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Old March 28th, 2005, 03:22 PM
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Any way - good luck and tight lines and perhaps a report or two when our
collective typing finger has thawed out.


Not a great session; broke my rod just above the reel seat on an
off-the-ground cast. First cast, as it happens... I ended up sawing the
butt cap off, reversing the section and ramming the broken end into it.
Taped up the makeshift spigot, taped the reel to the blank, and was able
to fish. I'm not *too* bothered, given that it was a very, very cheap rod
and I was looking for an excuse to replace it, but it buggered the session
up. There were bites coming as it went dark (while I was messing about
with open blank rod surgery), and then it all went quiet until the top of
the tide.

Anyway, couldn't really get enough distance. Finished with a single tiny
pout. The guys up the beach from us had a small bass between them, but
they did confirm that thornback rays were being caught at distance this
last week.

Any recommendations for a general purpose beachcaster, ringed for
fixed-spool, about 100 quid, capable of handling off-the-ground with
5/6oz? It would be nice if it could pull a bit more distance out with a
full pendulum, but I hardly ever feel the need.

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Steve Walker


Hi, i would recommend the daiwa sandstorm for that price.Very nice rod.


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Old March 28th, 2005, 04:43 PM
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"Steve Walker" wrote in message


Any recommendations for a general purpose beachcaster, ringed for
fixed-spool, about 100 quid, capable of handling off-the-ground with
5/6oz? It would be nice if it could pull a bit more distance out with a
full pendulum, but I hardly ever feel the need.


Hi, i would recommend the daiwa sandstorm for that price.Very nice rod.


Yes, I was looking at those. I like Daiwa, I've been really pleased with
their kit in the past. I quite fancy the Supercast STS 13F, though,
little bit more expensive at about £140. Well, 40% more expensive, I
suppose, but not a massive difference.

Worth it, do you think? Anyone got one of these?

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Steve Walker
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Old March 28th, 2005, 09:25 PM
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Steve
The Supercast range was road tested in Sea Angler mag last year and came out
well reported, both F.S and multi, models although only the 12fts were on
test.
Boughr a Longbeam - and well satisfied and a K2 16ft.
Brilliant off the ground when you get used to the extra negatibe leverage
effect inflicted by the weight.
No good in windy weather though - still looking for a 10ft rod rest.
KM
"Steve Walker" wrote in message
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"Steve Walker" wrote in message


Any recommendations for a general purpose beachcaster, ringed for
fixed-spool, about 100 quid, capable of handling off-the-ground with
5/6oz? It would be nice if it could pull a bit more distance out with a
full pendulum, but I hardly ever feel the need.


Hi, i would recommend the daiwa sandstorm for that price.Very nice rod.


Yes, I was looking at those. I like Daiwa, I've been really pleased with
their kit in the past. I quite fancy the Supercast STS 13F, though, little
bit more expensive at about £140. Well, 40% more expensive, I suppose, but
not a massive difference.

Worth it, do you think? Anyone got one of these?

--
Steve Walker



 




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