13'-14' Beachcaster for 4-7oz - opinions?

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#1 Post by **TubeNFish** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:17 pm

Thinking forwards in time to the autumn here ..... I will be looking to get a new pair of long distance beachcasters after the summer hols.
Lengths 13 - 14 feet. Throwing 4-6oz, 90% of the time. Multiplier setup with 6500c or CT or 7HT. Pendalum, side and overhead casting. Preferred reel position high-ish to keep out the gritty nasty bits that get everywhere.

So I'm looking right now at the Sonik 13 (poss 14 but seems a bit long for a two piece!) or the Daiwa TD Surfbreaker 13,

Anyone who has used both out there and compared? I'd appreciate your comments.
Or poss meet on a session for a cast.

#2 Post by **jonny gilbert** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:45 pm

why not have a look at the anyfish anywhere 6&bait they do a 13ft and 14ft version i have the 14ft version and it will handle a pend cast no probs + its got a good tip and plenty of backbone. or there is the aa match or big beach too or if you really want go all out there is the aa tournament match

#3 Post by **roger de dodger** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:43 am

depend,s on your budget really 13.6 feet is my preference theirs so many rods out there the sonic wouldnt have the most delicate of tips but till you cast a rod you never know if its gonna suit you or your casting style or budget,penn do some three section rods for multi that would be easier for transport and i think ian golds is bringing some new models out soon too?

#4 Post by **paul mason** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:40 pm

yes roger that's right the range of Ian Golds should be hitting the shops soon.

#5 Post by **TubeNFish** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 4:44 pm

It's not a rush job.

I don't know anyone with the Six&bait, so I hadn't considered them. Will have to pop in to Bray and have a looksee.

That's interesting news about the Ian Gold rods.

#6 Post by **eric** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 2:57 am

TubeNFish wrote:It's not a rush job.

I don't know anyone with the Six&bait, so I hadn't considered them. Will have to pop in to Bray and have a looksee.

That's interesting news about the Ian Gold rods.

i have a rod for sale in the 'for sale section' that should suit you, your welcome to have a chuck to see if you like it?

paddyc · #7 Post by **paddyc** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:58 am

paul mason wrote:yes roger that's right the range of Ian Golds should be hitting the shops soon.

Excellent rods they are too, we had the chance to test some of them on the court last year and there preformance was outstanding, equal to any of the top-end/high proformance rods on the market but less expencive!, i cast just over 250yds with the "International Match" and Andrew.G did 260+ with the "Extractor", they are very user friendly rods and deceptivly powerfull but with a great fishing tip, what more could you ask for.

I liked the match so much i now have one and ill be giving it the once over again as soon as the rain stops and will get a bit of a review up..

saltydog · #8 Post by **saltydog** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:06 pm

paddyc wrote:
paul mason wrote:yes roger that's right the range of Ian Golds should be hitting the shops soon.

Excellent rods they are too, we had the chance to test some of them on the court last year and there preformance was outstanding, equal to any of the top-end/high proformance rods on the market but less expencive!, i cast just over 250yds with the "International Match" and Andrew.G did 260+ with the "Extractor", they are very user friendly rods and deceptivly powerfull but with a great fishing tip, what more could you ask for.

I liked the match so much i now have one and ill be giving it the once over again as soon as the rain stops and will get a bit of a review up..

I've been testing out the Ian Golds Premier Match 4.06m / 13' 4" for the last week and i must say i love it great fishing tip capable of detecting pin whiting and micro dabs with ease yet plenty of back bone for launching big baits at distance. I've had smoothies over 6lbs 8ozs on it the rod handled them lovely the rod flexing and taking the pressure each time the fish made a run... the finish is first class black with silver guide rings and silver thread above and below the guides... i'm so happy with it that its staying in the bag.... showed a few of the lads of the site the rod and one has already put an order in... they due to go on general sale within the next week or two and i'd highly recommend you check them out they're very reasonably priced for such a quality piece of kit and will certainly stand up to the the "high end" rods already in the market...

#9 Post by **Labyrinthfish** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:31 pm

Savage Range of rods.. Testing them for the last few months and will definitely be using some of them from now on at Competitions...

The Ian Golds International Match is my Personal Favourite .... Simply Superb :!:

Dave.

#10 Post by **nicefish** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:13 pm

Labyrinthfish wrote:Savage Range of rods.. Testing them for the last few months and will definitely be using some of them from now on at Competitions...

The Ian Golds International Match is my Personal Favourite .... Simply Superb

Dave.

What price are these rods?

#11 Post by **dbrock** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:50 pm

Labyrinthfish wrote:Savage Range of rods.. Testing them for the last few months and will definitely be using some of them from now on at Competitions...

The Ian Golds International Match is my Personal Favourite .... Simply Superb

Dave.

looked good last night with andrew gormley casting it,,, dont tell any one he caught a fish to :shock:

#12 Post by **paul mason** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:22 am

nicefish wrote:
Labyrinthfish wrote:Savage Range of rods.. Testing them for the last few months and will definitely be using some of them from now on at Competitions...

The Ian Golds International Match is my Personal Favourite .... Simply Superb

Dave.

What price are these rods?

The prices will be released soon but i believe they are way below what the top range rods are selling for. :shock:

#13 Post by **paul mason** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:48 pm

dbrock wrote:
Labyrinthfish wrote:Savage Range of rods.. Testing them for the last few months and will definitely be using some of them from now on at Competitions...

The Ian Golds International Match is my Personal Favourite .... Simply Superb

Dave.

looked good last night with andrew gormley casting it,,, dont tell any one he caught a fish to

andrew was fairly handy at catching fish check this cut out from 97.

kstaff · #14 Post by **kstaff** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:55 am

Classic!!! Cheers Paul!!!

paddyc · #15 Post by **paddyc** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:20 am

cheers for that paul,,,
Note: On day1/i see Ian Knight winner with Ray 2nd, day 3/Sam the winner with Gery 2nd, i think that gromley lad was just along for the ride and the photo at the end :mrgreen:

#16 Post by AG » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:32 pm

paddyc wrote:cheers for that paul,,,
Note: On day1/i see Ian Knight winner with Ray 2nd, day 3/Sam the winner with Gery 2nd, i think that gromley lad was just along for the ride and the photo at the end

note to paddy LOOK UP and you will see team winners

paul you must have taken that article down from your bedroom wall

THE ORIGINAL RAIDERS RULE :twisted:

kstaff · #17 Post by **kstaff** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:39 pm

the caption should read....

this fishin crack is stupid!!

Sea Angling Ireland

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