If money was no object.....

[markgg]

level wind ****e mate more for boats, if you got one you would regret it after 2, months I did, just my opinion lol

[broon shoe]

rough ground rod k.ss reel 525 mag beach tf 50/50 7 ht mill pier never go on a pier ?

[d-a]

the set up ive got now

zzippy bullet
zzippy light bass
zzippy hevey bass
penn525s
old rockets
abu bait casting
the only one in doubt
zzippy v max

[deanwar]

rough ground rod k.ss reel 525 mag beach tf 50/50 7 ht mill pier never go on a pier ?

the guy was asking about pier kit though!
Different subject rough ground/ beach fishing
Dont think that was the jist of the original post

[markgg]

I thought an older komp ss to help lift fish up pier and saltist 30 for same reason as there is not a big demand for casting far !!

[deanwar]

I thought an older komp ss to help lift fish up pier and saltist 30 for same reason as there is not a big demand for casting far !!

Agreed, but a lot of pier fishing s/s and Roker on certain marks need 80 yards plus to get past the snags, others anything over 60 yards will put you right amongst the worst of it
Most catches off the piers is small to medium fish and it makes it boring as fu*k with a poker and a 525 size reel
Nothing wrong with being prepared with tough stuff gear but its disappointing pulling up a small fish you dont even know is on the end

[markgg]

Hmmm food for thought that, I never fish piers, I was just thinking logically, I thought you would be in for good fish being so far out into sea!!

[sean start]

Hmmm food for thought that, I never fish piers, I was just thinking logically, I thought you would be in for good fish being so far out into sea!!

Not necessarily mate, loads of snags off shields pier unless you fish at distance in places.

[broon shoe]

the guy was asking about pier kit though!
Different subject rough ground/ beach fishing
Dont think that was the jist of the original post

I fair point m8 me k,ss and abu 7000 ct mag that better m8

[markgg]

Well I use a ttr and a saltist 30 or penn 525 for all my fishing as that's all I have and I manage a ok cast, I'm sure a komp ss off pier will fly whatever reel !!

[deanwar]

Hmmm food for thought that, I never fish piers, I was just thinking logically, I thought you would be in for good fish being so far out into sea!!

Most of the bigger fish i have seen caught on roker pier have been from the barrier (first gate)
Its less than halfway up the pier and a 60 yard chuck is sufficient, anything more and its just a tackle graveyard
If you move further up, opposite the second steps, casting out to sea if you can cast 100 yards + your on sand, anything less your going to be snagged every time
Closer to the roundhead casting into sea, clean ground 20 yards+ unless a strong pull off tide which will make no difference either way
I dont think there is a perfect rod for pier fishing, i would use the lightest gear possible for maximum enjoyment without compromising enough guts for mixed ground fishing

[deanwar]

I fair point m8 me k,ss and abu 7000 ct mag that better m8

Good call, i still would try to use a 6500 size reel unless the sea is up or your fishing the snaggy marks
And a tippy bit of kit like the new apollo match to make the best of it.
F*cking usless in the wind or big seas but a good caster and you never fail to see a nibble

[FISHERMAN]

Komp ss and 30h doze all my fishing needs

[TerryC]

If money was no object I would get the worlds biggest crane and barge and move the pier about 4 miles out to sea then fish over the side with a boat road, long walk back though...

[markt1225]

Good crack lads cheers - love the idea of crane moving pier ha ha! Could imagine all regulars trying to get in there with their new prime spot!!