Just Starting Out - Tackle Advice?

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From a very non expert opinion here Peak, the rod looks ok but would think its rung for a multiplyer, having said that the reel seat is ajustable so you may just get away with it.
The other problem I have is the 18" reducer, I just wonder how long it will take to loose by leaving it behind on a beach? happy

The reel looks ok, at that price you can afford to have it only last a season before having to renew it.

I did notice the Shimano Navi 7000 XSA, FS, but at 61 quid is more than what I assume you are looking to pay.

I still think you should sell your pond gear! :lol: :lol:

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Peakoverload wrote:

Well I'm gonna aim to keep things in the "cheap, but not so cheap you'll regret it" budget :wink:

Would appreciate opinions on the following:

Rod
http://www.tackleuk.co.uk/leeda-piranha-mtp-power-plus-surf-12ft-58oz-p-2258.html

Reel
Is there an reason why I couldn't just use one of my baitrunner reels? I mean, what is the difference between a sea reel and a course reel other than the depth of the spool? If the answer is yes would you use the baitrunner facility or would you disengage it?
If the answer is no, what about:
http://www.tackleuk.co.uk/okuma-mistique-65-fd-p-3138.html

Cheers

If you wanted to "dip your toe in the water" first you could use a carp rod and your baitrunner for spinning no problem...they are much better than most of the proper spinning kit about. If you have a carp rod capable of casting 2oz you could also bottom fish on the light tides no problem. I have a spod which will cast a fair distance and I use for feathering and fishing very light for Bass....just make sure you wash them all down when your done as the salt water kills em.

Joined: Aug 27, 2007 Posts: 4

Yeah I'm really not sure what to do, I think I need to talk to my local tackle shop, because my 'budget' is just going up and up!

A Daiwa Sand Storm Beach Rod = £85 - This is more than I really want to pay for a rod when, at this stage, I'm really not sure how much Sea Fishing I'll do. I hope to do a fair bit but there's no guarantees as life tends to be busy!

For a reel I'm looking at the Okuma eclipz EX65 = £40. Not got a clue if this is any good or not, I was just looking at price and line capacity to guide me.

If I buy the rod above I can also get a deal on a Shakespeare Delux Tripod Rod Rest which brings the entire lot to £158

Then say another £20 on line, £20 on a selection of weights, £15 on some pre-made rigs (to get me started) and I'm looking at over £200!

Eek!

Think I need to visit my local tackle shop, speak to them but also get a feel for rods at different prices and use that as a guide too.

£200 just seems like a fairly big outlay for something I've never done before, don't know anything about, and may not do as often as that kind of outlay would demand. On the other hand I know how frustrating it is to try and use a crap rod and reel. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! :lol:

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Ok, no mucking about, my first rod/reel was a Red Wolf 12 foot with FS reel. It cost £35 the pair. It has caught fish and, yes, I still use it from time to time for short stuff. It'll still go 70 yards on a good day though.