Surf ? Beach caster rod advice

[jonny_s]

Looking to buy a rod for mainly clean beach fishing that will help me cast out a bit further. I am currently using a Daiwa Emcast 15' rod with a cheap fixed spool and braid. I struggle to hit 100yds and although distance isn't everything I do think on some marks I may not be getting the distance needed to find the fish.

Can anyone suggest a rod that doesn't cost the earth that will help me get a bit more distance? Must be suitable for fixed spool reel.. Please don't suggest casting lessons I might look into this if we ever get out of lockdown or whatever we are in.

many thanks

jonny

[tonybax]

Hello m8, you should be able to reach the distance your after with your current rod , maybe it’s your reel or tackle , are you using multi or fixed spool, Im gateshead if you want to try couple of my rods

[jonny_s]

That's a very kind offer Tony. My fixed spool reel is only half loaded and the braid I am using is 70-80lb test both of which probably causes a bit of drag. Rig wise I usually fish a 2 hook flapper which again is not exactly streamlined with a 4-6oz lead depending on conditions. On Saturday night I switched to a clipped down pennel style rig and did seem to get a bit more distance and was rewarded with several codling The heavy braid was used so I could forget about shockleader. I always cast overhead, none of this fancy pendulum stuff.

I will practice some casting this weekend on the beach this weekend when the tide is out and pace out the distance, trying different rigs. I am still on the lookout for a decent second rod which will allow for my casting skill inadequacies


Jonny

[tonybax]

Keep me posted on how you get on. You will see a. Massive difference once yr reel is fully loaded m8