In article , mick barnard
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blimey i didn't realise it was so involved, here goes

fishing mainly on the south coast so maybe the last 3 in your list but i
don't mind trying anywere,probably during the day and into the evening.

and for what? what ever i can get

age 35
build 6'5" 15 1/2stn physicaly fit with no aches or pains

OK, no physical constraints then except that your hands might be a little
large comfortably to handle some smaller, high performance reels. Try them
in the shop and bear in mind your fingers will become stiff when cold and
wet.

However on the SC there is not a lot of call for beachcasting gear except
maybe in the winter months (if it ever gets cold enough for cod/whiting/pout
again) or for a bit of congering on the IOW or Dorset rocks.

I'll leave your actual question to locals - but point out that I'd expect to
get more with a carp/bass rod and light fixed spool reel or baitcasting
multiplier. I'd be fishing plugs, spinners and freelined crab/whole fish
baits for bass and 1-2oz class leads with worm baits for flatties, -light-
floats for gar, mackerel, maybe wrasse and yes, bass and flatties.

While you're enjoying this light fishing keep your eyes open and watch for
others catching bigger fish. There are a few places where beachcasting will
pay off but not actually very many.

Hth, Cheerio,

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