Suitable for a Lady?

Member Joined: Jun 09, 2008 Posts: 25 Location: Lewisham

My wife likes to come fishing with me. Unfortunately, she finds my rod (a 12' graphite Abu Garcia Revolution beachcaster combo) too heavy to cast with (she's an 8 stone weakling).

Can anyone recommend a lightweight rod and/or reel, suitable for piers and a little light beach fishing, which might be suitable ? I was thinking of aome sort of 'bass' rod maybe?

Thanks in advance,

Q

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:54 pm

hiya mate what sort of budget for the rod ?
Gary

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:35 pm

She might do better with a shakespear mustang of about 10ft, very cheep my 12 yr old uses one. Hope this helps.

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:03 pm

I have a Fox Impressa Plug and Spin which cost £37.50.

9'6'', very light, casts 3 oz and works superbly with a small Shimano baitrunner.

It won't have your missus casting 200 yards but I guess she won't do that with any rod - I can't! crying

Member Joined: Jun 09, 2008 Posts: 25 Location: Lewisham

Thanks for the suggestions - I'll check those out.

I wasn't planning to spend more than £50 or so (unless she promises to let me borrow the rod sometimes!).

Anyone know an ultra-light fixed spool reel? The reel usually weighs much more than the rod!

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:00 pm

quaggyriver mate i did a review on a penn govnor, ok its slighty over 50pounds but its a lot of rod for the money and its ultra light plus she might let you use it big grin

the reviews on the righthand side on the homepage penn surfblaster govnor ,
tightlines mate
Gary

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try a bass rod - the zziplex ptx bass is quite good by all accounts.

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:46 pm

zziply Your typing is quite something, Would you like to edit it please. keith big hug

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any better?

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:12 pm

have a look at the shakespeare oddysey hybrid spin!

quality rod and for £25! bargain.

i have one .. caught many black bream on it with no problems!

id go for either the 9 - 10ft versions as theyre more powerful.

have a look here... www.jims.org.uk

lots of quality bargain rods here.

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:15 pm

heres a better link for you! - http://www.jims.org.uk/images/fishing/1144odyshyb0.htm

also a top reel for the combo is a shimano alivio or hyperloop

both around £20

tight lines

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:14 pm

I would go for the Shakespeare Salt Spin - light as a feather 10 ft long and just over £40 - dam good price for a carbon rod with Fuji's my mate got one for his daughter and he uses it more than she does now.

Member Joined: Jun 09, 2008 Posts: 25 Location: Lewisham

Thank you, one and all, for your suggestions.

I think the Shakespeare sounds like a good'n. Her dad uses Shimano gear back home though and she does like Japanese brands.

I shall see if my local chap stocks either one. She says she doesn't want one off eBay!

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:42 pm

I dont blame her. I wont buy or sell on ebay, although a few of the lads on here have aquired bargains. keith suprise

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As for the reel, try the Okuma Silvara range - you can get them from about 12 quid.