Beach rods? what to get?

[Mikeey]

well i have had a look on a few sites, i think i might make up a combo,

wilson rod over 13' or 12' 2pc (sorry cant remember model number) for the surf rod i think it was around the $170 mark,

then the alvey reel (surf it had on it) will be $135 or around that mark, its a 6.5inch and does have a drag setting i believe, so i might go something like that,

get some 20lbs line, whats good for surf? braid or mono?

im defently going after the bigger fish, im sick of bream and whiting,

cheers for the help

[Stonkered]

Wilson & Alvey - You can't go wrong.

I'd go for the 13'6 if you are after the big ones.

Not worth the extra dollars for braid in my opinion. Save your cash for some lures and terminal tackle.

I reckon Platypus Platinum is good value mono. I've been using it for a few years now.

[rockfisho]

im surprised no one has mentioned snyder glas. they make great rods. a good one for your fishing would be a northcoaster, they are glass. also there is a mag surf for around 170 which is a great rod and will throw a big bait.

My rod for choice for big stuff like big greenbacks and jew and snapper from the stones is a home made FT5162, its a serious power pole and can put some hurt ona fish.

The alvey you have described sounds like one of the cheaper drag ones they make, if its the 650BC i recommend you spend the extra 10 bucks or so and go for the 650BCXl, that has an anti reverse switch which allows you to turn the reel backwards, the other one doesnt. this is especially helpful when you are fishing for jew

cheers

Owen

[Mikeey]

im surprised no one has mentioned snyder glas. they make great rods. a good one for your fishing would be a northcoaster, they are glass. also there is a mag surf for around 170 which is a great rod and will throw a big bait.

My rod for choice for big stuff like big greenbacks and jew and snapper from the stones is a home made FT5162, its a serious power pole and can put some hurt ona fish.

The alvey you have described sounds like one of the cheaper drag ones they make, if its the 650BC i recommend you spend the extra 10 bucks or so and go for the 650BCXl, that has an anti reverse switch which allows you to turn the reel backwards, the other one doesnt. this is especially helpful when you are fishing for jew

cheers

Owen

o ok, well i think ive half made up my mind, had a bit of a search on the Wilson Seacoaster L 2P 13F6in rod, that seems to be a pretty good choice for $120 i think it was around,

as for the reel, the part number i was given off the bcf website was a 6000BCVRR 6inch alvey $124? i will have a search of the reel you have mentioned above though,

Thanks

[blueboy]

Hi Mikeey,
its up to you of course, but i would suggest a 6 1/2 inch alvey not the 6". The bigger reel will give you faster retrieve, plus look and feel more balanced.

Have fun with your search,

Cheers, Greg

[Horse]

Go for a 6 1/2" spool. I prefer the A series without a drag. Just make sure you have a rag or beannie to help slow the spool on a long run

I have a 20 year old Snyder Mag Surf and it is still going strong. I would buy another if I lost the current one

[For Steve]

For the bigger surf species, this is what I'd do.

Wilson MT7144 12' 2pc 6-8kg Alvey mount $140
Alvey 650BE1 (6.5" graphine backed star drag) $150, or Alvey 650E5 (6.5" metal backed star drag) $200
25lb Platypus Platinum $26
Alvey moulded rod bucket $13

Regards
Brad

[rockfisho]

I would second that combo. I dont use teh 650 E though, although its a fantastic reel and i really want one ahahaha. i use a 650 A as i feel it gives me much more control on the rocks. Ive got a 700 E5 for the big stuff, and i burnt my hand a bit whilst palming a big shark of the rocks.
For teh surf, as far as reels go, for heavy fishing i always go for drag.

For the beach 20 lb is plenty. But since the platinum is 0.4 mm OD for 25 lb i would be inclined to go for that.

I use 20 lb schneider off the rocks, thicker and much more abrasive resistant.

The wilson sea coaster is a beaut rod too. but in my opinion there are too few runners.

cheers

Owen

[NIZ180]

Wat area you in Mikeey? If your in Brisbane you are more than welcome to check out my 2 outfits.

I have been meaning to put up these 2 awesome surf outfits in the classifieds section but just haven't gotten around to it. 13' 6" Live Fibre Champion Trophy + Alvey 6500BCVRR & 12' Live Fibre Champion Trophy + Alvey 6000BCVRR. Both these outfits have been used for 1week on Fraser & both are loaded with 20lb platinum line, they have a couple of slight rash marks but other than that they are in excellent condition. If your interested drop me a pm & we can talk more.