Suggestions on a New Rod...

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glengormley-gavin · Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:40 pm

Lads,

I'm in the market for a new beach rod.

I would be using it for all clean beach work and it has to be able to handle a pendulum cast.

Casting weight 3 - 6oz

I am planning to spend around £150 - £200.

All suggestions welcome.

JUDE

Mr_Green · #2 Post by **Mr_Green** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 12:52 pm

i use a penn affinty for my beach work..its a 16ft model..u can get the 13ft..fixed spool or multi...casts up 2 8oz...and when i give it a pundulum i lash it out miles!! £205 from gerrys or veals.... nice rod

#3 Post by **fishinmidget** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 1:53 pm

Abu suveran sx. this rod can be picked up for around 150.

OR

Daiwa tdxs 129pm. this rod can be picked up for 200.

Both superb rods but i would be a bit bias toward the daiwa because it has a softer tip.

#4 Post by **m.b3** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:25 pm

soft tip is nice on a rod for clean beach, especially if the beaches you fish have little tidal movement.

#5 Post by Al » Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:03 pm

You can get the ABU Saveren for 125 pound of this site if it's any use to ya!

http://www.poingdestres.co.uk/ProductDe ... ductID/486

#6 Post by Al » Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:13 pm

Sorry fishingmidget just saw this there...you can get it for cheaper here :D

http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... php?t=9904

#7 Post by **m.b3** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:02 pm

it's very heavy for clean beach? are you fishing for flats?

nice to cast though.

#8 Post by **Lee337** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:32 pm

Hi Jude,

Several options spring to mind.

Daiwa TDXS range ( not 130xm )
Abu Suveran Sx or Rx
Greys Syntra or PZ Match
Cono-Flex Frenzy

If you intend to pendulum cast then don't go beyond 14ft as they become a bit of a handful for people around our height.

If you want to try any of mine then give me a ring.

Lee

Lee

glengormley-gavin · Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:06 am

Thanks lads.

The Daiwa TDXS range is looking attractive.

Also considering,
- AA 13' Surf - 3-5oz - anyone used one?
- Zziplex 3500 PTX

.... too much bloody choice......

Jude

#10 Post by **Lee337** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:33 am

Bigphil has a Zippy 3500, are they not outside your price range though?

If not then thet would be very high on my list as I was lucky enough to have a go with his, lovely rod. 8)

Lee

glengormley-gavin · Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:43 am

Lee337 wrote:Bigphil has a Zippy 3500, are they not outside your price range though?

If not then thet would be very high on my list as I was lucky enough to have a go with his, lovely rod. 8)

Lee

Ah Lee - you know yourself that budgets can always be stretched to get what you want.....

Jude

#12 Post by **Lee337** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:16 am

glengormley-gavin wrote:Ah Lee - you know yourself that budgets can always be stretched to get what you want.....

Jude

OK, in that case Zziplex Primo Synchro Match 8) :lol: :lol:

Lee

#13 Post by **BigPhil** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 1:21 am

the 3500 fits the bill nicely, although its stated rating is 3-6 oz i find it works best with 4oz+baits.

a couple of rods in the greys and anyfish anywhere range also well worth a look.

#14 Post by **beachcaster** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:59 am

if money is no problem zziplex primo syncro gavin ,one of the best rods ever made imho.anyone that has one will never part with it ,thats how good they are.cheers john

#15 Post by **m.b3** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:16 pm

the only problem with zziplex is that once u buy one u want another!!

#16 Post by **beachcaster** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:27 pm

very true mate got a few myself ,but they are the dogs watsits but !!!!

#17 Post by **m.b3** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:37 pm

beachcaster wrote:very true mate got a few myself ,but they are the dogs watsits but !!!!

damn right! :lol: :lol: