Budget rod for fix spool reel

Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:35 pm

Hi, I'm looking in to upgrading my rod but cos off my tight budget ill have to go for fixed spool one...Id like to keep it under 100 euro ...
my options so far:
Shimano Nexave BX Surf 130F
http://www.spottydogtackle.com/index1.html

Abu Esprit Beach Caster 13ft
http://www.spottydogtackle.com/index1.html


Something for clean/mixed ground (general fishing in Cork Co.).


Thanks in advance....

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:06 am

Hi there,
as far as i know thigh lines .com and red from the forum use the nexave im sure if you get in contact with them they will fill you in.Failing that check out halfway angling centre in halfway cork im sure dan will have something to fit your budget,he has a website which you can access on the link station of this website.
Tight lines

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:50 am

P.S.
It could be second hand aswell.......

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:31 am

Theres a Daiwa Supercast Fixed spool rod still for sale, give Seanie35 a shout for details he's in West Waterford.

Great rod and it's within your budget too.

Cheers,

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:37 pm

Why i cant access to "for sale" section ?

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:39 pm

Why i cant access to "for sale" section ?

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:31 pm

Hi Ric you need 50+ posts to get in there, heres what it said,

fixed spool, cw is 4 to 8oz,13 foot long, immaculate condition, have it nearly 1 years and only used it about 5 times,mislaid rod bag

here's some info on the Supercast rods from Daiwa site

http://www.daiwasports.co.uk/products/s ... beach-rods

Hope this helps.

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:13 pm

hey rick. i got the nexave rod a while back from spottydog and happy enough with it so far. its got good bite detection and i find it easy enough to cast with.
i paid £49 for it but P&P was another £20. i ended up getting another one for a friend and a mustad 4 season suit with it also and the P&P was still £20 so if you decide to buy from them it might be worth your while seeing if any friends need anything and split the postage between ye. last time i looked it had gone back upto £99 tho. ive used a few other rods around the 100-150euro range and i probably prefer my nexave to them. i had a few casts off the penn surfblaster a few weeks ago and i liked that too. dan in the halfway has them, i think their about 130euro tho

heres a good write up on the shimano
http://www.totalseamagazine.com/Reviews/article_64/

if you decide you might go for one and want to have a few casts off it first send me a pm and i can meet you at a beach or field somewhere. just cos i like it doesnt mean you will.

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:14 pm

hey rick. i got the nexave rod a while back from spottydog and happy enough with it so far. its got good bite detection and i find it easy enough to cast with.
i paid £49 for it but P&P was another £20. i ended up getting another one for a friend and a mustad 4 season suit with it also and the P&P was still £20 so if you decide to buy from them it might be worth your while seeing if any friends need anything and split the postage between ye. last time i looked it had gone back upto £99 tho. ive used a few other rods around the 100-150euro range and i probably prefer my nexave to them. i had a few casts off the penn surfblaster a few weeks ago and i liked that too. dan in the halfway has them, i think their about 130euro tho

heres a good write up on the shimano
http://www.totalseamagazine.com/Reviews/article_64/

if you decide you might go for one and want to have a few casts off it first send me a pm and i can meet you at a beach or field somewhere. just cos i like it doesnt mean you will.

Re: Budget rod for fix spool reel

Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:19 pm

kstaff wrote:Theres a Daiwa Supercast Fixed spool rod still for sale, give Seanie35 a shout for details he's in West Waterford.

Great rod and it's within your budget too.

Cheers,
give you that bonus next week :wink: