spinning rod ?

[gaza]

hello everyone , just registered with the website so this is my first posting !! ( must admit i was one of those guests who liked to read what was going on but not contribute !!! )

Im quite new to sea fishing and all ive really done is go mackerel bashing with a couple of the lads .
I am now bored of this and fancy trying a bit of lure fishing . When i told the girlfriends old man this , he said he had an old spinning rod that he used to fish in the local rivers for salmon ( and catch them according to him !!! )
he says it would be fine to use for sea fishing , all i know is that its 7 foot long and it says 10 - 30 grams on it !! does anyone know if this rod would be suitable to use ? (he also gave me a little shakespear fixed spool reel to go with it )

[basscatcher]

A big welcome to you.

It probably has is applications but I would personally go for a 9ft or 10ft spinning rod.

You will be able to get a better distance with the lure and will find a medium or heavy spinning rod of this length is packed with power.

I use the Berkely Lightening rod in Medium 9ft.

[gaza]

cheers gilbo , about how much am i looking at for a good reel and rod ? what type of reel would u recommend ? (remembering im a beginner and a bit of a numbskull ! )o

also where would be best for me to go lure fishing on anglesey or near caernarfon ?
i'd love to catch my first bass !!

[basscatcher]

Think I paid about £70 for the Lightening rod with a Shimano Reel. Think the reel is a Shamano Exage and it does very good.

Best t get a deal as most shops suppliers will do this. If not try and get a few lures thrown in!!!

Cant help you with Welsh Marks to fish but sure others will.

Remember that there is a secret society when it comes to giving up bass information.

[gaza]

thanks for the info gilbo , uve been a great help.
think i ll have to take the dog for some long walks along the straits and find some activity myself .

[tompa]

I use a 9ft Ron thompson Rephlex mate which cost £30 and a Shimano baitcaster which cost about £60 but there are plenty of reels and rods to choose from ;D ;D
Ask your local tackle shop mate and they should point you in the right direction

[gaza]

hi guys thanks for the help . have seen shimano alvio 10 foot bass rod and fixed spool reel on ebay as a package . do u think this would be suitable for me , to begin with anyway

[garethp]

Mike Ladle Surespin 10ft myself, coupled with a semi decent reel your looking around £100-120. However like the shampoo its worth it!

[menaiman]

Gaza,

when I first started sea fishing some 40 years ago with my mates, we used 7ft trout spinning rods with small freshwater fixed spool reels and 8 to 10lb line. This setup was ideal with 3/4oz and 1 oz Abu Tobies fishing for mackerel,pollack and bass. I still have the rod and still use it occasionally. The otfit your girlfriends dad has is will give you a lot of fun. Over the years I've tried several spinning rods in the 9 to 10ft length but none have given as much fun and satisfaction as that original rod.
Give it a go around Penmon Point or White Beach but keep clear of the weed (it is only 7ft after all).

[gaza]

cheers for the advice menaiman , bit too late !!! just bought a shimano bass rod and shimano reel off ebay , only 50 quid with loads of lures chucked in !
is there anywhere close to caernarfon i could go to try it out , i only live in llanrug so im close to everywhere really .

[seanc]

8-)hi mate fished at penmon last mon tues wed loads of mackeral no --ss read my report will put it on when i av time
seanc
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[menaiman]

Hi gaza,
you won't go far wrong with Shimano tackle.
I've never fished the Caernarfon end of the straits but at a guess I would say anywhere along the Aber foreshore would be suitable. I know the water is reasonably deep close in and if its like everywhere else I've fished then bass will be well within spinning casting distance. Most people make the mistake of casting as far out as possible and ignoring the first 10yds. Good luck. Once you catch you'll be hooked for life.

[Animal]

hi gaza,
and a warm welcome, even from the english on here!! i use a whippy beach caster but am also going down the road of a spinning rod, i put a link up called fishing advice for all, read it and also buy mikes book on bass fishing (hooked on bass) a lot of it is on wales. you will not go wrong on that one.
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