Beachcaster for less than £50

[corydoras]

aanthony:

Just had a look, advertisement in Sea Angler, Jims discount tackle.

 

www.jims.org.uk

Tel.01736 360160

 

1338.360 Odessa 12ft 4-8oz F/Spool......£36.99

1338.361 Odessa 12ft 4-8oz Multiplier...£38.99

 

I have ordered from here before with no problems.

Ordered one from here . I will let you all know how I get on when it arrives.

 

Now who can I get to service my old 9000C?

[ShoreDemon]

Keep us informed, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. As to your reel, isn't there a 'Reel Doctor' bloke in the UK that will service reels by mail? Others should know about him. A good tackle store should be able to do it too. If you're at all mechanically minded and have the schematics you could do it yourself. I do all mine and I'm no engineer.

[Jim Roper]

 

[ 29. August 2003, 06:40 AM: Message edited by: Jim Roper ]

[Andy Macfarlane]

corydoras:

I fancy taking up shore fishing again, but on close inspection my old ABU beachcaster is in dire need of a rebuild and I suspect that by the time it hade new rings and a re-varnish I would be just as well off with a new rod.

 

Can anybody suggest a sub £50 quid beachcaster? I would be using it with my Abu 9000c reel.

I reckon you should go with a rebuild. The older ABU Beach rods were brilliant for delivering a weight a long way without the need for tons of compression. You are also used to the "feel" of the rod. Some new rings and a bit of loving care may do the rod the world of good.

See how much it costs. You might just end up with a rod more functional than any of the "broom handles" available these days for less than 50 quid.

[Harold.]

Anything to do with Abu reels try this guy:

 

Seahogfisher@hotmail.com

[Norrie]

Hi Harold, Would it be worth my trying that chappie out, I've got a 10000, in need of a new handle and a service, also, where roughly in the UK is he...

[corydoras]

Well I bit the bullet and bought an Odessa. It does look a bit thick at the tip compared to my old Abu rod, but I will withhold judgement until I have a go with it.

 

I may just decide to get some new rings and a lacquer job on my old ABU rod. Does anyone have a favourite rod builder they could recommend?

[Stinca]

Norrie

 

he's based in Wirral, Merseyside.

[*Ant*]

Corydoras

 

Never mind the thickness, feel the quality........well that's what I tell the girls anyway.

[ShoreDemon]

It is a thick tip Corydoras but it's very supple for its diameter. See how you get on with it when fishing and let us know.

 

Hope yours isn't too supple for the ladies Ant

 

[ 08. September 2003, 04:27 PM: Message edited by: ShoreDemon ]