decent rod real set up

[DerekPrice]

need a decent rod fixed spool combo for beach fishing total spend would be £150

thanks for any advice

[lannen55]

Penn surfblaster 8000 mate for the fixed spool can't beat them. Lee

[berwick]

Hi Derek

I recently upgraded my gear on a similar budget but it is all about personal preference really (especially rods).

You may find that people disagree with whatever people recommend but my thoughts are - for a reel it is not a bad bet buying second hand. A well known internet auction site often has good/ mint condition second hand reels for sale at reasonable prices. Quite often a good idea to purchase from a carp fisherman as reel has never seen salt.

You cant go far wrong with a shimano and can pick up a good condition aerlex 8000 for around £40-50 second hand (good reel in my opinion). If you are looking to spend a bit more look for an ultegra, I have one and I think it is excellent.

As for a rod (this may be where I find people disagree) in my opinion you wont go far wrong with a Greys GRX-S for the money. Retail around £100 but have been recently discontinued I think, so might get a good deal somewhere (rung for FS reel).

Thats my thoughts

[regpude]

canny advice to threat john.ps,was crap digging today.

[Cod Commando]

Penn surfblaster 8000 mate for the fixed spool can't beat them. Lee

I have the above reel boxed loaded with expensive braid and ready to go for £45 if your interested Derek

Regards.

[alan heeley]

pm

need a decent rod fixed spool combo for beach fishing total spend would be £150

thanks for any advice

pm

[DerekPrice]

Thanks for the replys and pms should of mentioned that the set up was for a work mate and have forwarded all replys and pms