advice for re-starting..

[dazzle]

Hi Guys, I'm planning on starting out again after a good few years off, just moved down the W.Bay area and keen to start afresh. Even though I've fished on and off for years I'd still class myself as a novice and I've only fished marks like Spillers/Smiths Dock/piers etc

I'd really like to try the beaches in the W.Bay area and the rock marks but think the mixture of my old Diawa Moonraker & little Abu 6500 together with my limited casting skills wouldn't cope!

I'd appreciate some advice on getting some new gear, budget around £150-£200 for rod & reel (think I'd like a new reel but would go 2nd hand for suitable rod) I've always used multipliers - but have always had level winds. I think I would benefit from some casting lessons as well, so again advice appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

PS: great site, it's given me the drive to re-start!

[gary2010]

if u definatly want a new reel get a slosh 20 or 30 the 30 being the bigger 1, i use a slosh 20 for on shields pier and around it now and again the slosh goes for 80 quid brand new from billys in north shields and i think 70 quid on the net. look around on the for sale sections on the sites for a used rod some decent rods about at good prices

[tonynufc]

as gary said get yourself a slosh, ive got the slosh30 and i love it, easily the best reel ive used. as for your rod there's nothing wrong with the old moonraker i used one for years and i wish i still had it. if your going to fish whitley dont worry about casting distance, most of the fish ive got from there have been caught no more than 50yds out.

[m ruff]

if u definatly want a new reel get a slosh 20 or 30 the 30 being the bigger 1, i use a slosh 20 for on shields pier and around it now and again the slosh goes for 80 quid brand new from billys in north shields and i think 70 quid on the net. look around on the for sale sections on the sites for a used rod some decent rods about at good prices

would agree with you had a slosh 30 for a few years had no problems great reel for the rough stuff really smooth and a quick retrive

Mark

[The Great Wallsendo]

My first "decent" rod was a second hand conoflex from Billys

your budget will deffo get you what you're after

[peter.m]

Keep the Abu for lighter fishing and agree with the others get a Slosh. Suggest a 30 for heavier line for rougher ground and the Abu for the beach.

[mardenq]

same here,getting gear back together,hope to get out loads this winter

[dazzle]

A Slosh it is then! Thanks for all the replies, looking forward to getting out and I'll keep you all informed..