However, the DAM rod has better fittings and is definitely a 'proper' spinning rod so thanks for the recommendation.

@jvtaxi3766

5 ай бұрын

@@ThousandYardStare My apologies for thinking that was the rod I bought but you are right my one had the small rings and I honestly thought after the first cast that I could cast a boat rod farther ,it was really that bad but thanks for correcting me.

@pondguru

5 ай бұрын

@@jvtaxi3766 (my other channel) thanks for the confirmation. The version with bigger rinds is still quite 'stiff' with a very pronounced tip action but it's definitely better made than the small ring version. Both of them probably are nowhere near as good as the DAM rod and I'm really tempted to buy that.

@jvtaxi3766

5 ай бұрын

@@pondguru I have the 7ft version of the Dam rod and I can honestly say its a brilliant little tough rod ,I hooked into a huge pike while fishing for trout last year and the rod was bent doubled and never snapped and I was kinda glad it got off after 10 mins ,I would say it is a better rod than the shimano stc mini I had and it retracts to a tiny size .

@pondguru

4 ай бұрын

@@jvtaxi3766 (my other channel) That sounds awesome to me and I'm glad the rod performed well. I've only caught a couple of pike but they definitely raised my pulse.

Sorry mate: this crap is made in China and it is flimsy.

@pondguru

3 жыл бұрын

You have used one?

Nice video