New Beechcaster????

Alright lads. Thinking of spending bout 200 euro on a new beechcaster, and maybe a fixed spool. Any tips on which to buy? Current Beechcaster is a Shakespeare, with a basic Okuma fixed spool reel. Any help would be great?

Mikes tackle shop are currently selling the Penn Vendetta 13ft for £100:

http://www.mikestackleshop.co.uk/shoppi ... s_626.html

Don't know if it's FS or Multiplier, don't know if it's any good either, but I seem to remember some good comments somewhere on this fourm.

Cheers Adrian, i'll check that out. Anyone any views on this Particular rod?????

Sea Angler Mag ran reports on budget rods under 100 and then rods over 100 at the end of last year have a look through that, if you are stuck I may be able to dig it out and fax or e mail you info. If you are buying a fixed reel then dont go too cheap. I dont really look at them as I have a couple of antique mitchels that still do the job as a back up for the multiplier.

Be interested to see what you get.

Good luck

It might be worth buying a second hand rod. Ring a few tackle shops and ask them if they have second hand rods in good nick. You can often pick up a real bargain on a rod that is in perfect condition. It also means you might be able to afford a rod that is normally well out of your price range.

Great lads thanks, i'll let ye know how I get on. I wanna buy something better, but I dont wanna be conned by the shop into buying something below average, because of my lack of knowledge. Thanks again.

Daiwa Supercast range got rave reviews in Sea Angler. Prices vary from £150-180.