Ian Golds Rod Rests

[Beach]

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[Jonah]

Wimp, man up

I used to say the same till I had to carry it a decent distance over soft sand

 

[Mr Fish]

I used to say the same till I had to carry it a decent distance over soft sand

Yep, these south coast lot park up and walk 200m to the nearest groin…

A lot of marks I go to are a mile plus easy, not counting the hills and rocks to climb…

 

[Topwater]

Yep, these south coast lot park up and walk 200m to the nearest groin…

A lot of marks I go to are a mile plus easy, not counting the hills and rocks to climb…

Hence my reply on the holdall thread MrF

 

[Mr Fish]

Hence my reply on the holdall thread MrF

Indeed, but I can carry my rods and a Golds miles, or at least as many miles as the body will make (!) but I think the heavy Salt would make that a struggle.

Bait fishing with two rods and a tripod tends to necessitate more gear so not really comparable to lure fishing or lighter touch ledgering with one rod. Which I also do (ledgering) but I don’t take a tripod then.

My rod isn’t set up until I get there though! It would be a downright liability on some of the rock marks I go to!

 

[Beach]

Yep, these south coast lot park up and walk 200m to the nearest groin…

A lot of marks I go to are a mile plus easy, not counting the hills and rocks to climb…

That far, must get a sat nav then for the 200m hike

 

[Fishlife]

Lots of "cheap" versions of the golds available on the bay and elswhere.
Not a difficult thing to copy.
Think lots are blinded by nostalgia.
Parker ( or the various names they are sold under) rests have always been far superier in my eyes.

 

[Topwater]

I thought my IG was made by Parker tbh, the leg lock I bought separately for it certainly is. It's not nostalgia but a simple fact that it's been 100% reliable for decades. Probably the best vfm item of beach tackle I've ever bought

 

[tdxs133pm]

Just seen this by NGT identical to the Salt but cheaper.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203526239896?

Go Compare.

Pardon our interruption...

www.ebay.co.uk

Same site selling both items.

 

[Beach]

Indeed, but I can carry my rods and a Golds miles, or at least as many miles as the body will make (!) but I think the heavy Salt would make that a struggle.

Bait fishing with two rods and a tripod tends to necessitate more gear so not really comparable to lure fishing or lighter touch ledgering with one rod. Which I also do (ledgering) but I don’t take a tripod then.

My rod isn’t set up until I get there though! It would be a downright liability on some of the rock marks I go to!

Also as well as a salt tripod (very sturdy) I have a couple of salt sand spikes light weight and easy to carry - works on a pebble/shingle beach as well as sand.

 

[Mr Fish]

Also as well as a salt tripod (very sturdy) I have a couple of salt sand spikes light weight and easy to carry - works on a pebble/shingle beach as well as sand.

Not much good on rocks lol. I have thought about sand spikes but a tripod is also handy to hang things from, a stable platform to weigh fish in a sling, etc, so it does a bit more than keep my rods standing up

 

[Trampster]

Not much good on rocks lol. I have thought about sand spikes but a tripod is also handy to hang things from, a stable platform to weigh fish in a sling, etc, so it does a bit more than keep my rods standing up

I've thought about a Shakey sand spike or two as easier to carry, but not convinced they'd be good in shingle and with the price of two at not a lot less than the cost of a tripod, I have abstained!

 

[Mr Fish]

I've thought about a Shakey sand spike or two as easier to carry, but not convinced they'd be good in shingle and with the price of two at not a lot less than the cost of a tripod, I have abstained!

My tripod holds my spare traces, acts as a weighing platform, gives me somewhere to put bait elastic, scissors etc.

I don’t necessarily object to using a sand spike, but then all the bits and bobs I need by the rods will have to go on or in the seat box. That means even more moving up and down on surf beaches with our big tide range.

 

[Topwater]

I've a Salt sand spike that I was given. I find it useful on the hard sands of Blackpool for putting a rod out when pumping bait is the main priority. I added some sticky backed ethafoam that they use to line flyboxes with to stop it marking the rod butts and a stip of SOLAS tape so it refects in my head torch

 

[Beach]

Not much good on rocks lol. I have thought about sand spikes but a tripod is also handy to hang things from, a stable platform to weigh fish in a sling, etc, so it does a bit more than keep my rods standing up

Every one has it's uses, it does depend on where you are fishing. I have both types and depends where I am fishing.

 

[tdxs133pm]

Pardon our interruption...

go.skimresources.com

Just had an offer to purchase this for £49.27.

 

[Trampster]

Pardon our interruption...

go.skimresources.com

Just had an offer to purchase this for £49.27.

Not bad, but that's only about £2.60 off, so about 5%. I'd shop around a bit more and try a google search in case someone else has it on offer. I've found Paul's angling are usually not cheap. Or, have a look on your local Gumtree & similar. I picked my Salt up as new for £30!

 

[tdxs133pm]

so about 5%. I'd shop around a bit more and try a google search in case someone else has it on offer.

Yep 5% off same as the offer for purchasing 2 or more but I don't need one I've got the Imax Blue which is lighter than this model and the Salt which is the same design.Cannot find it cheaper on a Google search.

 

[Trampster]

Yep 5% off same as the offer for purchasing 2 or more but I don't need one I've got the Imax Blue which is lighter than this model and the Salt which is the same design.Cannot find it cheaper on a Google search.

I thought you were on about buying one - I didn't realise you already had two! ??

 

[tdxs133pm]

I didn't realise you already had two!

I do have 2 but not the NGT or the Salt,too heavy.I have the Imax Blue and Ian Golds Super Match.Only put the Ad up if anyone is interested in the NGT at a cheaper price than the Salt for the same item.