[Fatbhoy]

Hi, im new to sea fishing and have been beach fishing a few times. I have a pretty basic beachcasting outfit and I am looking to upgrade. Ive been offered a Greys Mercury for £80 (ex condition). Any thought on price and suitability for a beginner.

 

[Scrudgy]

http://www.worldseafishing.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=5

Click the above link, this is a review on this website. Hope it helps.

 

[Fatbhoy]

Thanks Lewisthe,

Good review, but too good for a beginner to handle?.

 

[Scrudgy]

I do not know what a second hand price should be for this rod, but £80 sounds ok for a Greys.

If the rod is rung for a multiplier, but you are used to fixed spool reels, then yes it could take some getting used to, plus you would need to get hold of a multiplier reel to go with it.

However, beginner or not - a quality rod like a greys will last for years and years. Long enough for you to learn and enjoy for years.

 

[Fatbhoy]

Thanks again,

I also bought n abu 6600ab multiplier reel, so it appears im all set. Thanks for the advice.

 

[spellbound]

The Mercurys a nice rod and a good all rounder.

Where are you thinking of fishing?

 

[Mike]

I too have a greys mercury, one of the best rods you can get.

 

[Fatbhoy]

Spellbound,
Im just new, where can u suggest?, anywhere in easy travelling distance from glasgow?

 

[spellbound]

I've not fished near Glasgow for some time apart from the odd match at Bowling for flatties and eels. Though did read this under the Scotland venue.

http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2432

Personally I would travel either south down to the Mull of Galloway or across to Loch Fyne where there is more variation of species.

Have you thought about joining a club or do you have someone to fish with as you would learn a lot quicker, with regards to rigs/best baits/tide states etc.

It might be a few weeks early for the fish to be back in numbers - usually the begining of June is better.

 

[Fatbhoy]

spellbound,
Thanks for the reply. I have joined a club run from my work so hopefully Ill be catching just more than the cold from now on.
Bought the Greys Mercury rod that I was looking at. Very impressed with the quality.