Looking for a second rod

[russ1610]

As above really, I have a nice 13' rod with pen multi, Now want a second rod thinking of a 15' er with fixed spool this time which I can use with braid. I obviously need both rod and fixed spool reel have about max £250 for both suggestions for both please with your experiences. THANKS IN ADVANCE

 

[m00nraker]

Probably will get shot down here but I was reading that a good choice for a 2nd rod is another of your current rod.

When you're out fishing and its windy or there is a tide pulling its often hard to determine a bite, but if you have 2 identical rods side by side in a rest it is far easier to see bites as both tips should be moving in a similar way.

Failing that check out the 'for sale' section on here, other popular fishing forums and 'Fishermans Locker' Facebook group!

By the way I was also reading that a 15' rod round our way is not so effective as there is a lot of heavy and kelpy ground. And piers and other confined marks are a bit of a 'no go' too because of the length.

A 13', strong rod was what was recommended.

 

[Philysafc]

I now use fixed spools braid and long rods , I've also got a 18 foot k2 and love it on the beach and some river marks , try a Shakespeare K2 15 foot , great alround rod and can be used on the pier and semi rough . Depending on how much you pay for the rod you might be able to afford a shimano ultegra , I have two and there great casting reels or a spinfisher 7500lc for more grunt , if ya fancy a try before ya buy and are around Jarrow one weekend you can have a go at a set up .

 

[bowsey1]

I'm loving an.original red metal twin tip 15 ft 9.
Great with an older spinfisher and braid even using it in the rough!!
Got both for 140 on ebay

 

[CosmicCat]

got a 14 ft vectra in for sale section if want to look mint condition, can be used with multi or fixed spool