new boat rod - recommendations please

Hi all

The ancient Beastmaster I had came back in one extra piece the last day, and I didn't bother even asking for an explanation, it owed several owners nothing.

Looking for a new boat rod, not an uptider, something shorter but sufficient to use off rock marks for short lobs for huss and congers, prefer a 12-20lb option so that if I do get out in inner Clew Bay or even a bit further, that it can cope with what's down there (not skate) and still allow fish give a decent account of themselves...

Any recommendations based on your own experience with the rod, ideally with links to Irish suppliers? Anything to avoid at all costs?

Thanks

Daiwa saltist would be my choice or an excalibur both lovely rods in 12-20

If you really want a lovely light but powerful 12/20 rod then look no further than a Daiwa Kenzaki 12/20.
It is a really high class performer that you will find loads of uses for. It is light in weight and light in action but with plenty power. I use mine for shark fishing but will happily use it drifting about with 8oz leads too, congers, tope, blondes etc. no problem!

+ 1 jim great rod

Ive got the new ugly stick GX2 12-20 lb lovely rod and covers a multitude at a reasonable price , Ive used it sharking to big jig heads on reefs - Plenty of action but also has the backbone if you need it

cheers people, many thanks

@ Jim Kenzaki reports are wow, and so is the price! Best I ahev found for a two piece is GBP 90 + post and packaging. Any idea who the Irish stockist is?
@ Jelly I was looking at this in a local shop, he's quoting around EUR 60 for a two piece which seems very reasonable... can I ask how much you paid?

Thanks to everyone

Shakespearw ugly stik gx2 is nice rod if on a budget tacklediret.ie is cheapest or henrys stock them they also have a glass tip

Henrys and tackle direct list them. Most shops can get them. Most list them at €139.00 maybe a call would elicit a deal!
Worth the money and not too much extra given what you are buying.

cheers people, many thanks

@ Jim Kenzaki reports are wow, and so is the price! Best I ahev found for a two piece is GBP 90 + post and packaging. Any idea who the Irish stockist is?
@ Jelly I was looking at this in a local shop, he's quoting around EUR 60 for a two piece which seems very reasonable... can I ask how much you paid?

Thanks to everyone

Yes , Got in Henrys for I think 69 euro nice bit of kit for the money - Altough im sure the Diawa is good too as i have a daiwa uptide rod and its top notch

The ugly stick gx 2 behaves like it's worth a lot more than it is. I've got the whole range of them

Im with jim on kenzki braid iv both 12/20 and 30/50 for heavier stuff great rod i got my pair off henry as far as i know he keeps 2/3 them in stock aswell all the time,looking at new version myself latley as was so impressed