Suggestions on a New Rod...

Lads,

I'm in the market for a new beach rod.

I would be using it for all clean beach work and it has to be able to handle a pendulum cast.

Casting weight 3 - 6oz

I am planning to spend around £150 - £200.

All suggestions welcome.

JUDE

i use a penn affinty for my beach work..its a 16ft model..u can get the 13ft..fixed spool or multi...casts up 2 8oz...and when i give it a pundulum i lash it out miles!! £205 from gerrys or veals.... nice rod

Abu suveran sx. this rod can be picked up for around 150.

OR

Daiwa tdxs 129pm. this rod can be picked up for 200.

Both superb rods but i would be a bit bias toward the daiwa because it has a softer tip.

soft tip is nice on a rod for clean beach, especially if the beaches you fish have little tidal movement.

You can get the ABU Saveren for 125 pound of this site if it's any use to ya!

http://www.poingdestres.co.uk/ProductDe ... ductID/486

Sorry fishingmidget just saw this there...you can get it for cheaper here :D

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... php?t=9904

it's very heavy for clean beach? are you fishing for flats?

nice to cast though.

Hi Jude,

Several options spring to mind.


Daiwa TDXS range ( not 130xm )
Abu Suveran Sx or Rx
Greys Syntra or PZ Match
Cono-Flex Frenzy

If you intend to pendulum cast then don't go beyond 14ft as they become a bit of a handful for people around our height.

If you want to try any of mine then give me a ring.

Lee

Lee

Thanks lads.

The Daiwa TDXS range is looking attractive.

Also considering,
- AA 13' Surf - 3-5oz - anyone used one?
- Zziplex 3500 PTX

.... too much bloody choice......

Jude

Bigphil has a Zippy 3500, are they not outside your price range though?

If not then thet would be very high on my list as I was lucky enough to have a go with his, lovely rod. 8)

Lee

Bigphil has a Zippy 3500, are they not outside your price range though?

If not then thet would be very high on my list as I was lucky enough to have a go with his, lovely rod. 8)

Lee

Ah Lee - you know yourself that budgets can always be stretched to get what you want.....

Jude

Ah Lee - you know yourself that budgets can always be stretched to get what you want.....

Jude

OK, in that case Zziplex Primo Synchro Match 8) :lol: :lol:

Lee

the 3500 fits the bill nicely, although its stated rating is 3-6 oz i find it works best with 4oz+baits.

a couple of rods in the greys and anyfish anywhere range also well worth a look.

if money is no problem zziplex primo syncro gavin ,one of the best rods ever made imho.anyone that has one will never part with it ,thats how good they are.cheers john

the only problem with zziplex is that once u buy one u want another!!

very true mate got a few myself ,but they are the dogs watsits but !!!!

very true mate got a few myself ,but they are the dogs watsits but !!!!

damn right! :lol: :lol: