Beach rod rest

Setting the rods at an angle to the sea.
Q. I have heard doing that is better for seeing bites, but does it really, I have never done it so I don't know, but looking at any rod rest having it pointer at the sea gives it the most strength against being pulled over, more so if one clips a bag full of sand/stones to the top were the little hook is.
At the age of 71, I'm still willing to learn something new.

Yakdiver said:

Setting the rods at an angle to the sea.
Q. I have heard doing that is better for seeing bites, but does it really, I have never done it so I don't know, but looking at any rod rest having it pointer at the sea gives it the most strength against being pulled over, more so if one clips a bag full of sand/stones to the top were the little hook is.
At the age of 71, I'm still willing to learn something new.

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Good point, but Setting the tips down wind helps reduce tip bounce in windy conditions.

Fishing in big seas I use beach spikes rather than rod rest, keeping the line as high as possible using the height of a 14 foot beach caster helps a lot this way. I also put a band around the top in case the odd big fish takes it over, or another thing that can happen is you get a good pull down, occasional bounce back can result in the rod coming off, the band holds it in place. Of course you have to have the right beach to use spikes!

I use the Ian Golds 7' supermatch. It's is the biggest I've seen.

As above, lower the angle or use some weight on the hook or to weigh the back leg down

I have the Shakespeare salt tripod. I've had it around 10 years now. It is quite heavy compared to some but I find it helps with the stability. Plenty of spares available too if you lose or break anything.

Have a look at the MTI tripod, that might do the job

Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to get the Ian Golds 48-96 telescopic. Gets me 8 feet collapsible....