Light Shore Rod

Hi, I am looking to pick up a beach-caster for the winter and was looking for people’s opinions.

I’m really not a fan of the heavy rods and stands scene, just doesn’t float my boat . If possible, it would be great to get a light, manageable rod that I could hold comfortably and keep contact with the bait.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Shakespeare-Salt ... 3366dd589b

Any opinions on the above rod or peoples own opinions would be appreciated.

The only thing that would worry me about a light rod (as above) is casting to distance, I do like to get reasonable, not crazy distance on my casts and work the bait back in slowly looking for the fish. Will this be possible with such a light rated rod 2-4 Oz?

Thanks!!!

all the grays rods are at a realy good knock down price at the monent.top rods with a lifetime granentee. much better built, better fittings etc. All do thats an ok rod, personaly id go for the grays.

http://www.gerrysfishing.com/rods/greys ... 1-1915.php

all the grays rods are at a realy good knock down price at the monent.top rods with a lifetime granentee. much better built, better fittings etc. All do thats an ok rod, personaly id go for the grays.

http://www.gerrysfishing.com/rods/greys ... 1-1915.php

You sold me, bit longer than I’m use to but plenty of room on the beach to swing it around.

Have you bought off gerrysfishing.com before; I’m cautious of sites I have not heard of, saying that the site does look the part.

No problems with Gerry's I have bought off them before.

Kevin

Yep, Gerrys are good to deal with. Never had any problems with them.

Ian Golds Enticer would be my choice.

Light enough to hold for extended periods, versatile enough to use with feathers or heavier lures for pollock/Mackerel, and well suited to float fishing for wrasse.

A dream to cast too, a gentle lob with 2oz will have you out 70 yards no problem.

See my review here

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=27886&hilit=enticer

I have a sonik SK3 bass rod (3-5oz) , they get plenty of stick on this site for some reason but i have absoulutely no complaints with mine, i fish the east cost over sand mostly , i have Daiwa Grand wave for rougher conditions but i find the SK3 a great rod and rather using it when able to, there very well priced, very sensitive tip for bite detection and have a great finish on them. They take a multiplier quite well but a FX will work perfect aswell.

If your going bass rods, try the Greys BXE, cracking with a 3oz lead and a 7ht. 100 yards plus with an overhead lump. I don't actually own it, my mates does and 'I covet thy neighbors outfit'...

For a beachcaster (4-5oz) that's light enough to hold all day could be tough. You'd have to go big bucks brands for a similar weight in blank, century or lighter range of zzippy's etc?

Hope that helps and I like your style, standing in the surf all day 'trotting' a bait downtide...sheer bliss

K

penn pro power stix its ligth and wont brake the bank and a savage cast with light leads for the price its a great rod i would say less than 90 notes.but might be a bit big if you plan on holding it all night

No problems with Gerry's I have bought off them before.

Kevin

Yep, Gerrys are good to deal with. Never had any problems with them.

Thanks guys for the vouch's

Ian Golds Enticer would be my choice.

Light enough to hold for extended periods, versatile enough to use with feathers or heavier lures for pollock/Mackerel, and well suited to float fishing for wrasse.

A dream to cast too, a gentle lob with 2oz will have you out 70 yards no problem.

See my review here

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=27886&hilit=enticer

A glowing report, will certainly have to head up to Dublin and give one a wobble before I decide on a rod.

I have a sonik SK3 Bass rod (3-5oz) , they get plenty of stick on this site for some reason but i have absoulutely no complaints with mine, i fish the east cost over sand mostly , i have Daiwa Grand wave for rougher conditions but i find the SK3 a great rod and rather using it when able to, there very well priced, very sensitive tip for bite detection and have a great finish on them. They take a multiplier quite well but a FX will work perfect aswell.

Another one to have a look at thanks!!!, any idea where i could get a look at one South-East/Dublin ?

If your going Bass rods, try the Greys BXE, cracking with a 3oz lead and a 7ht. 100 yards plus with an overhead lump. I don't actually own it, my mates does and 'I covet thy neighbors outfit'...

For a beachcaster (4-5oz) that's light enough to hold all day could be tough. You'd have to go big bucks brands for a similar weight in blank, century or lighter range of zzippy's etc?

Hope that helps and I like your style, standing in the surf all day 'trotting' a bait downtide...sheer bliss

K

Thanks for the pointer will have a look for sure, again anywhere i could actually get my hands on the rod would be great. I dont know if 4+ 5+ oz is a must, more so a good weather rod, standing in the surf with my waders and the dog

penn pro power stix its ligth and wont brake the bank and a savage cast with light leads for the price its a great rod i would say less than 90 notes.but might be a bit big if you plan on holding it all night

Yea, would look bad in front of the lads if my arms went to jelly and i was not able to hold my rod best avoid that.

It was actually just tonight the guys were recommending a Penn rod to me on the way home from fishing

https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/penn-a ... -1151.html

Penn Affinity Bass TRQ 11' 9''

But the price of it!!! I dont know if I would be able to fish with it

Would certainly have to be a stealth buy, if my better half found out id be beaten with it

I use the Shakespeare Salt Bass rod referred to in the original post.

I'm no expert but I think its a fine rod.

Ian Golds Enticer would be my choice.

Light enough to hold for extended periods, versatile enough to use with feathers or heavier lures for pollock/Mackerel, and well suited to float fishing for wrasse.

A dream to cast too, a gentle lob with 2oz will have you out 70 yards no problem.

See my review here

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=27886&hilit=enticer

A glowing report, will certainly have to head up to Dublin and give one a wobble before I decide on a rod.

If you want to have a look at mine your more than welcome - should be down in Wexford one of the weekends before xmas, I'll happily bring it with me.

I have a sonik SK3 Bass rod (3-5oz) , they get plenty of stick on this site for some reason but i have absoulutely no complaints with mine, i fish the east cost over sand mostly , i have Daiwa Grand wave for rougher conditions but i find the SK3 a great rod and rather using it when able to, there very well priced, very sensitive tip for bite detection and have a great finish on them. They take a multiplier quite well but a FX will work perfect aswell.

Another one to have a look at thanks!!!, any idea where i could get a look at one South-East/Dublin ?

Not to sure about dublin, i gotmine in east coast angling in drogheda.