At the suggestion of various members and given the magazines will run a mile from criticising a piece of kit, here is your chance to tell us what you really think about a rod, reel, line, lure... keep it legal please!
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glengormley-gavin
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by glengormley-gavin » Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:40 pm
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
Mr_Green
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by Mr_Green » Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:52 pm
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
fishinmidget
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by fishinmidget » Sat Feb 24, 2007 1:53 pm
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.
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Le rosbif......
m.b3
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by m.b3 » Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:25 pm
soft tip is nice on a rod for clean beach, especially if the beaches you fish have little tidal movement.
Al
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by Al » Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:03 pm
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
Al
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by Al » Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:13 pm
Sorry fishingmidget just saw this there...you can get it for cheaper here :D
http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... php?t=9904
m.b3
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by m.b3 » Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:02 pm
it's very heavy for clean beach? are you fishing for flats?
nice to cast though.
Lee337
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by Lee337 » Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:32 pm
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
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glengormley-gavin
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by glengormley-gavin » Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:06 am
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
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by Lee337 » Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:33 am
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
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glengormley-gavin
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by glengormley-gavin » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:43 am
Lee337 wrote: 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
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by Lee337 » Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:16 am
glengormley-gavin wrote: 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:
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by BigPhil » Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:21 am
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.
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by beachcaster » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:59 am
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
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by m.b3 » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:16 pm
the only problem with zziplex is that once u buy one u want another!!
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by beachcaster » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:27 pm
very true mate got a few myself ,but they are the dogs watsits but !!!!
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by m.b3 » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:37 pm
beachcaster wrote: very true mate got a few myself ,but they are the dogs watsits but !!!!
damn right! :lol: :lol: