Fixed spool rod & reel

[michael_gray]

Areet lads looking to get back into shore fishing after regrettably selling all my gear a few years back, ill be after a new fixed spool rod and reel as couldn't get away with multiplier, after something good and not bothered about cost anyone recommend out for the pier and the odd rock mark? cheers

 

[andyco]

Can't go wrong with the anyfish anywhere six and bait, I've had the 13' for ages and just got the 14', I love them.

They cast miles with a Surfblaster and braid on and they're a really strong rod, bite detection is good and they don't cost too much.

Anyfish Anywhere Six&Bait 14ft Fixed Spool - YouTube

(Stan Parkins lad has one of those akios reels for sale http://www.nesa.co.uk/forums/sale/304026-akios-scora-80-a.html)

 

[andyco]

There's a new Leeda Icon out as well, the FS-Sport.

Leeda Icon FS Sport Continental Rods – Glasgow Angling Centre

I don't know what they're like, but I had an M-Sport, and they're really decent rods.

 

[michael_gray]

Thats exactly what i was planning on getting the six and bait my mate has the multiplier version with a 525 and he can't half knock it out, was also looking at the surfblaster and the affinity 8000 lc do you prefer the 13 or the 14ft?

 

[Lynnzer]

Agree with both of the above but ther will be many more. Surfblaster is fine. Just use a cannon release trigger to get the best out of it with no sore finger ends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxVBVqyxGaE

 

[andyco]

I've only just got the 14, but already it casts further (if you're after distance) I've got a Surfblaster 7000, but probably should have got the 8000.

I use a finger stall