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Carl

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Hi All
Just looking at getting started at shore fishing in the Liverpool/Wirral and North Wales area.
I appreciate everyone has their favourites but suggestions for new rod reel setup would be appreciated.
I already fly fish so not new to angling , but any suggestions regarding tackle would be useful not looking to spend hundreds.
Thanks
Carl
 
I'd agree with ollieollie, you could easily get confused by too many suggestions .
Are you hoping for cod and ray sized stuff or smaller ?
Base your choice around the species and tactics needed. I.e if you need to have a 6oz weight anchored in big tide or just a 2oz weight dangling over a pier for small stuff .
 
Carl said:
Hi All
Just looking at getting started at shore fishing in the Liverpool/Wirral and North Wales area.
I appreciate everyone has their favourites but suggestions for new rod reel setup would be appreciated.
I already fly fish so not new to angling , but any suggestions regarding tackle would be useful not looking to spend hundreds.
Thanks
Carl
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You are going to have to go value. Shakespeare beachcaster and a sonik fixed spool.
For long enough I cauhht on a shakespeare patriot rod and a ryobi reel. That was very much budget too, but I caught fish on it.
 
Thrasher said:
You are going to have to go value. Shakespeare beachcaster and a sonik fixed spool.
For long enough I cauhht on a shakespeare patriot rod and a ryobi reel. That was very much budget too, but I caught fish on it.
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I was going to suggest shakey rods, good starter rods.
 
Thanks all for the advice l am looking at the Shakespeare and Sonik Vader rods anyone used either
 
www.northeasttackle.co.uk

Sks Black Shore Rod

As one of the leading Suppliers of Sonik shore rods, North East Tackle offer all of the latest Sonik Shore Rods including the latest edition of the SKS, the Sonik SKS Black Shore Rod. A brand new range of Sonik SKS shore rods designed to deliver maximum performance for the price. The stunning...
www.northeasttackle.co.uk www.northeasttackle.co.uk

Might push you a little over budget with reels but a rod that gets good reviews for the price.
 
www.uttings.co.uk

Sonik SKS 8000 Surf Reel - Black

Sonik SKS 8000 Surf Reel. The Sonik SKS8000 Surf reel is a full-sized surf reel which has been designed to meet the requirements of the UK beach angler. The spool design gives smooth long casts and the large handle helps to speed gear and fish back to the beach. A smooth, powerful and very smart...
www.uttings.co.uk www.uttings.co.uk
 
Some good suggestions for you Carl, from the guys above on here.

I think you need to have a think about where you will be fishing - Rock marks, rough ground or clean sand.
Also, is there a strong current, because if so, you will need to use a heavier grip weight, and need the rod that can cast it. The Sonik reel that @Thrasher mentioned has had some good reviews for budget tackle.

Abu Garcia, Penn, Mitchell, Shakespeare, and Ugly Stik are all owned by a company called Pure Fishing, and most of them have some products at the budget end of the market. Okuma also produce some good reels.

Good luck, and pop back if you have any further questions! ??
 
My advice is to talk to you your local tackle shop,he might have some second hand gear for you to buy,then when you are comfy with the gear , slowly up grade,that's what I've been doing for more years than I care to remember,& don't forget to ask if you're unsure,many of us on this forum are happy to help you
 
It will all depend on what you have nearby, 70 miles to the GAC would be mine or south to gerrys of Morecombe, neither I would class as local.
 
Thanks everyone for the advice and l think l will look at the sonik sks black rods just need to decide what length to go for now lol
 
Carl said:
Thanks everyone for the advice and l think l will look at the sonik sks black rods just need to decide what length to go for now lol
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If it's of interest, I bought my Vertix Continental rod from this crowd - they've got a new 14ft SKS Black up for auction. Currently at £16.00 + P&P, finishes in 2 days. They have more at buy-it-now prices too.

www.ebay.co.uk

New Sonik SKS 14ft FS Black Shore Rod Sea Fishing Beach Surf Rod | eBay

Custom Sonik sliding reel seat on all models. The new SKS Black Shore Rods bring the world of top end surf rods to a whole new accessible level. Featuring upgraded more powerful yet lighter blanks from its SKS Shore Rod predecessor that will suit every casting ability easily.
www.ebay.co.uk

Blast it - nearly forgot the link!
 
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