Pen fishing rods.com

[ol smokey]

Any one got any experience of these mini fishing rod and reel combos? I know that there are cheap copies, but it is the bigger originals I am after "Goliath." and Extreme I think they are called.??

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

Looks like they accept paypal so it could be ok, and web of trust is patchy.

Dose it have to be the pen style telescopic?

 

[Corso]

keep looking at them myself

some people seem to think they work but then again so does a line round a coke can....

 

[ol smokey]

I bought one of the cheaper copies un knowingly about a year ago, but only tried it once and then mislaidbthe reel, and they do not supply reels on their own. The initial cost of transport at20 usd seems a bit steep for something so small , and there may be import charge on top of that. Just wondered if anyone was familiar with them, before taking the plunge?

 

[copper_head]

Try these, I've seen someone fishing with one. Seemed pretty good (well for a fishing rod the size of a pen anyway )!

 

[ol smokey]

Corso, The thing is, small as they are, they are still a fishing rod, It is illegal in the UK to fish with other than a Rod and Line and as I would be after trout (Game Fish) I could have my car and any other accessories connected with the fishing Confiscated, should I be caught. The beer can idea is OK in Survival theory as would be "set lines" In game fishing it is illegal to lay down your rod with the baited hook in the water, I am sure that a lot of fishers do mot know that this law applies north of the border, and could get caught out unless they have tackle for course fishing on the line.

 

[Damascus]

I have an original Pen rod and they are the dogs, hanging things. Get the fixed spool reel combo, best so far is an 8lb carp and lets say its was challenging but fun!

just make sure you get the pukka rod and reel, just remember its not a full size rod so treat it accordingly and don't lift large stuff out of the water use a landing net. Tight lines

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Looks like a must have for the BOB...

 

[mountainm]

There's always an emmrod
http://www.emmrod.com/stream-master-fly-rod/
http://www.basslures.co.uk/emmrod-packer.html

 

[Shewie]

Try these, I've seen someone fishing with one. Seemed pretty good (well for a fishing rod the size of a pen anyway )!

Woof mentioned these a few weeks ago on another forum, I think I'm going to try one at some point. I quite often end up next to rivers and small lochs and wish I had a rod with me.

 

[Corso]

Corso, The thing is, small as they are, they are still a fishing rod, It is illegal in the UK to fish with other than a Rod and Line and as I would be after trout (Game Fish) I could have my car and any other accessories connected with the fishing Confiscated, should I be caught. The beer can idea is OK in Survival theory as would be "set lines" In game fishing it is illegal to lay down your rod with the baited hook in the water, I am sure that a lot of fishers do mot know that this law applies north of the border, and could get caught out unless they have tackle for course fishing on the line.

fair enough - not sure a pen rod would stand up to trout? I was also thinking with my sea fishing hat on

These guys have helpful opinions

http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php/15466-Pen-fishing-rod-pack-fishing-rod

and

 

[mountainm]

fair enough - not sure a pen rod would stand up to trout? I was also thinking with my sea fishing hat on

These guys have helpful opinions

http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php/15466-Pen-fishing-rod-pack-fishing-rod

and

Did you see the emmrod fly rod I linked to?

 

[copper_head]

Woof mentioned these a few weeks ago on another forum, I think I'm going to try one at some point. I quite often end up next to rivers and small lochs and wish I had a rod with me.

Im quite tempted myself but I've already got a stack of course fishing gear im not doing anything with. Still the compactness appeals...

 

[Corso]

Did you see the emmrod fly rod I linked to?

I did and it looks like a decent compact option but i too would like a pocket rod - the grandeslam looks a possibility

 

[peaks]

Bought an original Penrod from the States a couple of years ago, and also a cheaper copy from over here. The Penrod + reel is much better quality and to be honest theres no comparison.
Used them both regularly. Much prefer the Penrod. Found the Penrod firm good and straightforward to deal with. Didn't pay any import duties, thought the shipping costs reasonable and the package contained a personal note from the vendor.
HTH

 

[ol smokey]

Thanks for the replies lads, food for thought. Cost of postage on top of the cost of the Kit is a bit off putting so I may go for the British option, To be honest I am no great fisher anyway. Cheers Stuart.

 

[knifefan]

Sorry guy's, but as a lifelong angler stuff like this makes me "cringe"!!! get yourselves a decent "travel rod" or "telescopic rod" and enjoy fishing without fear of causing harm or losing fish!! As they say "A little knowledge is dangerous" !!!!!

 

[mountainm]

Sorry guy's, but as a lifelong angler stuff like this makes me "cringe"!!! get yourselves a decent "travel rod" or "telescopic rod" and enjoy fishing without fear of causing harm or losing fish!! As they say "A little knowledge is dangerous" !!!!!

Lifelong angler here too, hence the link to the emmrods, they seem to have a bit more of a pedigree. To be honest there was a time when I thought pole fishing with an elastic wasn't real fishing either...


Hang on...


I still think that!

 

[knifefan]

Lifelong angler here too, hence the link to the emmrods, they seem to have a bit more of a pedigree. To be honest there was a time when I thought pole fishing with an elastic wasn't real fishing either...


Hang on...


I still think that!

I'm a "running line" man through and through !!!!

 

[Shewie]

I wonder if these are worth a dabble ..

http://dx.com/p/portable-4-section-telescopic-fishing-rod-pole-black-3-6m-full-length-136298

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