New Toys

The Great Wallsendo · Feb 20, 2009

Asked the same question last year...ended up buying a Solid Carbon Fladen rod and have to say I think it's flipping fantastic rod

...scouting around for a new Toy for this year..had my eye on this

JOHN WILSON PRIME BOAT 7FT 12LB 2PC SEA BASS FISHING on eBay, also Rods, Sea Fishing, Fishing, Sporting Goods (end time 18-Mar-09 10:56:08 GMT)

Anyone got any new gizmos, gadgets, widgetry they want for 2009??

sless · Feb 20, 2009

i fancy a greys expadition boat rod 20/20 lb class

KeithB · Feb 22, 2009

What they like Sless? only Greys boat rods I can see are the excursion (think nee pubes has one) and the G series.

sless · Feb 22, 2009

excursion one i was looking at
looks ok
and feels very light

KeithB · Feb 22, 2009

Have you tried one of the Maxximus rods? good fun!

KeithB · Feb 22, 2009

Sonik were supposed to be bringing out a boat rod range as well.

sless · Feb 22, 2009

it needs to be a travel on e
for ireland
but i will have a look

The Great Wallsendo · Feb 24, 2009

Overkill?

Overkill?

think this might be a bit big??

OKUMA TA100 BIG GAME REEL HUGE CAPACITY SHARK SKATE ETC on eBay, also Reels, Sea Fishing, Fishing, Sporting Goods (end time 28-Feb-09 17:30:00 GMT)

SIXFOOTSTEVE · Feb 28, 2009

I've bought an Okuma Titus Gold ,it's a bit bling but should do the trick over the wrecks.

sless · Feb 28, 2009

and got a great drag system for them geet big scotchies

KeithB · Feb 28, 2009

Is it the 2 speed jobby like Ian's???

Funny, he was talking about selling his gear yesterday.

SIXFOOTSTEVE · Feb 28, 2009

No mate just the single speed ....guess what ,I bought a Fladen Maxximus as well ,just to see what all the chit chat is about

The Great Wallsendo · Feb 28, 2009

SIXFOOTSTEVE said:
No mate just the single speed ....guess what ,I bought a Fladen Maxximus as well ,just to see what all the chit chat is about

Which one?

You won't be dissappinted

KeithB · Feb 28, 2009

Pulled a lunker of a cod in with mine today.......

must of been nearly 2lb

jason · Feb 28, 2009

not too good a day then browny. How are ya mate.

KeithB · Feb 28, 2009

Champion Jason, fishing is dire though.

SIXFOOTSTEVE · Feb 28, 2009

Well done Keith ,it sounds like there's nowt around just yet .

Maybe they're just in hiding ready to make this a bumper boat season.

KeithB · Feb 28, 2009

Hope so mate, once they smell that fresh crab it'll be a CODFEST!!!

jason · Mar 1, 2009

keith, how clear is the water, how far did you go and did you use shads.

jason

KeithB · Mar 1, 2009

Didn't venture very far out Jason, I did try a shad but no joy, the water wasn't very clear.