Rods/reels etc

Hi all.

Extremely new to pike fishing and hoping to get more experienced and start accumulating my own stuff (always use the father in laws stuff at the mo). Just wondering if anyone can give me any specific recommendations for rods/reels etc. Really not wanting to break the bank but don't want poor quality stuff. I know there is loads of advice out there but was hoping some of you guys could give me some specific recommendations because you were all really helpful when I wanted some advice about loch ken!!

Cheers

the best advise i can offer you is rods and reels are personal preference ,
you really should look at size waters you will be fishing this will give you some idea whether you want a standard reels or big pits and the same with rods do you need a rod which will punch a bait out at distance or under your rod tips

but i would recommend you buy the best you can afford

have a look at the whycwood range of tackle very good value mate , rods reels etc but like tackle tart says buy the best you can afford mate

Daiwa rods and shimano reels for me. Daiwa have great after sales service. Go for a baitrunner style reel. Free spool is very handy. A reel capacity of 200 yards of .35mm line is about right. Rod of 2.5 to 3lb test curve 12 foot long.

ive got 4 x fox warrior deadbaits 3.25tc @ £55 each, excellllllllent rods IMO, perfect for everything i need them for.

reels, 4 x shimano 8000re all second hand off ebay, picked the lot up for about £80ish

Thanks a lot for all of the help. My father in law has a shimano reel which I quite like using so may well go with that. Really appreciate it guys!

wychwood & shimano, cant go wrong,

Although marketed as a carp rod, the Daiwa Black widows are just brilliant IMO.

Wrote a review in the review section if you want to know more...

Can pick up 3 off ebay for around £85-90 posted.