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We're here to help. Endlessly browsing? Unsure what to go for? Can you trust the specs? Or the reviews? Every day at our Wadebridge store we guide customers towards exactly the right kind of rods to suit their needs.

Created by Ben Field

Since the inception of AOF in 2010 our main focus has been towards modern fishing rods. Ben not only created the business, but having participated in so many styles of fishing to such a technical level, has become the go-to source for those looking for a new rod. Providing friendly, honest advice to anybody who asks, his expertise runs all the way from starter sets for complete beginners to very experienced anglers who are on the lookout for something unique.

What do we ask?

Simply complete the quick questionnaire below and we'll send you a personalised list of our best recommendations!

About You

Your Contact Details

Your Name *

Email Address *

We will use your email address to send our initial list of recommendations.

Phone number

Optional. Before sending our full list of recommendations, it's always best to chat about the ideas we've come up with to ensure we're along the right lines. If there's a quiet time to chat that suits you best, please just let us know in the additional information box at the bottom.

Your level of experience? *

Complete lure fishing beginner
I've done a bit, looking to do more
I'm a few years in, looking to upgrade
Pretty experienced now

Don't be afraid to admit to a lack of experience. Most people we speak to in the shop are not hugely experienced and we're here to ensure they get off on the right foot - with the right gear to help them progress.

Type of Fishing

What is this rod required for?

Saltwater
Freshwater
Travelling

Travelling rod options *

Bass
LRF / Ultralight
Overseas - shore
Overseas - boat
Freshwater
Other

Where are you travelling to? *

Let us know where you're off to (even if it's just around the UK). We might know a little about the fishing there.

Maximum transport length

Optional. It may be important for this rod to fit inside a suitcase.

Fishing primarily for? *

Bass
Species Hunting (LRF)
Wrasse (HRF)
Pollack
Other

Fishing primarily for? *

Perch
Zander
Chub
Trout
Other

Other option selected *

Bank or boat? *

Shore
Boat
Kayak

Where will you be fishing? *

Harbours
Rocky headlands
Rockpools
Estuaries
Piers
Beaches
A bit of everything
Other

Where will you be fishing? *

Canal
River
Lake
Reservoir
Stream
A bit of everything
Other

Where will you be fishing? *

Rocky headlands
Surf beaches
Shingle beaches
Shallow reefs
Estuaries
Harbours
A bit of everything
Other

Other option selected *

Lures you use

Locations and Rigs

Lures you want to use *

A bit of everything
Surface lures
Hard plastics/diving plugs
Weightless soft plastics
Weighted soft plastics
Needlefish
Metal lures
I'm not sure
Other

Lures you want to use *

Weighted soft plastics
Vertical jigs
Casting jigs
Hard lures
I'm not sure
Other

Lures you want to use *

Plugs
Soft plastics
Metal jigs
Poppers
I'm not sure
Other

General lure types only.

Rigs you will be using? *

Jighead
Metal jigs & vibes
Split shot
Dropshot
Cheb
Hard lures
Caro
I'm not sure
Other

Rigs you will be using? *

Dropshot
Jighead
Ned
Cheb
Texas
Carolino
Crankbaits
Poppers
Spoons & Blades
Metal jigs
I'm not sure
Other

Other lure selected

We can skip this section given the style of fishing selected.

We can skip this section because of your experience level. We'll help you out.

The lure you'll likely fish the most?

If possible, please detail the make, model and weight of the lure you'll most commonly use.

Largest lure you're likely to use

If possible, please detail the make, model and weight of the largest/heaviest lure you plan on using. Sometimes type of lure can be more relevant than physical weight.

Smallest lure you're likely to use

If possible, please detail the make, model and weight of the smallest/lightest lure you plan on using.

Rod Preferences

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We can skip this section because of your experience level. We'll help you out.

Rod Type *

Spinning
Baitcasting

Rod Type *

Spinning (default)
Baitcasting

Preferred rod length *

Under 7'0"
7'0"
7'6"
8'0"
8'6"
9'0"
9'6"
10'0"
10'6"+
I'm Not Sure

Choose an approximate rod length. You may select more than one to give us a rough idea of preferences.

Preferred rod length *

5'0"
5'6"
6'0"
6'6"
7'0"
7'6"
8'0"
8'6"
9'0"+
I'm Not Sure

Choose an approximate rod length. You may select more than one to give us a rough idea of preferences.

Ideal Maximum Casting Weight (grams)

Selected Value: 0

If you think you know roughly what you're after, please enter your preferred (approximate) maximum casting weight. We'll chat "minimums" later.

Priorities or preferences?

Steely action
Soft and fun
Lightweight
Easy to cast
Cork grip
Longer handle
Shorter handle
Larger guides

Existing Favourites

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We can skip this section because of your experience level. We'll help you out.

Current rods I own and use

Completely optional. Enter the names and models of any rods you currently use.

rod 2

rod 3

Any favourite brands?

Tailwalk
Apia
Major Craft
Tenryu
Shimano
Yamaga Blanks
Savage Gear
Daiwa
HTO
Illex
Westin
Sakura
Spro
Maximus
Slash
Tict
Xesta
Gunki
Other

This give us an idea of the styles of rod you may prefer. You may select as many or as few as you like. We can't list them all here, so if you have other favourites please feel free to mention them in the additional information box below. Also do the same with any you do NOT like. Our recommendations will come based on the answers to all of the questions above and not necessarily be brand specific, unless otherwise requested.

Another favourite brand?

Budget

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Your approximate budget *

Less than £100
£100 - £150
£150 - £200
£200 - £250
£250 - £350
£350 - £450
£450 - £600
Just find me the best the world has to offer.

With so many rods available across so many price ranges, we'll have something to suit every budget. Just let us know how much or little you'd like to spend and we'll make sure we find you the best available for the money.

Additional Info

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How quickly do you need it? *

Within the next few days
The next couple of weeks
The next month
I'm in no rush

Any other information you can provide?

Having as much information at hand as possible is always a great thing for us. If the questions above don't seem quite relevant, or there is something else you can add, please enter it in the box above. Mentioning the makes and models of some rods you already own can sometimes help us too, to ensure that we make suggestions that will complement rather than replace those you wish to keep on using.

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