new multiplier rod

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jay k
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new multiplier rod

#1 Post by jay k »

hi lads,

iv'e been sea fishing for the last 6 or 7 years but iv'e never used a multiplier rod and reel.
i will be purchasing my first one in the next few weeks hopefully and have pretty much settled
on the penn 525mag2 reel but i havent a clue what rod to get.

has anyone any suggestions on a good rod at a reasonable price,

any advice and personal experience is appreciated.

thanks...
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Re: new multiplier rod

#2 Post by Preston »

Shakespeare salt and greys grxs are good entry level rods but may not suit the ground you fish . Ive a greys grx and find it casts well with good bite detection only thing Id change is the reel seat to coasters to give a firmer grip.Theres loads of choice there and the penns are the reels to have
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Re: new multiplier rod

#3 Post by MAC »

I don't know where your based Jay, but you should take a look at the Ian Golds range. They have something for everything. For General fishing the International Match is a great Rod. if you PM Paul Mason online here, he will be able to look after you. He's based in North Dublin.

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Re: new multiplier rod

#4 Post by antokildare »

hows things jay.there seems to be a lot of anglers changing from multeys back to f/s with 15 or 16ft continental style rods recently.might be worth checkin them out before you go spending.
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Re: new multiplier rod

#5 Post by flyno »

Hi jay, i went from f/s to multi and to be honest i have lost some distance with my casts. I pair the Penn 525mag2 with a Daiwa Sand Storm and an Abu 6500 with a Penn Pro bass 11'6 and a Shakesphere. I know that i should go to some of the casting days and get some tips and advice from the lads on the site here, but with work at the minute, any spare time i have at the minute i just want to hit the beach. So if your gonna change to a multi, take advantage of some of the casting days, i contacted some of the casting groups and they have said to come along but i just kept putting it off. I will before the end of the summer(what summer :roll: ). As for the rods i chose, i know they are ok as i gave them to a lad on the beach one day and he belted my rigs near twice the distance i could. :shock: Good luck with your choice anyway..
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jay k
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Re: new multiplier rod

#6 Post by jay k »

thanks for the advice lads

unfortunately my hand was forced on monday when my rod snapped.
took the plunge after some research and got a century carbon metal
with a daiwa millionaire 7ht turbo.

tried it out yesterday, first cast barely left the beach :lol:
second cast, crack off :x started getting better after that.
checked some videos today and im doing it completely wrong.
amazed i got it in the water the way i was doing it :D so i definitely
need to check out them casting days alright flyno.

anyway it can only get better from here on :D
thanks again
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Re: new multiplier rod

#7 Post by roger de dodger »

start off slow and easy ,you have a very powerfull rod and a very fast reel for a beginner :shock: i think i,d be putting some thick oil in those bairings to start off with :lol:
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#8 Post by jay k »

thanks for the advice roger, using a multiplier is totally new to me but i can definitely see the advantages already.

i havent had a chance to get used to it properly yet (only fished 3 times ) but every session it seams to get a little better.
ill be bringing it to this big fish bomber this evening so maybe u can give me some quick tips if your going. :)
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#9 Post by roger de dodger »

just seen this ,did you go to the bomber :?: and howd ya get on ? that wind wouldnt be helping anyone learning on a multi :roll: fished fixed spool and braid on the night and just used the zippy to welly out a tope bait for the last cast or two :D
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#10 Post by jay k »

just seen this myself :) no i couldnt make it after. how did you do. i live about 15 mins from that beach but wouldn't fish it regularly,never had great look there. usually fish from courtown further south.
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Re: new multiplier rod

#11 Post by james123456 »

jay k wrote:hi lads,

iv'e been sea fishing for the last 6 or 7 years but iv'e never used a multiplier rod and reel.
i will be purchasing my first one in the next few weeks hopefully and have pretty much settled
on the penn 525mag2 reel but i havent a clue what rod to get.

has anyone any suggestions on a good rod at a reasonable price,

any advice and personal experience is appreciated.

thanks...
try a greys rod those are very good

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