shakespeare tidewater 11ft MPS

cookiemonster · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject: shakespeare tidewater 11ft MPS

Hi all was just wondering if anyone could tell me if this rod is good. I am looking to use it for float, feathers,spinning all from peir. Many thanks........Colin devil

oldgreyfox · Member Joined: Oct 16, 2008 Posts: 91 Location: Bury

Dunno about the MPS version but I`ve got a 3 piece 12ft Tidewater beachcaster , basicaly it does what it says on the tin . It`s never going to shatter any casting records but it`s caught me a good few fish . I wouldn`t fancy giving it some welley with the full 8ozs and bait though but it casts well enough (60/70) yds with a 5 oz gripper and a couple of lug .
The 3 piece breakdown is great as it just fits across the boot of my car , so I`m never without a rod winking

If you dont expect to much from it it`s a decent bit of kit for less than £25.00

berus · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject:

The MPS is a ok rod and will do what you have in mind no probs. One thing I've found is the tip ring lining will not take much abuse before it disappears(though that could be down me being a clumsy muppet).

There are probably better options out there, if you're willing to spend more cash but for 25 quid its a good pier rod.

Mark

rabbi2 · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject:

I have 2 of them that my boys use and have had no problems with them over the last 12 month.
Cheers keith big grin

cookiemonster · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:

Thanks all may get one and use it myself. If it doesn't get too abused i'll keep it for one of my boys once they've grown a bit