Preston Innovations
I have used Preston Innovations tackle for many many years now. I think the first items I used were probably the Original Slip elastic and the original Chianti pole floats for my hemp fishing - we're going back a few years now.
My box, rods, reels, nets, umbrella, accessories - almost everything is made by Preston Innovations. The quality is extremely good and the tackle is robust and lasts a long time.
Shimano
But it wasn't always that way. I used Shimano rods, reels and poles in the past.
My last pole was the Super Ultegra 14 m - it was a fantastic pole. Today, I have gone back to the new Shimano Aero Competition pole.
The Shimano Aero X7 Competition 13 m pole is my pole of choice. I have four top 4's, and six No. 1 sections for different grades of elastic. Also, a top 4 cupping kit and 3 short No. 3 sections. It is a very stiff, strong and light pole that you can fish at 13 m all day long.
You can see the range of Shimano Aero Competition poles at Hengelsport Hennie Kruidenier in Haaksbergen.