Macca187 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) Hi guys I've just started carp fishing I'm wondering if this is a good starter kit that I've recently bought x2 Sonik Vader X Rod 12ft 3.5TC x1 Sonik Xtractor 6ft 3.0TC x1 Shimano Baitrunner DL Size: 10000 x1 Shimano Beastmaster XB Reel Size: 10000 x1 Shimano Aerlex XTB Reel Size: 10000 x2 New direction bite alarms x1 Quest Tackle Comfort Bivvy x1 Leeda Rogue 3 in 1 Rod Pod I still have a few bits to buy yet like just need some ideas of good gear Edited August 4, 2019 by Macca187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 You may wish later to have matching reels ,if your not doing nights then a chair would be good, net and matt too I personal think second hand is a good way to get quality without the big price tag new. I only buy Mint AAA at 50 -60 % of new , save a fortune over the years ,you may have to wait but its out their. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca187 Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) On 04/08/2019 at 21:34, dayvid said: You may wish later to have matching reels ,if your not doing nights then a chair would be good, net and matt too I personal think second hand is a good way to get quality without the big price tag new. I only buy Mint AAA at 50 -60 % of new , save a fortune over the years ,you may have to wait but its out their. I've sent back the baitrunner and got same reel and also I do have a chair and net just havent listed them I've got a a abode reclinable chair and saber 42inch net and just bought a daiwa reel for my 6ft rod Edited August 7, 2019 by Macca187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 4 August 2019 at 12:10, Macca187 said: Hi guys I've just started carp fishing I'm wondering if this is a good starter kit that I've recently bought x2 Sonik Vader X Rod 12ft 3.5TC x1 Sonik Xtractor 6ft 3.0TC x1 Shimano Baitrunner DL Size: 10000 x1 Shimano Beastmaster XB Reel Size: 10000 x1 Shimano Aerlex XTB Reel Size: 10000 x2 New direction bite alarms x1 Quest Tackle Comfort Bivvy x1 Leeda Rogue 3 in 1 Rod Pod I still have a few bits to buy yet like just need some ideas of good gear For the rods I would say 'ouch!' 3.5lb is a heavy test curve that is designed more for long distance casting than fishing, fish playing. I still say that in the UK you need no more than 2.75lb TC, with an absolute maximum of 3lb unless you do need to cast long. Fashion has gone a long way in making life more difficult than it need be. Matching reels do make life easier, although the 10000 size is about right in either the DL, Beastmaster or XTB; the DL is a 'larger' baitrunner but with 15lb line due to line diameter and capacity you would struggle to cast much above 90metres. The other two from memory are 'big pit' style. After using DL and Beastmaster reels, I honestly think the Beastmaster are better quality. Donnygooner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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