boat rod n reel

Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:00 pm

i am buying a new rod and reel for under 150euros
what would you recomend?

Re: boat rod n reel

Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:14 pm

Grauvell Anaga rod about £50 sterling.

Okuma Magnetix the 30 with out level wind about £60 sterling.

just enough for 300 yards of Berkley Whiplash Crystal at £ 25 sterling.

about 150 euro but you might need a little extra for postage.

Re: boat rod n reel

Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:50 pm

scara wrote:Grauvell Anaga rod about £50 sterling.

Okuma Magnetix the 30 with out level wind about £60 sterling.

just enough for 300 yards of Berkley Whiplash Crystal at £ 25 sterling.

about 150 euro but you might need a little extra for postage.



Definitely agree with the Anaga, cracking rod!

Re: boat rod n reel

Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:01 pm

in the market myself for a new boat rod. is this a good all rounder as we normally do reef /rough ground then go to anchor ,would u need two rods for each type of fishing, any info much apprec. tanx damian

Re: boat rod n reel

Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:28 am

d.kane62 wrote:in the market myself for a new boat rod. is this a good all rounder as we normally do reef /rough ground then go to anchor ,would u need two rods for each type of fishing, any info much apprec. tanx damian


if your looking for a good all rounder the daiwa tdx 12-30 is probably the best rod ive used. just does everything

Re: boat rod n reel

Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:21 pm

cheers eric .what sort of price range and can it be used with braid/mono

Re: boat rod n reel

Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:35 pm

you might get on for around 150-180, they're tough to find now days in your local tackle shop. try e-bay, i think gerry's of morecambe still has a few in stock, in my opinion the 30-50 is too heavy, the 12-30 is just nicely balanced to handle everything. it can be used with mono and braid. i use mine with 30lb power not a bother.

Re: boat rod n reel

Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:48 pm

There is also a dawia tdxs 20-50 rod available that is a very good rod, I find it great for general reef(wrasse, pout cod etc) fishing but have had blues over 100lb on it too. it handles most types of fishing excellently. Youll pay a bit more for the tdxs range from dawia but they are built to last. Mine has got me through 5 years without much care given back and apart from some salt encrusted mackeral scales its as good as the day i got it!!

Re: boat rod n reel

Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:54 pm

would anyone advise on any good angling/tackle sites for buying rods/ reels etc as regards value ,delivery times , seen a couple in uk if anyone has used them . tanx damian

Re: boat rod n reel

Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:04 am

Most of the UK mail order shops are great I normally get a copy of sea angler and compare prices then buy from the on with the best price. For general tackle hooks etc its hard to find better than veals mail order. I find the varvious hooks as good as any on the market and also the veals rolling swivels are excellent. also i buy bulk spools of clear line 25lb for snoods 50lb for rig bodies and 100lb for anmial rigs etc. this should last you for years. My preferance for mono is berkley.
Also I just fished the Masters in Kilmore this weekend and i was very impressed with the tubinerti rods a lot of the anglers were using these long rods helped them to find fish 50yrds from the boat when others with standard rods couldnt. More of a competition thing though...Hopes this helps
Tight lines

Re: boat rod n reel

Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:29 pm

Try this guy,spot on and no vat either :wink:
http://www.alderneyangling.com/mailorder.htm

Re: boat rod n reel

Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:09 pm

tanx aftica ,we had one of our club members paddy morgan from cuckoos nest sac down there for the first time ,real eye openner he said ,very tough going hauling fish none stop for two days ,tanx for advice on veals didnt get boat rod yet but bought a new shakespeare f2 extreme 15ft for the beach so a comp on sunday at five mile point in wicklow will put it to the test .tanx again damian. ps any advive on a good allround boat rod :?: