new boat rod - recommendations please

[kieran]

Hi all

The ancient Beastmaster I had came back in one extra piece the last day, and I didn't bother even asking for an explanation, it owed several owners nothing.

Looking for a new boat rod, not an uptider, something shorter but sufficient to use off rock marks for short lobs for huss and congers, prefer a 12-20lb option so that if I do get out in inner Clew Bay or even a bit further, that it can cope with what's down there (not skate) and still allow fish give a decent account of themselves...

Any recommendations based on your own experience with the rod, ideally with links to Irish suppliers? Anything to avoid at all costs?

Thanks

[ste c]

Daiwa saltist would be my choice or an excalibur both lovely rods in 12-20

[JimC]

If you really want a lovely light but powerful 12/20 rod then look no further than a Daiwa Kenzaki 12/20.
It is a really high class performer that you will find loads of uses for. It is light in weight and light in action but with plenty power. I use mine for shark fishing but will happily use it drifting about with 8oz leads too, congers, tope, blondes etc. no problem!

[guts]

+ 1 jim great rod

[jellybait]

Ive got the new ugly stick GX2 12-20 lb lovely rod and covers a multitude at a reasonable price , Ive used it sharking to big jig heads on reefs - Plenty of action but also has the backbone if you need it

[kieran]

cheers people, many thanks

@ Jim Kenzaki reports are wow, and so is the price! Best I ahev found for a two piece is GBP 90 + post and packaging. Any idea who the Irish stockist is?
@ Jelly I was looking at this in a local shop, he's quoting around EUR 60 for a two piece which seems very reasonable... can I ask how much you paid?

Thanks to everyone

[ste c]

Shakespearw ugly stik gx2 is nice rod if on a budget tacklediret.ie is cheapest or henrys stock them they also have a glass tip

[JimC]

Henrys and tackle direct list them. Most shops can get them. Most list them at €139.00 maybe a call would elicit a deal!
Worth the money and not too much extra given what you are buying.

[jellybait]

cheers people, many thanks

@ Jim Kenzaki reports are wow, and so is the price! Best I ahev found for a two piece is GBP 90 + post and packaging. Any idea who the Irish stockist is?
@ Jelly I was looking at this in a local shop, he's quoting around EUR 60 for a two piece which seems very reasonable... can I ask how much you paid?

Thanks to everyone

Yes , Got in Henrys for I think 69 euro nice bit of kit for the money - Altough im sure the Diawa is good too as i have a daiwa uptide rod and its top notch

[seank]

The ugly stick gx 2 behaves like it's worth a lot more than it is. I've got the whole range of them

[DAMIEN]

Im with jim on kenzki braid iv both 12/20 and 30/50 for heavier stuff great rod i got my pair off henry as far as i know he keeps 2/3 them in stock aswell all the time,looking at new version myself latley as was so impressed