[jasper]

I'm new back to fishing, and am looking for a light surf rod (2-4oz casting). I notice that lots of people use carp or pike rods for this, but there are also lots of specialist Bass rods available too. Can anyone explain the difference beteween these types of rods for me, if there is one?

Any personal recommendations for light surf rods also gratefully received.

Cheers,
Jasper

 

[dicky]

hi jasper
i've recently got a shakespeare odessa bass rod rated 2/4 oz.can pick 1 up for under£50 which i think is a bargain.very light but capable of lobbing a 5oz if needed.have used mine on the bristol channel catching sole whiting and flounder and the bites are savage.highly recomended.

 

[dicky]

hi jasper
i've recently got a shakespeare odessa bass rod rated 2/4 oz.can pick 1 up for under£50 which i think is a bargain.very light but capable of lobbing a 5oz if needed.have used mine on the bristol channel catching sole whiting and flounder and the bites are savage.highly recomended.

 

[keith n]

so good in fact - he had to tell you twice

 

[jetstream]

Jasper,

"Listen carefully, I tell you only once!"

I got one this year as well, very nice rod to use and a bit of a bargain for the price.
Highly recommended.

 

[jasper]

Thanks for the advice guys, will probably go for he Odessa then.
cheers,
jasper