rock rods

ecoli

ecoli

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could do with a bit of help iam just getting back sea fishing and iam thinking of buying a rock rod i was thinkin a dc6
 
I have the Anyfish Rock rod and find it a pleasure to use. Unfortunately I cannot tell you what it is like pulling in a double figure fish yet (or even something much lighter come to think of it).
 
Hello ecoli, welcome to NESA. It all depends on budget & whether you want new or second hand. The Conoflex dc 6 was a top rock rod, but there is a big choice available (and a big range of prices!). Pop into a local tackle shop & ask to have a look at the rock/stiff action beach rods. It may be worth getting a second hand rod & getting the summer out of it. If your enjoying it, save up & get something for the 07-08 winter season. It's not far away!!.
 
cheers ive done tat and cant make mind up between the dc6 or apolo(price putting my missus off ) a lad at work has just got the dc6 but hasnt used it yet
 
If your willing to go second hand i bought a zipplex F1 for less than £200. which is the best rod ive ever used on the rocks. Although i havent used loads would def recommend a F1.
 
Ron Thompson Axcellerator 13ft 6 - great rod and perfect for the rock edges casting big baits and hauling in that double.....hopefully. Should get that for about £110.00.

As for the reel, get yourself either a Daiwa SLO30H (£70.00) or a Penn 535 Mag (100.00). I've got the Diawa loaded with 30lb line, and the Penn 535 GS non mag version loaded with 40lb line. Find the Penn slightly more rugged, but both are ideal as rock reels.

regards

Stu
 
ecoli said:
iam on budget of 200 for rod and reel (imposed by other half lol)
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I've got a well used and abused conoflex nemesis plus you can have for 70 quid ,team this up with a slosh 30 for 70 quid brand new and you'll have a set up to tame the biggest pig imaginable
 
MT said:
If your willing to go second hand i bought a zipplex F1 for less than £200. which is the best rod ive ever used on the rocks. Although i havent used loads would def recommend a F1.
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not me mate i bought one off simon ayre i think hello simon,while being a nice rod there is something wrong somewhere with the tip as ive never missed as many fish ever as with this rod.baby cod under a pound were pulling slackliners last night on semi rough ground in a flat calm so imagine what a half decent fish will do in a sea.my mate hooked way more than me with his penn sidewinder.

just my opinion but i would look elsewhere for a rock rod as this has nearly been thrown in more than once
 
I remember (a while ago - on the old site), there were a number of "rave reviews" of the RT Axcellerator.
Never used one meself, so I can't comment - but maybe some of those who use one could add a bit more to this thread.

Certainly, the "quality to price ratio" seemed to be very good from what I remember people saying o here.
 
it was allways going to be a slosh 30 had one years ago but gave it to my dad now he wont give it back typical. Its the rod , I didnt think conoflex still made the dc6 but a mate has just got 1 new for £145 like I say its which rod so many to pick from .I will defo have a look at the rt as a few lads have gave it good reviews cheers
 
well there you go m8 get yourself a second hand slosh 30 0r penn 535 with a ron thompson accelerator if thats how you spell it and that will get you going with cash to spare sounds like a good choice go for it
john
 
tz500 said:
not me mate i bought one off simon ayre i think hello simon,while being a nice rod there is something wrong somewhere with the tip as ive never missed as many fish ever as with this rod.baby cod under a pound were pulling slackliners last night on semi rough ground in a flat calm so imagine what a half decent fish will do in a sea.my mate hooked way more than me with his penn sidewinder.

just my opinion but i would look elsewhere for a rock rod as this has nearly been thrown in more than once
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Hi TZ Makes it sound like i sold you a duff rod lol ,in all honesty i here what you say in my opinion stay away from the f1. infact,i havent been happy with any of the zipplexs ive owned.
at the moment i use a pair of mk1 appolos for every day fishing and the trusty conoflex mentioned for cliff work but as i say its for sale as im replacing it with a conoflex anibus

The fi zipplex was the last rod i tried to replace the nemesis with , but sold it to TZ as the conoflex allthough scatched and battered had a far better action
 
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hi simon I might be intrested in the conoflex depending on how close you are to me (g/head) the plan was to go to shop buy rod then out fishing on monday (wages go in then)
 
at the moment i use a pair of mk1 appolos for every day fishing and the trusty conoflex mentioned for cliff work but as i say its for sale as im replacing it with a conoflex anibus



i would stay away from the anibus heard to many storys of snapping a friend of mine snapped two of them just striking a bite never again and they were both the heavy duty version
 
ECOLI: I have a fairly good condition Conoflex Scorpion Match tip (with coasters) which I use to use off the rocks/pier and river. Good bite detection and can heave out big fish if you are lucky enough to catch one. I can do the rod and a used ABU 7000 (just serviced by me with level wind attached but can be removed if you want) in good condition (couple of minor cosmetic scratches)for £100.

If you buy, I will offer you a used Shakespear seat box (with the Breakaway carry attachment fitted), an aluminium tripod stand, rig wallet with a selection of rigs in and a dozen weights for a further £30. Only selling the rod and reel because I have bought new stuff last year.

I am going away for the weekend and getting back Monday night if you are interested. If not good luck and happy hunting.
 

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