Shakespeare salt tripod REVIEW!

Review on the Shakespeare salt tripod.

[@jedishawry]

Great review, just purchased one for my 1st sea fishing sessions in llandudno later this year, can't wait! Totally new to it but yours and Johns videos have inspired me to get started! 😊 Hopefully will get to say hi on the shore or the pier, tight lines!

[@thatsabite]

Cheers buddy! You won't be disappointed with it. I love mine. A touch heavy, but it's built well. That's ace to hear that we've inspired you!!! Go forth and catch a load buddy!!! No doubt you'll see us! If your ever down, drop a comment and I should see it, I'll see if I'm free to pop down!

[@gorak74]

Brilliant review buddy I’ve been dragging my feet on buying my nephew one. I bought a cheap tripod and it was cheap for a reason. Just been out and bought him this tripod to try out tonight.

[@peterredgrave952]

Hi Mike, I have had this tripod for a couple of years my only gripes with this tripod are the top rod rest no matter how tight you tighten it still moves, I will try your idea of a large washer to tighten down too. The other is the stabilising arms which you push down and tighten when packing away. You must really loosen the locking screws other wise you will bend the black rubber like joints and damage them. That all said I do love it. It looks good and light to carry when moving up the beach.

[@thatsabite]

Yes, it's rather loose! I'll probably try the washer method first, doubt it will solver it. I'm also think of drilling it a little wider and banging a nut and bolt through it. And cheers for the heads up about the arms mate 👍

[@MarkPerry-fk1ot]

cracking review mate, ive just bought one of these and like you i think theyre a good buy for the money. i had the same problem with the rod rest top a bit loose but still a peice of kit, looking forward to using mine.

[@thatsabite]

Cheers mate, they are decent pods to be fair. Have you seen my icon one yet? There solid!

[@MarkPerry-fk1ot]

no mate not seen that one looking forward to getting out and using the salt, gotta say you and john make a brilliant double act@@thatsabite

[@iantonormanton4820]

i bought 2 last year and the only thing i could say bad about them is the same as you said about the top one is loose i tried the washer methord and it worked for me i work down holyhead port and the rock ship has been dropping loads of rocks off for weeks from norway now and was wondering where thety was going and now i no lol great review carnt wait to see you and johns tope session all the best for the new year mate tight lines

[@thatsabite]

Handy to know the washer method works, makes it worth while giving it a go! Yes, thats ace about the rock coming from Norway!!! Alot of it is from llanddulas but the dark granite is definitely the Norway one! So cool mate. How's fishing like down by the port? Any marks?

[@iantonormanton4820]

@@thatsabite there are a few marks but unfortunately there on the inside of the port and wouldn't be able to fish there unless you worked there but there is a place called long stay car park by Dock Bach had a few bass there few months back and the usual fish whiting dogs pollock might be worth a try for your self in the future my mate had a few Mackrell and some herring down dock Bach the oer day also and a few squid all the best lad ianto from holyhead

[@johnmorris2346]

Had mine over 18months , absolutely love it ,you won't be disappointed m8 injoy

[@thatsabite]

Well, that's handy to hear! 😅 18 months served well then! This pod will be going on some journeys this year 🙌

[@johnmorris2346]

@That's a bite can't wait too see the vids

[@arniec5707]

Cracking tripod 👍 I've only used mine a cpl of times but can't fault it , really sturdy and like yourself I love that blue colour 👌

[@thatsabite]

It's one solid tripod! 👌

[@ianconway906]

I got the DAM one couple of years ago, frame and everything is more or less the same. Think my top bar could be longer but is that it is and never let me down. I got the tronixpro coolbag which velcro on to the three legs , keeps bait cool plus you can fit bits of kit on outside idea for beach fishing at night

[@thatsabite]

Sounds good mate! I've currently got one, pretty sure it's dam. Just a touch wobbly. I'll have a look for a bag for it, nice one!

[@brianmatthews1727]

Bought mine last summer and love it.. 🎣

[@thatsabite]

Had my eye on them for years, glad I've got one now. There ace!

[@paul3155]

I Was using same tripod the other day fond it bit heavy when going across the beach at low water over than that great tripod and don't fall over in the wind all the best from Paul from Staffordshire 🇬🇧 👍

[@thatsabite]

It is a touch heavy but not the worst. Mind you, I haven't carted across the prom yet 😅

[@paul3155]

@@thatsabitehey up Mike has someone scam johno channel having loads of things sent to me saying it johno and it's not him think it's someone making out it's him and using his pictures and everything all the best Paul from Staffordshire 🇬🇧 👍

[@thatsabite]

@@paul3155 cheers for the heads up, I'll message him right away! Screen shot any and send me some via Facebook? Are you on there?

[@paul3155]

@@thatsabite did screen shot one of them but I'm not on Facebook only WhatsApp but can't give you anything on here of my details to it lol 😆

[@thatsabite]

@PAUL 🇬🇧 thats OK maye, don't worry! Seems john is onto it with his post.

[@peterlewis3073]

good tackle info mike was very nice to meet you today pete north wales

[@thatsabite]

Pleasure to meet you too Pete, and thanks, I'm trying! 😉

[@jozsefronai9875]

That salt tripod fits perfect on the salt rod bag if you thinking to go the hole hog pal I've had mine for 3 or 4 years now and have had no problems with it only thing is watch you don't loose those screws for the cups or rod holders in the rocks or you are fkked!!!! Hope you enjoy your stand like I have :)

[@thatsabite]

I've got a tronix pro rod bag/quiver, it'll fit into that, however... might aswell match with the blue hadn't I! One gorgeous colour that! 😍 Thanks for the heads up about the screws, I'll be mindful now.

[@ian1091]

Love your vids mate I have it myself I have it in water with me as tides come in, you shldnt have to put anything on it shld tighten flush mate..... keep them vids coming an catch that cod

[@thatsabite]

Can't thankyou enough mate! Maybe it was myself not tightening properly, I'll have another look tomorrow, hopefully back out tomorrow night.

[@ian1091]

@@thatsabite when your up holyhead again let me know ill meet up for a fishing sesh mate

[@thatsabite]

@@ian1091 sounds like a plan

[@richardjones2811]

Glad I found this review as I'm after a new rest. Seen these salt tripods and was going to get one. Unfortunately that flappy top section and the flimsly looking joints has really put me off. Shame really as the Salt products are usually very good.

[@thatsabite]

Fair comment, I can happily say that in the two months of owning it, it's been absolutely brilliant mate. That wobble is next to nothing, don't let that put you of. We'll worth the money this pod.

[@richardjones2811]

@@thatsabite Think I'll give it a miss. Too much plastic and fiddly bits to loose. Those support arms between the legs seem very thin. I'll stick with the battered Imax fixed rest for now and look for something different. With the Imax range the top section which supports the rod is fixed and pretty bomb proof and no little scres to loose or rust.

[@jonathangreen9168]

Got myself one did u pur washers on the top

[@thatsabite]

I haven't done it yet, I will be though.

[@darrengodfrey6568]

Go on Mike very nice . Get out tonight why not

[@thatsabite]

You know it boyo! 🎣

[@Field2forkcatapulthunting]

👌💯

[@MrEvsy]

Is this Rhos on sea I was there the other month but I didn't end you fishing there I went to llandudno instead

[@thatsabite]

Near there yes, how did you get on?

[@MrEvsy]

@That's a bite I did ok I caught 5 mackerel and 1 other fish which I'm not sure of its name I'm only just getting into sea fishing I was using carp rods lol 😅

[@thatsabite]

@MrEvsy you can't beat carp rods if the swells not to bad mate 👌

[@MrEvsy]

@@thatsabite I'm going buy a sea fishing rod in the next month or so what would you recommend for about £200

[@thatsabite]

@MrEvsy penn prevail 14ft surf rod mate, can't fault them and bang on for the money. They have dura guide eyes which are a lot more durable, you can pick them up for around £125. Have a look at them 😉

[@feilimmacartain7961]

😊

[@slopestyleuk]

I like my salt tripod but they’re bloody heavy. If I’ve got a long walk I go back to the good old Ian golds.

[@thatsabite]

So people are saying, the main thing is, it's sturdy. I'll have a look at the ian golds, they look pretty decent.

[@1Tudgey]

Tighten the screw at rear first buddy