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.
Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
the ian golds rods might be worth a look.
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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
With your budget I'd be looking at something along the lines of the Ian Golds International Match.
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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
Another vote for the Ian Golds range, far better than the rods you have listed.
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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
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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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
Try efishsell website, no worries on tax, or look up Paul Mason on here and send him a pm
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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
Tax?? What country do you live in?? Paul Mason off this site is your man for Ian Golds.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!!
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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
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!!!! 

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Re: Help needed - tackle advise for a newbie
Paul Mason is the man to deal with and he is very helpful too he will sort you out
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