Sea Fishing Newbie Looking For A Decent Beachcaster / Advice Please

[mjr88 50]

Hi all

 

About 3 years ago I tried a spot of beach casting for the first time. I was on holiday in a friends caravan and become hooked straight away. I then went out and bought myself a complete cheap set up for about £60 / £70 from the local indoor market. This included the rod, reel, line, weights hooks etc. However, the rod had now started to deteriorate. The top ring of the rod has gone rusty and the paint has started to flake off the rod itself. Although not a problem initially, it has become quite irritating. Also, the fixed spool reel has also started to show problems as the bail arm doesn't seem to want to shut automatically as you reel in the line after casting out. I have to close it manually.

 

I was therefore now considering to treat myself to a decent beach caster set up that wont break the bank.

As I am a newbie where sea fishing is concerned, any recommendations on a decent make of rod and reel at a reasonable price will be greatly appreciated.

 

Atb,

 

John

Edited November 25, 2013 by mjr88

[outandabout 27]

Hi John, if you like fixed spool reels you'd do well to look at the shimano range. They have plenty to choose from for all budgets. If you want a multiplier I'd recommend a penn 525 mag 2, a reel that will do everything you need from the beach.

 

For rods, see about a second hand one as you'll get more for your money. But for a new one I'd recommend a daiwa or greys.

 

Hope this helps, you can always message me if you need further advice on anything.

[forest of dean redneck 11,642]

Abu used to be good,I've not been in ages.

[dondon1 0]

high there john I have a greys apollo mk1 and its the first one the one that is made by greys of hanick witch is better than the greys mk2 that they now import from tiwan I think and I also have a red abu 7000 but that is a multiplyer witch I find better for the all round fishing and both are in excellent condition im looking for £150 for both plus postage ask some other members about [BANNED TEXT] I have and see [BANNED TEXT] they have to say about them and the price ??

 

I can send you some pics if you give me your email address im in the north east

[mjr88 50]

Thanks for the replies and info lads

[DeerhoundLurcherMan 997]

What rod you buy should be determined by the type of fishing you do...

 

If you fish close in, summer time on clean beaches then an 11ft bass rod would be my choice....

 

If you are blasting 6/7oz leads and big baits in strong headwinds, with weed about, you need to step up to something with a bit of poke to it......

 

If you use a fixed spool, penn surfmastes are worth looking at.., But I am not up to date on FS rods although my brother used a daiwa sandstorm, which I didn't rate much, too soft and wagged about in the wind and tide...He then bought a greys grxs, which felt better....

 

If you are going to use a multiplier then I would highly recommend either a daiwa 7ht or abu 6500, with a century rod, either a kompressor or a tip tornado......Expensive kit, but will last 10 years or more of hard fishing if well looked after....

Edited November 27, 2013 by DeerhoundLurcherMan

[mjr88 50]

Just a quick update on my original posting on 'Newbie looking for a decent beach caster'. I decided to buy new and went for a Greys Centaur TX 12ft 3 Shore Rod, and a Penn Affinity 8000 fixed spool reel.

 

Cant wait for the outfit to arrive and try it out,

 

Thanks again for all the advice,

 

John

 

Rod : http://www.gerrysfishing.com/greys-centaur-tx-12ft-3-shore-rods.ir

 

Reel : http://www.gerrysfishing.com/penn-affinity-8000.ir

[Flipper_Al 1,012]

I use the Penn Affinty 8000 as my carp fishing reels

Line lay is superb, quick drag clutch, and spare spool

Awesome reels for not a lot of money