Budget Rod and Reel for Beach Fishing

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Budget Rod and Reel for Beach Fishing

#1 Post by FishfulofDollars »

Hi guys,
I'm looking for a Rod and Reel for around £60-80 to try my hand at the Cod this Winter.
I've had a look online but haven't had a hands on look at any yet.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Budget Rod and Reel for Beach Fishing

#2 Post by Deise boy »

Honestly I just use my spinning reels.
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Re: Budget Rod and Reel for Beach Fishing

#3 Post by FishfulofDollars »

I'm looking for a rod to cast around 4oz and a bait, for beaches and night time, I use my spinning rod for lightweight fishing but as it comes into winter I'll need something more heavy duty.
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Re: Budget Rod and Reel for Beach Fishing

#4 Post by lad123 »

if you plan to fish the estuaries and strong currents you will need to look at something around 6oz
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What would be the best weight for casting?
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Re: Budget Rod and Reel for Beach Fishing

#6 Post by patk »

For cod as said above in estuaries/currents you'd want a rod rated for 4-8 oz. Forget about spinning gear. All depends then are you wanting to use a multiplier or a fixed spool reel.
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Re: Budget Rod and Reel for Beach Fishing

#7 Post by FishfulofDollars »

Would a bass rod be suitable, or would a beach caster be a great improvement?

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