Beach fishing outfit, which to choose?
Submitted by Gusyoung on Tue, 2012-10-16 12:38
I have been looking for months trying to decide which rod I will buy and which reel I will pair it with.
There are so many options out there I just cannot decide on anything. I was having a look at the Daiwa aird4000 for a fair priced reel that won't break the budget too much; but in saying that I could be selecting the complete wrong reel.
Hoping I can get a few recommendations just to narrow down my options a little bit.
Angus.
StevieP
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are you looking for a lure
are you looking for a lure spinning combo or a bait soaking 12ftish combo?
4000 aird will be a bit small for the 2nd option
Gusyoung
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Probably a bait soaker but I
Probably a bait soaker but I want something that is fairly versatile off rocks and groynes. Something that could flick some metal lures out as well, like some knights and what not. I don't want to limit myself with a huge rod that i can only use out in the surf. The main reason I'm looking for a bigger rod is because I want to start chasing tailor and salmon and chasing the bigger species possible from land based locations.
I haven't even considered maybe I need just another spin stick with a higher weight rating, but its just the whole issue with casting distance as well.
Cheers!
hook line and sinker
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i would def have a look at
i would def have a look at the beach elite series. i have the 10'0'' shakespeare beach elite matched with a 5000 saragosa (but would hapilly swap that for a pflueger salt 050/060) very good lure casting rod and reel combo, nice and light, great cast and still 8-12kg so still got some balls when needed and is a very reasonable price
glastronomic
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Daiwa and Shimano
Daiwa Sealine SL50 SHB and Shimano Beast Master BM 51.3 6-12 KG 3 piece beach rod!!
StevieP
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for rod maybe penn 6811
for rod maybe penn 6811 versatile rod and a stradic 8000fj