Maybe after a new rod

Original thoughts were for the Ron Thompson "Stratocaster" but it doesn't seem to have many reviews kicking around online. Can anyone shed some light? Or is this speaking for itself

But this list also seems reasonable,sub £150,and I think all have Fixed Spool versions. Length doesn't matter (ooh err) if anyone has any feedback.

RT Stratocaster

Shakespeare IN2

Shakespeare SALT (Would match Shakespear SALT reel to this probably,perhaps a second Okuma Mystique)

Daiwa D-Surf

Leeda Assassin

Daiwa Theory

Daiwa Sandstorm

A lad i fish with has a salt f/s rod and its lovely and easy to cast with, penn powerstix felt similar, ive a f/s daiwa meanstreak i think it was replaced by the theory nice firm rod with good bite detection, just picked up a daiwa supercast second hand and love it its multi rod but also comes in f/s.
probly confused you now

not sure if their within your budget, the Ian Golds range are meant to be top notch,sonik range could be worth a look too.

ive the beach thoery. and i find it good for beach fishing.iv the short version and its gret for flatties and the like. its not really fit for the rough fishing and i find the short rod is not able for long casts or heavy weights. but i have the ian golds match internatational fixed spool rod. a class rod able to show the most lightest of bites and it will handle heavy hauling of big fish. look up paul mason on this site he deals in ian golds rods and tackle.

Thanks for the input lads,will keep your comments in mind.

got an ian golds for xmas and cant fault it

The salt is hard to beat for the money
I have a salt bass with the salt 060 fixed spool reel
Going to get the salt beach shortly
You can give these rods a good bit of stick on rough ground and they wont let you down
I use the salt bass for beach work in close and from piers I've had double shots of dogs with no problems

Cathal

Bought a Daiwa D-Surf and giving it a chance to shine tonight