Beach rods

[Cranfield]

Having decided to resurrect my interest in beach fishing, I have decided that my two old Masterline Mastercasters, are beyond their sell by date.

 

I,ve had a look around a couple of tackle shops, but there is not much of a selection.

(Have you noticed that if you are more than 5 miles from the sea, sea fishing doesn,t exist in some tackle shops).

Therefore, I will buy online.

 

I intend to use fixed spool reels (which I have).

With this in mind, I am looking for some recommendations.

I don,t want tournament specifications (or money),just decent 4-6 oz rods, but there seem to be lots in the £40-£65 range.

 

Any brand name suggestions, please.

[*Ant*]

I'm only an occasional beach angler with no great knowledge of beachcasters, but having read a decent review in Sea Angler I bought a Shakespeare Odessa when they were new on the market. Seems to me to be a good rod for the minimum outlay, but as I say, I have no great knowledge of beachcasters.

[Jim Roper]

I'm sure you will only get someone telling you that 'you get what you pay for', but there seems to be a lot to choose from in the tackle shops in Weymouth.

www.deepsea.co.uk/shops/weymouth_an...entre/index.htm

http://www.reelsanddeals.com

 

Get one a little bit stiffer than you are talking about, if I were you.

Choose a rod with plenty of rings near the tip.

You will want a large butt ring for a fixed spool reel.

 

www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/Veals_Cata...e_Shore_85.html

 

www.fishingmegastore.com/acatalog/r...ompson_118.html

 

http://www.banksidefishing.co.uk/

[ShoreDemon]

Would have to agree with Anthony. I have an Odessa multiplier version and I use it as my workhorse for all sorts of shore fishing. Cheap but well made with a nice action for the average casting angler. There are plenty of options out there but I recommended this rod before on AN and the poster wasn't disappointed, as far as I remember he was delighted with it.

 

Neil.

[Rockhopper]

Buy a cheap rod - dont worry too much.

 

If in the end you r using every week and r enjoying ur fishing then go and spend a bit more for a good rod.

 

James

[Cranfield]

Thanks for the comments.

 

Jim, I know you tend to get what you pay for, but I will only be using them 20 odd days a year.

 

The Odessa sounds like a good bet and I will buy two of those with confidence.

[*Ant*]

Don't think you'll be disapointed. Shop around though for the best price, got mine for £36 from Jims Tackle, think they still advertise in SeaAngler.

[corydoras]

Jim Roper:

You will want a large butt ring ...

6 months in Barlinnie should do the trick

 

[ 01. August 2003, 04:02 PM: Message edited by: corydoras ]

[Stinca]

The odessa is awesome value for money. Better than many twice the price. I've had wrangle with my mates and the distance is quite a surprise. Not bad quality finish either, knocks the pants of other rods in the price bracket.

 

For another £20 there is the Fladen Warbirds, and again for the money a real surprise.