Rod and/or reel for beginner

[donutcrooks]

Hi everyone,

I am new to fishing and use a fishing rod my girlfriends dad does not use anymore and was wondering if there is any good rods? I am pretty poor and cannot afford to drop a load of money on a rod (saving for a car).

The reel on the rod I was gifted is all buckled and the line keeps getting caught up underneath.

If anyone could kindly suggest and/or post links to good and/or cheap rods/reels it would be forever appreciated.

I live in the Keilor Downs area and willing to travel.

Best regards,
donutcrooks - Chris

[4liters]

If you're just bait fishing from a pier or whatever a cheap kmart combo will do the job

[Basti]

What's your budget mate and what fish do you want to catch?

[Kadmium]

Mte, if you want something cheap but that will last you can sometimes pick up a shimano catana and sienna combo for around $100.

Great combo will last a few years and be a pleasure to use.

[BIG GAV]

X2 for the sienna combo I think all forum members here can agree the sienna reel is best value for money in a reel on our market!

There's a place in lalor selling cheap rods if u buy the reel seperate u could probably find a nice rod there well u der your budget

[Marty.A]

X3 I'm a Diawa guy but my 2 Sienna reel and Sonic Pro rod combo's are brilliant for a budget set up.BCF at Taylors Lakes usually have them on sale.

[donutcrooks]

Hi boys,

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions! I forgot I could detach reels and took my reel off my cheap Shimano telescopic rod and used that. It is 10000x better and will last me a while without having to spend money!

[rb85]

Donutcrooks do a ring around to a few tackle stores if your hunting for sale items or get on their email list. FishingFever or Complete Angler are good places to start.

[Fish-cador]

If you are just starting, don't buy rods. PM sent. To get you started, I can unload some stuff to you for free. Happy new year! Save your money for the reels.