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topbox · #1 Post by **topbox** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:51 pm

i want to buy a good rough ground rod that can cast as well any ideas

#2 Post by **Drew** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 12:13 am

Depends on how much your willing to spend, For a decent Kit you can get the Penn Surfblaster Roughstuff and 525 Mag for £225

#3 Post by **fish4fun** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 2:32 am

Conoflex Nemesis Plus SLR. Nice rods which gets you into the rough stuff but has a bit of feel in it.

topbox · #4 Post by **topbox** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 3:34 pm

i can spend 4 ton .

#5 Post by **Drew** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 3:45 pm

Then my friend... You're sorted.

topbox · #6 Post by **topbox** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 4:10 pm

hi k2 , whats best ? tip tornado match with sl20 ,or nitra+penn 535

#7 Post by **fish4fun** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 6:37 pm

Heard some conflicting reports on the Nitra's ability in the rough stuff so I would check it out first. Haven't tried them myself. Use the SLR with SL20, 525 mag and SL30 no bother if it helps.

#8 Post by **WaveChopper** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:51 pm

Anyfish Anywhere 14' big beach. Seams that lads in UK are loving it ...

vip · #9 Post by **vip** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:16 am

thanks wave choper, i heard about this rod , i;ll have to check it out

#10 Post by **Lee337** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:07 am

Daiwa Sandstorm 12ft - IF YOU CAN BEND IT :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

With your budget there are loads of rods/reels to choose from.

Greys Platinum got a good write up in this monts T.S.F.
Daiwa Supercast RGM or something even shinier
Cono-flex Nemisis plus/premier
Zziplex f1

The list goes on - but for you, it has to be the Sandstorm! :wink:

Lee

topbox · #11 Post by **topbox** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 4:45 pm

he he . bring your crash helmet the week end

Holmesy1964 · #12 Post by **Holmesy1964** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 3:06 pm

Rough ground reel has to be the 525 supermag, easy to control now and very robust. I have a friend who wouldn't touch a greys rod if you paid him, he had a pair of nitra's not 6 months old before they started to rust around the ring seats. The diawa TDXS is a fairly stiffish rod though I'm assuming you don't need to cast for miles, the supercast RGM is a good choice and coupled with a supermag will keep some of your cash in your pocket.

topbox · #13 Post by **topbox** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 12:17 am

thanks everyone, looks like the TDXS and supermag is going to be the winner,. i heard a roumer diawa are bring out some heavy ground rods , has any one any news.

Holmesy1964 · #14 Post by **Holmesy1964** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:18 pm

My mate hasn't mentioned any daiwa rough ground rods, he'd know as he's been developing and testing for Daiwa for the last 20 years. Not saying they aren't just I thought he would have said if they were though where we fish on the Norfolk coast there'snot a lot of call for rough ground rods. Maybe they'll test them up north.

The rod and reel you have chosen are top pieces of kit, great for rough ground but also pretty good for clean beaches too and you have enough in that rod to put a bait far enough (get a boat if u want to further). They are based on the old Amorphous Whiskers which still cost £200 secondhand if you can find one, daft really as you can get new for the same (TDXS). If your a big bloke go for the 13'3", 12'9" if not, trust me that 6" makes a difference.