Recommendations on a Rod & Reel Combo?

At the suggestion of various members and given the magazines will run a mile from criticising a piece of kit, here is your chance to tell us what you really think about a rod, reel, line, lure... keep it legal please!

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Nic Mach
SAI Lug Worm
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Recommendations on a Rod & Reel Combo?

#1 Post by Nic Mach »

Hi all
I recently started beach fishing and picked up a cheap rod and reel, the rod tip extremely weak even in light wind conditions. I am basically looking to upgrade, to a rod that stands strong in strong wind conditions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also I use a fixed spool reel, so any recommendations for multipliers (4 a absolute beginner) would also be appreciated

Thanks lads.
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sea serpant
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Location: finglas north dublin

Re: Recommendations on a Rod & Reel Combo?

#2 Post by sea serpant »

How much would ya be looking to spend
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Nic Mach
SAI Lug Worm
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Favourite Fish: Smooth-hound
Location: Loughlinstown

Re: Recommendations on a Rod & Reel Combo?

#3 Post by Nic Mach »

Thanks for the reply Sea Serpent
I would be willing to spend between €200-€300
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cod chaser
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Re: Recommendations on a Rod & Reel Combo?

#4 Post by cod chaser »

Have a look at the diawa sandstorm either in 12' or 13'. Pair it with a shimano aerlex 7000 reel can't go wrong with that combo.


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ste c
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Re: Recommendations on a Rod & Reel Combo?

#5 Post by ste c »

pm sent mate

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