Can anyone recommend I light beachcaster/surf rod for my teenage son.He has tried using my 12ft Penn Progression but finds it too heavy.
Thanks

Diawa TDSS.Its thin, has great bite detection and very flexible even though its rated 4-8oz.Small rings but it's only available with coasters. Its 80 quid from some places and has a nice fish playing .

Have a look at the rods made by Shakespeare Steve, they do a good range, some have very thin blanks and really sensitive tips, but crucially for your lad I think they will be light enough for him to cast, and not to stiff so he will be able to cast himself without much effort.

There is a good range for under £60 (cheaper through mail order).

Tip Tornadoe Lite Cast between 3 and 5oz. I use this a lot due to having Rumatoid Arthritis in my hands. If this is still a bit heavy check out the Ultra Lite 2-4oz.

shakespeare or ron thompson, you can pik up 12 beach casters for £20, ive used both and own 2 ron thompsons, had no problems at all.

Fladen also do a cheap rod 11'6" very light.

The Ron Thompson superior is terrible and heavy and a waste of money.Dont know about the other RT beach casters but stay away from the "superior".

the superior is what ive got(1 multi, 1 f/s) never had any problems at all, my wife casts them and my 9yr old has had a go at casting them, my 5yr old has reeled them in on his own.

just weighed them, 1&3/4lb, not sure if thats heavier then other rods?

Got my son a shakespeare Odessa,from my local tackle shop for £40.you can pick them up at sportsmail(cardiff) company for about the same price.I have borrowed it a few times to fish at night(i use a multiplier) and found it pleasure to use, should have stuck with a fixed spool, didn't want to give it him back.

Try a Bass rod a lot of the juniors in our club use them and hit good distances.