Level-wind?

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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?

You can if you like but they're awkward to hold, lousy for playing fish
(designed for casting, not fishing) and vastly overgun most of the fish
you'll meet.

Only true for cheap beachcasters. If you get a decent rod like a Diawa TDXS
or a Zziplex it will throw a lead as far as you are able ( we've covered the
distance isn't everything bit ) and will still detect a pout fart at 100
yds.

I was quite used to handling carp from the margins on a rod
of
that length.

So use the carp rods. Only copy the other beachcasting anglers if and
when
they are catching more and better fish than you.


Don't just do what everyone else is doing, be adventurous, use your
imagination. This isn't life or death we are discussing here, only fishing.
It's a fun sport with many approaches. Try all the approaches and make your
own mind up.


Cheerio,

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