Mitchell challenge pro surf long beach rod

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Mitchell challenge pro surf long beach rod

#1 Post by POC »

found some 15/16.5ft mitchell rods at what seem like very very reasonable price - £28.95. i'm looking to try a long beach rod and am wondering if these are worth a try for the money??
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Re: Mitchell challenge pro surf long beach rod

#2 Post by kstaff »

Hi Ya,

at that price I wouldn't bother to be honest.
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Re: Mitchell challenge pro surf long beach rod

#3 Post by fishermannum1 »

dont waste your money poc,
the mate also thought he was getting a bargain with them rods, so he got two.
frist thornie he hooked on one of them at app; 7lb the rod snapped :shock:
his second rod snapped while casting just a three ounce lead :shock:
personally i wouldn't touch them mate.
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Re: Mitchell challenge pro surf long beach rod

#4 Post by POC »

Thanks for the advice lads. I'll push the budget up another whack and get something more reliable
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