New rod

Steve

I dont know what kind of caster you are but for me a reasonable rod for off
the ground @ 5 oz is the Daiwa Longbeach 12ft, available as fixed spool or
multiplier and about £45 . add a couple of quid for a 13ft.

Check out the Daiwa Supercast PM in 12 & 13ft - it could be a winner
(pendulum and off the ground)..

I've just bought a Shakespear K2 Extreme Titanium (blame Norman!) takes a
bit of getting used to but what a rod, casting and bite detection - dont
know yet how it will behave in strong winds and big waves - mighr bounce
around a bit unless I can get hold of a 10ft rod rest!!

Tighr lines
Keith M



"Steve" swr1953(at)yahoo(dot)co.uk wrote in message
...
Hi
I'm thinking of buying a new rod and want something that isn't to soft and
has a good bite detection. I've always fancied a Conoflex. Is there
something in the range that would be suitable?

TIA
Steve

Buy a diawa 129 Pb about £205 and forget the rest. They cast well, provide
good bite detection, the only problem is that the rod bag shrinks in the
rain. I have had a pair for over 2 years and they are brilliant. Sole, cod,
bass, conger, huss, rocks, sand, close in, long disance, no problem. At
£205 they are good value for money. Overhead thump or full pendulum easy!

Buy a diawa 129 Pb about £205 and forget the rest. They cast well, provide
good bite detection, the only problem is that the rod bag shrinks in the
rain. I have had a pair for over 2 years and they are brilliant. Sole, cod,
bass, conger, huss, rocks, sand, close in, long disance, no problem. At
£205 they are good value for money. Overhead thump or full pendulum easy!