Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie

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Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie

#1 Post by Krocky »

Hi - I am new to sea fishing (have been coarse fishing for years) and I am looking for advice on a decent beachcasting rod to buy. I would be looking to do some surf beach fishing and spinning etc. I have a decent multiplyer real and decent fixed spool real. Looking to spend up to 200 euros possibly - any advice would be appreciated.
I was considering the following:
Penn Powerstix Pro 15ft 9in Beachcaster 3 Piece
Penn PowerStix Surf Beach Rods
Daiwa Sandstorm 13 foot Beachcaster Fixed Spool
Daiwa Grand Wave Surf Rod 14 foot

Thanks.
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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie

#2 Post by samo »

the ian golds rods might be worth a look.
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#3 Post by Shambo »

With your budget I'd be looking at something along the lines of the Ian Golds International Match.
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#4 Post by bigsod »

Another vote for the Ian Golds range, far better than the rods you have listed.
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#5 Post by Krocky »

Cheers Ill have a look any idea where to pick one up - id buy over the internet from the UK but id be hit with tax then!!
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#6 Post by bigsod »

Try efishsell website, no worries on tax, or look up Paul Mason on here and send him a pm
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#7 Post by Shambo »

Krocky wrote:Cheers Ill have a look any idea where to pick one up - id buy over the internet from the UK but id be hit with tax then!!
Tax?? What country do you live in?? Paul Mason off this site is your man for Ian Golds.
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#8 Post by Krocky »

Cheers Ill look him up.
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#9 Post by Bass 3rd »

Ian golds all the way, I got an International Match and Extractor soon after .. both fantastc rods and well worth the money , better than my Zziplex .. Paul is great to deal with and much cheaper than the UK!!!! :D
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#10 Post by sparkey+1 »

Paul Mason is the man to deal with and he is very helpful too he will sort you out
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