aldi fly rod any good?

thehamo · 29-05-2010 5:22pm #1

HEy
Just looking, Aldi have a fly rod on sale tomorrow 22 quid. Any point getting it or should I keep my money. Was looking to get another rod for cheap so was hoping this could be the answer!

SeaFields · 29-05-2010 5:28pm

Personally I wouldn't use it to stir paint....but if you've never tried your hand at fly fishing it could be worth a buy just to give fly fishing a go.

thehamo · 29-05-2010 5:31pm

one vote in the no camp anyway! :P i do fly fish a little bit, but mainly on the stockie lakes. Wouldnt class my self a professional angler by any means!

SeaFields · 29-05-2010 5:38pm

Ah it'll do ya fine and you prob get the summer out of it... its a three piece so can be left in the boot and grab it then whenever you fancy a cast.

Compton · 29-05-2010 10:16pm

i used one before from either aldi or lidl and i was surprised with it the rod wasn't too bad,but as usual the fly line was terrible, but sure i buy line for twice the price of that kit !

ferrete · 01-06-2010 1:31pm

it is ok for small trout etc but if you ae aiming for bigger sea trout or salmon i wouldnt recommend it

thehamo · 01-06-2010 4:34pm

sure doesnt matter didnt get one anyway! Sold out in a matter of minutes apparantly! People must be reall getting into the fly fishing! Tried 6 different shops and no dice. Went down to Maynooth fisheries the same day and saw about 10 people trying to use them !

Compton · 01-06-2010 4:43pm

You may be lucky you didn't buy it, cheap fishing gear is a pile of crap.

aldi fly rod any good?

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