advice wanted plz

[anth123]

hi lads a little bit ov advice wanted im lookin 4 a new rod 4 my 9 year old son it has 2 b 9 to 11 foot long ad light so he can cast on his own cos he wont let me help him plus it has 2 be able 2 handle a 4oz lead with out been 2 sloppy he has been usein a 9ft spinnin rod with a 3oz lead but if u get a fish on its far 2 bendy ive got a zziplex pro am match what i dont use ad i tryed him with that but it was no good it was 2 long ad 2 heavy 4 him 2 cast with i no i dont want much lol any advice would b very helpful

[SnaggedUpLad]

have a look at cheap pike rods... 9-10ft and not much bend really, or maybe a fladen beach caster (there usually 12ft and cant cast 6oz to well but should handle 4oz. I have a cheap fladen BC that you can try if you want like... I caught on it so anyone else definitly will lol

[willywetegg]

I would have a look around and see if you can come up with a 9' pier rod, it would be ideal. Not too sloppy but not too stiff either. Just have a look around your local tackle shops, most of them have a good few cheaper rods that the younguns can learn with.

I just did a quick Google for Ron Thompson pier rods and they do one for £29:99. That's just one firm, you can try Shakespeare too they usually have some canny stuff. Only problem with buying on the web though is you can't feel it to see if it is suitable, hence the trip around the local shops.

Hope this helps a bit.

Jim.

[dave craig]

although a bit on the pricey side i reckon a conoflex flattie fanatic would fit the bill perfectly, 11ft, dead light, comfortably casts leads up to 4oz, cracking pier/estuary rod.

[mick dunn]

Get yourself in Boyes loads of cracking rods for kids and reels as well and he can have a go in the shop-cheap prices as well.

[kingfisher]

try the greys bze they are a good rod for under £100

[FISH4T]

greys bze 3-5oz all the way been using mine the last few weeks MINT rod

[codseeker]

shakespear flatty salt rod 11ft 2- 4 ounce cast weight ideal for spinning and river or pier work cost around 30 odd quid

[roncoe]

have a look in billy's in north shields if your in that area he has loads of cheap rods ideal for kids and hes really helpful

[davey g]

rod

hands down the sonik bass 2-5oz undelievebly light and thin yet you wouldnt believe how sturdy they are honest gio check 1 out ul have 1

[anth123]

anth123

thanks lads 4 all ya help i will have a look around ad have a look at all ov the rods that use have said 2 c what i thinks best 4 the boy i will let use no what i get

[<(Andy2009)>]

Try looking for a cheap second hand conoflex flattie fanatic. i got one for £30 and it was worth more as it was in pristine condition, just needed sum shrink tube.

But, it would be suited for him as its 11ft and casts 3-4oz, yet it isnt floppy

[stevie-r-@hotmail.co.uk]

just bought a 12ft leeda assassin nice and light and a decent caster perfect for beach&pier.