Beach & Pier Rod Help

[Jimbob]

Being realistic here. My dad is in his late 60\'s and not disabled. He can\'t handle a \'beachcaster\' anymore and uses a light Abu rod and RT turbolizer from the pier.

Given this experience I\'d probably recommend a shortish rod that has a bit of backbone but is light and can handle leads of around 4-5 oz. Can\'t really go past a Tip Tornado Lite 11\' 10\'\'. It\'s the rod I use from Roker Pier - can\'t see any point in fishing heavier. My dad also borrows this one ocassionally.

On Shields Pier, however, I would use a heavier rod.

 

[BILLYB]

forget penn rods they are always half price for a reason or you get a 525 put in with the deal so that they can get rid of them like i have said before the ron thompson axcellarater is the rod of the year and they have now have the carbo stick new on the market but we need to know if Bris mate can handle a stff rod ,before he thinks of a ron thompson. Purglass rods have very strong rods and are ideal for casting and not as heavy as the r thompson and are around £200.00

 

[bribones]

the RT is for me billy ,i find my cheaper version a bit to light on the tip for decent casting

 

[RobAdair]

Bri, there is a 13\' 6\" Axellerator on ebay at the minute, currently at £57 and the guy lives in Whitby, so it might be possible to collect it.

 

[bribones]

ill just get it from billys rob then if it casts crap i can blame him instead of my style lol or lack of it
seriously though id sooner have a new one then i know its ok

 

[ralph]

jimbob why dont you have a look at some uptider boat rods? usually cast 4-8 oz and are usually under 10 foot long.

 

[kensr27sz]

you could try a greys sintra