Rod recomendation?

Ric Elwin · Nov 15, 2006

I might be searching for the impossible, but here goes:

I'm looking for a light spinning rod. Not quite ultralight perhaps. Optimum casting weight say 5-20 grams. Ideally at least 8 foot long. Cork handle, ideally the 'sculptered' type so you hold cork, not a reel seat. Under 50 quid.

Any ideas?

Phil Hackett The ostrich pie hater · Nov 16, 2006

Ric it might be worth having a word with Dave Lumb here http://www.dlst.co.uk/
Dave is one of the best rod makers I know and this is kinda sticking in my throat................. he's even better than..........me!

Only kidding Dave!

Paul T · Nov 16, 2006

Ric I use a Daiwa whisker spinning rod 7ft 5 to 20 gms a good rod for most fish. Light sensitive tip for flicking out small to medium spinners, yet plenty of power in the pencil thin blank, without feeling like a poker. sadly this rod is out of production....... But its new replacement is called the Daiwa excelor. There are also some very good shimano rods out there, shop around for the best deals!

Paul B · Nov 16, 2006

I'm not sure if this is the type of handle you mean but these look good, 9' 5-20gm
http://www.wickfordangling.co.uk/shimano_predator/beastmaster_ax_spinning_rods.htm

sorry, mind gone blank so no link thingy!

Wolfman Woody · Nov 16, 2006

I've seen the new BeastMasters recently, very nice rods indeed!!!

Phone them and query this one -
SBMAX240ML Beastmaster AX 2.1m Med Light 5-20g RRP ?48.99 Theirs ?39.99

Note the code says 240, I suspect it's a 2.4 metre one meaning it's 8 foot.

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