Beach Outfit

Just been looking at some beachcasting outfits on ebay, the ones with the green seat boxes, Fladen rods & Lineaeffe reels. My question is are these outfits any good, only £59.95 + postage? I won't be sea fishing very often & don't want to spend loads but don't want rubbish.

If its the linneaffe multipliers, I wouldn't. Budget multipliers are often difficult to control, not as smooth on the cast (leading to the dreaded birds nest) etc.




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If price is an issue it would be better to go for good quality 2nd hand gear rather than poor quality new gear. Sea angling puts a great deal of stress on rods and reels. a good quality multiplier will last for years, even second hand on the other hand a cheap multiplier can be destroyed in months or immediately if you throw it against the rocks after your umpteenth consecutive birds-nest.

I have found the multipliers with magnetic brakes the easiest to master and you can easily reduce the braking effect as your competence increases.

Or, why not go for a fixed spool reel, Okuma do some at a reasonable price.

Scottie, it also depends on where you are going to be fishing.