new rod need help!

hi lads i am looking for a new rod .12 -14 ft fixed spool, will be used for scratching and maybe some match fishing any advice would be usefully .thanks in advance.

The shakespere salt range are nice to cast as are the penn powersticks but everyone recomends the ian golds range, ive never cast one too afraid i'd like it . and the salt rods are still on special at glasgow angling for around 40 quid

Thinking of getting a new match type rod myself and am pretty much set on an Ian Golds International Match- from what ive read here they are the job.

Is there anything else out there worth considering possibly from the likes of Greys, Diawa, Shimano etc. before i make the purchase!!

In around the €200 mark prefferably... cant quite afford a Zzippy... yet

cheers for the replies lads.still alot to think about .i might just have to buy two new rods instead of 1

Hi, i have an ian golds supermatch extra its a great rod for scratching around and is well capable of casting 3 baits to distance, a great rod that i would recommend to anyone.you will find them here http://www.eastcoAsttackle.ie . hope this helps in your search