hello anth, i\'m originally from bedlington myself but have since moved to cramlington. Havcing budget gear is nowt to worry aboot i fished next to a lad at newbiggin with ancient gear and he could hardly cast, but he pulled in two cod biggest was about 5lb whilst i could only manage a flounder. i\'m off out tonite probs bog hall or snab point, has anyone got any idea what the seastate is.....