Stiffy 12ft beachcaster

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Leeroybrown201

Stiffy 12ft beachcaster

#1 Post by Leeroybrown201 »

Has anyone used a stiffy beachcaster?just bought one now waiting on reel to arrive.bought it because im a broke student and it was fairly cheep and seems pretty good, but im only getting into shore fishing so i dont know much about it
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Larry 90
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Re: Stiffy 12ft beachcaster

#2 Post by Larry 90 »

One of my first rods Was A Stiffi Beachcaster Still have it and no problems to report! The tip is nice and stiff hence the name i think which is good for getting out of snags and getting the fish over any obstacles i use it all the time and when im fishing a rough ground venue or the sea is rough! Great rod and i would reccomend it to anyone starting out on a budget or someone who dosent want to go all out when starting to fish! Good Choice! what Reel Did You Go For?
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Re: Stiffy 12ft beachcaster

#3 Post by Leeroybrown201 »

A lineaeffe Vigor LN70FD, dont know if itl be any good but was bought online on a budget. Used the rod today with an old reel and no problems, broke it in with two pollock and 8 mackerel, so i was happy :D . Just waiting for the reel to get here to get going properly
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Re: Stiffy 12ft beachcaster

#4 Post by Gabbey11 »

I heard its pretty much the same as a leeda which was my first rod, I still use it when going of piers or I cant be bothered using a multiplier.
The weight of it may be benefical to start as I found mine felt sturdy giving me a bit more confidence in my cast, Ive now moved to a salt fs 12ft which is light as a feather but the few months with the leeda means I dont feel Im gonna let go or break it everytime I cast, dont try and give it all you got, get your technique as good as you can and positioning.
I got some advice from a friend but you could just as easily watch some videos on the website.
Goodluck
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Re: Stiffy 12ft beachcaster

#5 Post by Larry 90 »

Leeroybrown201 wrote:A lineaeffe Vigor LN70FD, dont know if itl be any good but was bought online on a budget. Used the rod today with an old reel and no problems, broke it in with two pollock and 8 mackerel, so i was happy :D . Just waiting for the reel to get here to get going properly
Id say that will do the job nicely! Glad your happy with the rod and not a bad way to christen it either! Happy fishing and Tight Lines :)
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Re: Stiffy 12ft beachcaster

#6 Post by Gabbey11 »

Nice to see it get a good start for you!
best of luck
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