Uptiding Combo

[elton]

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Hi

I considering going boat uptiding this winter off the North East coast.

Could you recommend a good quality rod/ reel combo thats fit for this purpose.

Many thanks

Peter

[jeff]

I guess it depends on budget but I would consider the following.

Reels

ABU7000 type reel, ( you can pick up the lever drag for £50)
Penn 525 / 535
SLOSH 20 / 30

I've used each of these and they are all as good as each other.

Rods-:

Best Quality - Zziplex Sea Raider II / Penn Waveblaster Uptide / Greys Uptider

Mid Range - Abu Conolon

Low Range - Ron Thompson

You could mix and match reels from this combination and all will be OK.

I started off with an old sawn down Beachcaster, (conoflex) and it did the job no problem. Ideal length is 9ft 6ins to 10ft.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Jeff.

[tonybax]

elton
i use shimano uptiders and they are spot on and reasonably priced

[gazzawill]

i use a old conoflex dc6 just choped the bottom section down to make overall lenth 10 ft
tip is 7ft 6 inch
the butt is aluminium tube anyhoo lol
great for uptiding also good second rod from peir or esturies