Light Shore Rod

[Camcolite]

Hi, I am looking to pick up a beach-caster for the winter and was looking for people’s opinions.

I’m really not a fan of the heavy rods and stands scene, just doesn’t float my boat . If possible, it would be great to get a light, manageable rod that I could hold comfortably and keep contact with the bait.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Shakespeare-Salt ... 3366dd589b

Any opinions on the above rod or peoples own opinions would be appreciated.

The only thing that would worry me about a light rod (as above) is casting to distance, I do like to get reasonable, not crazy distance on my casts and work the bait back in slowly looking for the fish. Will this be possible with such a light rated rod 2-4 Oz?

Thanks!!!

[derryb]

all the grays rods are at a realy good knock down price at the monent.top rods with a lifetime granentee. much better built, better fittings etc. All do thats an ok rod, personaly id go for the grays.

http://www.gerrysfishing.com/rods/greys ... 1-1915.php

[Camcolite]

all the grays rods are at a realy good knock down price at the monent.top rods with a lifetime granentee. much better built, better fittings etc. All do thats an ok rod, personaly id go for the grays.

http://www.gerrysfishing.com/rods/greys ... 1-1915.php

You sold me, bit longer than I’m use to but plenty of room on the beach to swing it around.

Have you bought off gerrysfishing.com before; I’m cautious of sites I have not heard of, saying that the site does look the part.

[MAC]

No problems with Gerry's I have bought off them before.

Kevin

[EricH]

Yep, Gerrys are good to deal with. Never had any problems with them.

[shamoo0804]

Ian Golds Enticer would be my choice.

Light enough to hold for extended periods, versatile enough to use with feathers or heavier lures for pollock/Mackerel, and well suited to float fishing for wrasse.

A dream to cast too, a gentle lob with 2oz will have you out 70 yards no problem.

See my review here

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... it=enticer

[basshunter10]

I have a sonik SK3 bass rod (3-5oz) , they get plenty of stick on this site for some reason but i have absoulutely no complaints with mine, i fish the east cost over sand mostly , i have Daiwa Grand wave for rougher conditions but i find the SK3 a great rod and rather using it when able to, there very well priced, very sensitive tip for bite detection and have a great finish on them. They take a multiplier quite well but a FX will work perfect aswell.

[SlackLiner]

If your going bass rods, try the Greys BXE, cracking with a 3oz lead and a 7ht. 100 yards plus with an overhead lump. I don't actually own it, my mates does and 'I covet thy neighbors outfit'...

For a beachcaster (4-5oz) that's light enough to hold all day could be tough. You'd have to go big bucks brands for a similar weight in blank, century or lighter range of zzippy's etc?

Hope that helps and I like your style, standing in the surf all day 'trotting' a bait downtide...sheer bliss

K

[razor2]

penn pro power stix its ligth and wont brake the bank and a savage cast with light leads for the price its a great rod i would say less than 90 notes.but might be a bit big if you plan on holding it all night

[Camcolite]

No problems with Gerry's I have bought off them before.

Kevin

Yep, Gerrys are good to deal with. Never had any problems with them.

Thanks guys for the vouch's

[Camcolite]

Ian Golds Enticer would be my choice.

Light enough to hold for extended periods, versatile enough to use with feathers or heavier lures for pollock/Mackerel, and well suited to float fishing for wrasse.

A dream to cast too, a gentle lob with 2oz will have you out 70 yards no problem.

See my review here

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... it=enticer

A glowing report, will certainly have to head up to Dublin and give one a wobble before I decide on a rod.

[Camcolite]

I have a sonik SK3 Bass rod (3-5oz) , they get plenty of stick on this site for some reason but i have absoulutely no complaints with mine, i fish the east cost over sand mostly , i have Daiwa Grand wave for rougher conditions but i find the SK3 a great rod and rather using it when able to, there very well priced, very sensitive tip for bite detection and have a great finish on them. They take a multiplier quite well but a FX will work perfect aswell.

Another one to have a look at thanks!!!, any idea where i could get a look at one South-East/Dublin ?

[Camcolite]

If your going Bass rods, try the Greys BXE, cracking with a 3oz lead and a 7ht. 100 yards plus with an overhead lump. I don't actually own it, my mates does and 'I covet thy neighbors outfit'...

For a beachcaster (4-5oz) that's light enough to hold all day could be tough. You'd have to go big bucks brands for a similar weight in blank, century or lighter range of zzippy's etc?

Hope that helps and I like your style, standing in the surf all day 'trotting' a bait downtide...sheer bliss

K

Thanks for the pointer will have a look for sure, again anywhere i could actually get my hands on the rod would be great. I dont know if 4+ 5+ oz is a must, more so a good weather rod, standing in the surf with my waders and the dog

[Camcolite]

penn pro power stix its ligth and wont brake the bank and a savage cast with light leads for the price its a great rod i would say less than 90 notes.but might be a bit big if you plan on holding it all night

Yea, would look bad in front of the lads if my arms went to jelly and i was not able to hold my rod best avoid that.

It was actually just tonight the guys were recommending a Penn rod to me on the way home from fishing

https://www.veals.co.uk/acatalog/penn-a ... -1151.html

Penn Affinity Bass TRQ 11' 9''

But the price of it!!! I dont know if I would be able to fish with it

Would certainly have to be a stealth buy, if my better half found out id be beaten with it

[nobuzz]

I use the Shakespeare Salt Bass rod referred to in the original post.

I'm no expert but I think its a fine rod.

[shamoo0804]

Ian Golds Enticer would be my choice.

Light enough to hold for extended periods, versatile enough to use with feathers or heavier lures for pollock/Mackerel, and well suited to float fishing for wrasse.

A dream to cast too, a gentle lob with 2oz will have you out 70 yards no problem.

See my review here

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... it=enticer

A glowing report, will certainly have to head up to Dublin and give one a wobble before I decide on a rod.

If you want to have a look at mine your more than welcome - should be down in Wexford one of the weekends before xmas, I'll happily bring it with me.

[basshunter10]

I have a sonik SK3 Bass rod (3-5oz) , they get plenty of stick on this site for some reason but i have absoulutely no complaints with mine, i fish the east cost over sand mostly , i have Daiwa Grand wave for rougher conditions but i find the SK3 a great rod and rather using it when able to, there very well priced, very sensitive tip for bite detection and have a great finish on them. They take a multiplier quite well but a FX will work perfect aswell.

Another one to have a look at thanks!!!, any idea where i could get a look at one South-East/Dublin ?

Not to sure about dublin, i gotmine in east coast angling in drogheda.