Whilst not fully appreciating some of the points offered here I feel that
the response has been an enlightening one for me. I have gleaned some useful
stuff; however, am now asking more questions! Such is the price of progress!
BTW are dogfish a nuisance...I thought that they might offer a good bit of
sport on the right tackle and I was hoping that I might stand a chance of a
shore caught Tope. Perhaps I'm being a little over-optimistic: beginners
gusto, ignorance or something similar.
However, all I own are present are some carp rods, so I'll have to get
something to handle larger baits, weights and rough conditions. I'll listen
carefully to any more snippets on the pros and cons of multipliers but why
not use an 11' or 12', 4 - 6oz beachcaster even for quite close-in rocky
shore work? I was quite used to handling carp from the margins on a rod of
that length.

Thanks again for the advice and entertainment so far...much appreciated.

Angus
Applecross

"Eric The Viking" wrote in message
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"seaside" wrote in message
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Angus,

Whilst it is absolutely true a level-wind reduces distance I'd
say that is only a meaningful statement for those wishing to blast
a lead 150yds plus.

I've fished for years, on both coasts of Scotland, with and without
a level-wind, and my preference is to have one as it allows me to
focus on playing the fish rather than setting the line correctly.
Also the fact that the level-wind does inhibit the cast a little
actually helps control the cast.


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How does the level wind inhibiting the cast help to control it exactly?

ETV