Shimano travel rod for sale ----SOLD

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#1 Post by **Ronald** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:04 am

Livid · #2 Post by **Livid** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:10 am

Ummm, What Length is it Ronald?

Drew.

#3 Post by **Ronald** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:27 am

Shimano Beastmaster STC Surf 425 BX-G

This seven piece surfcasting rod is an incredible piece of kit. Ultra-powerful, its arranged for fixed spool reels and can be carried in most medium to large suitcases. If you prefer, you can simply check it in using the sturdy rod tube supplied.

* Built up length - 13ft 10ins.
* Collapsed length - 28 ins.
* Casting weight - 250g (8.9ozs)
* RRP is £116.99

#4 Post by **BigPhil** » Wed May 10, 2006 7:29 pm

is it for fixed spool or multi?

#5 Post by **col** » Wed May 10, 2006 11:02 pm

BigPhil, It says for fixed spool above. :)
I may be interested in this rod. Just wondering if there is a downfall to a rod with this many sections, casting etc?
Anyone used one? :D

col

#6 Post by **Ronald** » Thu May 11, 2006 1:42 pm

Never tried the rod it's only been out of the tube to have a look at it :lol: making sure they'ed sent the right rod out .
When i first got the letter informing me i'd won they said it was a bass rod and i was well chuffed ,surf rod just no good to me , ungrafeful i know !

#7 Post by **kieran** » Thu May 11, 2006 3:18 pm

Col

It's a travel rod and as such, you should not expect too much of it, the whole point is that you can sneak it into a suitcase for the holidays or into one of the arm sleeves of a rucksack. I have the lighter Exage and its ok - I've posted a fairly detailed review of it in the tackle section and most people have agreed with the main points. At that money, for anyone who travels a lot and has a few hours to spare around the coast... it's a very good dea! Multi piece rods are naturally less flexible than their standard peers and as such the casting action can be marked down a bit, so distance wise you might suffer 10-20% but you'd still be fishing...

If I was in my previous job Ronald, I'd have your arm off down to the ankle for it at that price! :D :wink:

Livid · #8 Post by **Livid** » Thu May 11, 2006 3:39 pm

I was thinking about this but in the end, i don't travel really at all so i decided against it, i also thought the fact that it's 7 piece would limit the casting, i will be looking to upgrade my rod at some point through the summer (current rod is only a 12ft Redwolf beach and although i've had no problems with it, i'd prefer a 13/14ft rod for extra distance in casting). I'm sure you won't short of bidders anyway, Ronald, it seems like a cracking deal you're offering.

#9 Post by **col** » Thu May 11, 2006 4:38 pm

Thanks Kieran,

I don't have much knowledge on this subject at all but am hopeing you lot can help.
Would this rod compare at all to a 2 piece beachcaster in the 100euro range?
I'm in school so not making much money and wouldn't want to spend savings on a rod that's not suitable for me or my area (Wicklow beaches).
I cycle to marks so a travel one could be handy instead of strapping 6ft to the bike, but I don't mind that too much so it's not my main issue.

My current rod is a 25 year old :shock: abu atlantic 464 (gotten from uncle, apparently top rod in its day) so I am probably in need of a new one but... am not sure if this is the one? I would like it to be though.

thaks again,

col

#10 Post by **BigPhil** » Fri May 12, 2006 1:20 am

thanks for the pointer col, im a blind tit!! :lol: :roll:

#11 Post by **col** » Fri May 12, 2006 4:53 pm

:cry:

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Shimano travel rod for sale ----SOLD

Shimano travel rod for sale ----SOLD

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