rod & reel

Thinking of upgrading gear at some stage this week, looking to spend
in the region of £150. Any advice on best value for money in belfast tackle shops, or any better on-line. thinking about 12 ft rod and fixed spool
as i cant get used to the multiplier's... :D :D :D

i suppose it depends on what kind of fishing you do and if you use braid or mono a shimano aerlex reel would be my choice they are suited to braid and mono and very reliable in fact i,d rather a second hand one than a new reel in another make , the rod is a tough one as you wont be looking at the more expensive rods, sea angler mag did an artical on budget rods a few months back it would be worth getting a look at if you can get a copy,its still a hard choice cos there are so many to choose from it will reck your head one way or the other :lol:

i,d rather a second hand one than a new reel in another make

I've never heard anyone say that before :lol: its probably one of the best compliments a product can get 8)

I agree 100% about the reel, had a couple for years.....sound investment!

Tom.

Hi Minty,
Depending on what type of fishing you want to do there are a few good rods and reels available.
At 4-8oz you can pick up a Daiwa Sand Storm for about £100 on-line.
At 3-5oz you can get a Greys BZe for about £110.
And you can get either size of the Penn Surfmaster for £50.
You may be able to match those prices in tackle shops in your area but if not you can pick them up on-line.
I have both rods and a Surfmaster 850 which I team up with the Sand Storm. For the money I can't fault any of them.
Hope this is of help.
Derek