Spinning Rod

[Wildfisher]

I have an 11 foot spinning rod that I use for mackerel off the rocks etc. I'm thinking about buying a smaller, lighter rod, say about 8 foot that would be more suitable for salmon on small rivers.  I don't want a barge pole. It won't get much use, so I don't want to spend a lot.

Any recommendations?

[haresear]

I have an 11 foot spinning rod that I use for mackerel off the rocks etc. I'm thinking about buying a smaller, lighter rod, say about 8 foot that would be more suitable for salmon on small rivers.  I don't want a barge pole. It won't get much use, so I don't want to spend a lot.

Any recommendations?

I like this, it is telescopic so might not be what you are after. Unlike some tele rods it is carbon as opposed to composite
http://www.tackle2u.com/rods/spinning-rods/leeda-telespin-89-10ft-rod-great-value/flypage.tpl.html

Alex

[fergie]

Check out the Ron Thompson spinning rods fred .Pretty good quality and they arnt going to break the bank.

[Highlander]

So many to choose from Fred, like Fergie said the Ron Thompson range is worth a look at despite Alan blowing one up.
My neighbour has one called The Steelhead & I believe it is a 8ft version.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ron-Thompson-Steelhead-Spinning-7-240/dp/B00MRPEXG8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1431513719&sr=8-3&keywords=ron+thompson+rods
He has had it for a number of years & has caught a few big fish with it. One thing I personally would avoid is telescopic versions & handles of Hyperlon. Go for cork every time.

I have an Abu rod as a spare which was less than £40 & whilst I have only used it a couple of times the built qualiy is fine or at least appears to be.
Tight Lines

[corsican dave]

The best one i ever had was a Shimano travel rod, the bag was about the length of a 12' ruler, no use for mackerel but lethal on a river.

shimano exage mini tele bx stc. not cheap, and maybe no good for mackerel; very good for large pike.... :wink:

[fergie]

I had one of those that snapped leaving me deaf in one ear and holding what looked like a giant stick of candy floss :shock: when i say snapped it was more like an explosion!

The best one i ever had was a Shimano travel rod, the bag was about the length of a 12' ruler, no use for mackerel but lethal on a river.

What the hell were you casting Alan. :lol:
Tams big Ron Thompson snapped on opening day on the Tieth this year too that rod was a veteran of many a ferox trip so God knows what happened but it snapped with a hell of a crack my first thought was gun shot.
But the steelhead range gets a good name.