Just a heads up...

[Trampster]

Fishing Tackle (of sorts!) on sale in Lidl again from this Sunday. Not a lot of interest, but the cheapy reels don't look bad for the money.
I know a few on here have bought some before.

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[Mr Fish]

Fishing Tackle (of sorts!) on sale in Lidl again from this Sunday. Not a lot of interest, but the cheapy reels don't look bad for the money.
I know a few on here have bought some before.

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If they’re like previous reels from there, they aren’t bad for the money and fairly solidly made.

I use mine for estuary or float fishing and can easily get a couple of years out of them, more, depending on how often they’re used.

Probably won’t get any this time as I’ve still got three brand new spares in boxes

 

[Trampster]

If they’re like previous reels from there, they aren’t bad for the money and fairly solidly made.

I use mine for estuary or float fishing and can easily get a couple of years out of them, more, depending on how often they’re used.

Probably won’t get any this time as I’ve still got three brand new spares in boxes

I bought one last time, put it away 'just in case' and haven't seen it since! Must admit to being a bit tempted by the 5000 Baitrunner!

 

[Mr Fish]

I bought one last time, put it away 'just in case' and haven't seen it since! Must admit to being a bit tempted by the 5000 Baitrunner!

Yes for £13 or whatever they’re not bad little reels.

I’ve used them for feathering and all sorts. Eventually they start to die but I’ve found most fixed spools I own are essentially disposable commodities and I’m not spending a fortune on a Shimano so it can get cacked up with estuary mud

 

[Casker]

for the heads-up. Unfortunately I'm working Sunday: hoping the fishing accessories I've put on a list are still available Monday morning !

 

[Ollieollie]

Yes for £13 or whatever they’re not bad little reels.

I’ve used them for feathering and all sorts. Eventually they start to die but I’ve found most fixed spools I own are essentially disposable commodities and I’m not spending a fortune on a Shimano so it can get cacked up with estuary mud

Just borrow them

 

[Mr Fish]

Just borrow them

Send one over mate! You can have it back when it won’t wind anymore

 

[concrete]

If they’re like previous reels from there, they aren’t bad for the money and fairly solidly made.

I use mine for estuary or float fishing and can easily get a couple of years out of them, more, depending on how often they’re used.

Probably won’t get any this time as I’ve still got three brand new spares in boxes

They’re good, just don’t submerge them in muddy estuary water.

It tends to muck them up.

 

[Mr Fish]

They’re good, just don’t submerge them in muddy estuary water.

It tends to muck them up.

I tend not to swim them but everything just gets caked in the ooze after a while…

 

[Casker]

I decided to take time to visit Lidl before work - bag, rod rest, net (much better quality than I'd expected), some line, hooks & lures secured. I also looked over the reels and collapsible "high modulus fibre-glass" rod sets: for the money I'm thinking might be worth getting one of the rod sets to just leave in the car-boot (a 270-5 set maybe) for unexpected opportunities or as a backup when something happens to main gear. Worth a punt or simply best to avoid at any cost ?? (In passing; what does this blurb mean anyone please ... "S-stroked system for perfectly tuned line lay, micro adjustable rear drag with non-slip rotary dial & multi-brake pully system" .. ?)

 

[Ollieollie]

Just means it’s a reel

 

[Mr Fish]

I decided to take time to visit Lidl before work - bag, rod rest, net (much better quality than I'd expected), some line, hooks & lures secured. I also looked over the reels and collapsible "high modulus fibre-glass" rod sets: for the money I'm thinking might be worth getting one of the rod sets to just leave in the car-boot (a 270-5 set maybe) for unexpected opportunities or as a backup when something happens to main gear. Worth a punt or simply best to avoid at any cost ?? (In passing; what does this blurb mean anyone please ... "S-stroked system for perfectly tuned line lay, micro adjustable rear drag with non-slip rotary dial & multi-brake pully system" .. ?)

Ooh are they doing nets again?

 

[tdxs133pm]

Ooh are they doing nets again?

Hope that's not sarcasm Tony.

 

[Mr Fish]

Hope that's not sarcasm Tony.

Not at all, I could do with another one. Or two!

 

[Trampster]

I didn't know they were doing nets either.
In a moment of Tackle Tartness, I bought a new extending landing net handle, and now can't find the net!

 

[Dutchman]

Just means it’s a reel

Is it a right hander or kack hander!

 

[Casker]

I have noted that freshwater anglers seem more inclined to use nets*, but is it not better to net-in any fish (for careful handling) that one doesn’t want or might not be permitted to keep due to species, size etc ? (*Is that because freshwater anglers more likely to be returning their catches ?)

 

[Trampster]

I have noted that freshwater anglers seem more inclined to use nets*, but is it not better to net-in any fish (for careful handling) that one doesn’t want or might not be permitted to keep due to species, size etc ? (*Is that because freshwater anglers more likely to be returning their catches ?)

Fresh water anglers are usually fishing from a bank close to the water.
If sea fishing from rocks, it is sometimes a long way from where you are standing to the water, so a net is not always practical.
I have heard of guys falling in trying to overeach with a net.
That's probably why I can't find my net - I haven't used it for years!

 

[Casker]

Fresh water anglers are usually fishing from a bank close to the water.
If sea fishing from rocks, it is sometimes a long way from where you are standing to the water, so a net is not always practical.
I have heard of guys falling in trying to overeach with a net.
That's probably why I can't find my net - I haven't used it for years!

That all makes sense, thank you Trampster.
Like so many other sea fishers though (who don't use landing nets), it's not all about losing a fish betwixt water and land/boat (c'est la vie - possibly more frequent than some as I will largely be using barbless hooks, unless I'm very hungry).
I am personally more inclined to use a "rubber" net for that very final "dangling in front of my nose Got-Ya" moment before deciding on type of handling for cull or return.
[The Lidl "Rocktrail" rubberised landing net is really capacious, specified to 3kg fish weight & with extendable handle should anyone else feel the need @ £13. I like the Lidl tackle bag also, BUT a few plastic trays' with adjustable compartments for width rather than just length would have been a big plus.]

 

[Casker]

Oh and - the Lidl tripod rod-rest @ £13 is definitely a steal !