i put this thread up because i bought some of this stuff last year and had no problems with any of it ( only run out of tip lites last week !!!)- i even got my mate into fishing by giving him a box full of tackle to get him started - thanks for all the tips and info on some of the stuff - im going for a box of lures to get me started spinning and plugging - has anyone used any of the rods ????? or reels ?? cheers bdb