Pole wanted advice needed

[milky71]

Hi all am looking to get a second hand pole that would suit my 9 year old son.
He currently uses an Avanti carp on mk11( I Do Apologise but the 5 topkits made it worthwhile) which is fine up to 8mtrs but hopeless after that.
We don't have a huge budget but would like something around 12.5 MTR's for around £100.00.
Have been offered a Maver Genesis which seems decent but any advice on this pole or if anyone has a spare pole for sale contact me.
Thanks Barry

[David Loker]

It depends on where your planning on fishing - A 12.5 M Second pole around the £100.00 would probably not be the best at 12.5 m - In my opinion I would look for a daiwa sr1. Just sold one £100 - 3 Top Kit + cupping kit. They are nice and light and are much more capable I'd say at fishing 11m than most 12.5 m pole. Spares are readily available too. Alternatively I say get a shimano technium 13 M - but not sure if you could get one for £100 might be stretching to the £140 mark.

[milky71]

It depends on where your planning on fishing - A 12.5 M Second pole around the £100.00 would probably not be the best at 12.5 m - In my opinion I would look for a daiwa sr1. Just sold one £100 - 3 Top Kit + cupping kit. They are nice and light and are much more capable I'd say at fishing 11m than most 12.5 m pole. Spares are readily available too. Alternatively I say get a shimano technium 13 M - but not sure if you could get one for £100 might be stretching to the £140 mark.

The Daiwa would have been perfect.
what about a teamdaiwa s carp 12mtr pole

[David Loker]

My concern with that one its an old pole and you might struggle to get sections for it. Where are you based will have a look around to try and find a similar pole in your area

[milky71]

My concern with that one its an old pole and you might struggle to get sections for it. Where are you based will have a look around to try and find a similar pole in your area

South Devon

[milky71]

Oh and thanks

[paul k]

Milky- the maver genesis should be a good pole for the young lad. Nice and light- contrary to what a lot say-they are a good strong pole and we'll balanced, easy to ship back, top kits easy to come by too.

[milky71]

what about a middy battlezone the works 12.5 mtr's thinking it may be a bit heavy thoughts please

[richierich2347]

Give the middy a miss, margin 8m pole plus 2 sections for the 'long pole' market. not anything like the Daiwa sr or Maver. my advice is keep saving and get a proper pole with increased funds