fishing rods

Rihearn
If you go to K-mart and get a Rex Hunt out fit they are ok for most angling for beginners. If you are going to be fishing trout or native fish i would be getting a rod about 7-8ft with a reasonbly light tip, with 6-8 lb line and this can also used for the smaller saltwater fish as well. If you are after bigger fish you will need a heavier rod and heavier line.
There is a huge range of rods but these are a good starting point.
If you are not sure you could go to your local tackle store where someone should point you in the right direction

Good Luck
Tim

I agree.

You could do far worse then a Rex Hunt Shimano Combo from Kmart.

Probably something around 6 1/2 - 7 foot. Egg beater reel. Nibble tips are good.

Do lakes and rivers easy enough , would DO ocean , in calm conditions (a beach rod WOULD obviously be better for that.) , Probably a liittle big for a boat , but , careful management would be ok.

Throw small lures ok , bait , easily , would handle a decent size fish.

For salt water use try & get one with s/s ferrules. Evem for fresh water the others seem to rust & cost a lot to change over.

Are all you people suggesting a nibble tip from Victoria and South Australia ?

Those rods wouldn't pull a greased stick out of a dogs bum !They were designed to catch small fish in Europe and if you only want to catch small fish with no fight then go for it .

If you would like a rod that can pull in big fish with some guts in the butt section , but still with a light enough tip to cast light baits - then go for a rod such as a Shakespeare Ugly Stik or a Silstar Power Tip .
For fishing in estuaries and lakes out of a boat , go for a 6' spin rod in one of the above .
For estuary fishing from the beach or pier with a bit of beach fishing as well , go for a , go for an 8' rod .
For beach fishing go for a light 10 - 12' rod .
For rock fishing go for a 10-12' med- heavy .
For a good "do everything" rod ( but do nothing perectly ) go for light fast taper 7'.

I can give you model numbers if you give me more info about the type of fishing you wish to do .

Willie .

PS - Do not , for any reason , buy a telescopic rod - they are crap .

Go to a good reputable tackle shop, Tell them what you want to spend and what you want the gear for and they should help you with what you want.

You are going to get that many different answers on here it will confuse you if you are not an angler.

Regards
japmel

Try www.proangler.com.au
Really good gear at reasonable price .
Used their surf rods while travelling around Australia two years ago. Really Good.

Hi Guys

Just my 2 bits worth

Recently went to good old Kmart and bought a few rods and egg beaters.
Had vouchers and Kmart had 30% off.

Bought 2, 7" Ugly sticks $55(i think)(normally $79.99) each after discount...downfall is that they are one piece jobs as they didnt have the 2 piece option in stock.

Also bought a "PENN Ultimate Series 7" snapper 2 piece rod"rated @ 5-8 kg line for $34(Jarvis Walker company) ...normally $49.99 and i have been really impressed. Looks like a cheaper version of the ugly stick.
i recommend this rod...for price to quality and have already caught 5 pinkies..land based to 33cms and also used it up at the murray fishing cod 2 weeks ago...no problems upto 38cm that i caught(through backs of course)

still had $50 dollars left(voucher) so i thought id try and buy a reel and went for the "Jarvis Walker Gold Royale 5500 series" 5 ball bearing(RG 5500)( their retail was around the $50 mark minus 30% off was a good buy
This is the reel that is used on the PENN 7" snapper 2 piece rod works well with the Jarvis Walker Gold Royale 5500.

So even with no sale on them I would recommend this setup for under $100..fioof got that all out.

P.S. might go get myself another "PENN Ultimate Series 7" snapper 2 piece rod"

Cheers
Hope that helps
Kon

Willie, when I said ferrules I guess I meant runners. Still stick to what I said that plain steel runners painted black are a waste of time & money but most Kmart rods have em.