- Shakespeare Beta Box
Had mine for 4 years now and its still going strong. Great size box and small and light enough to carry on longer walks, teamed with the seatbox Sherpa. - Sakuma 545 Manta Extra
My personal favourite, Super sharp super strong, stay sharper for longer than similar hooks My number 1 choice when targeting Spurs, Huss etc - Anyfish anywhere
own a mk2 14ft multi six and bait, lovely rod, real bargain for what you get. can be used by both beginners and seasoned vets thoroughly recommend - Asso Oblivion
I've been using asso oblivion for a while now and I've found it has superb knots and very strong. Very affordable line and can handle good sized fish aswell - Century
Probably the best rod company going at the moment never had a problem. The costumer helpline is 110% and willing to help. They offer great info and support. - Daiwa SL30SH
The 'Slosh' A tank of a reel, probably 1 of the most popular rough ground shore reels and for good reason, casts well and a strong quick retrieve rate at 6.1:1 ideal for getting your gear and fish up and out of the snags quick. Only negatives for me: Slight back lash on the anti reverse and it sits a little too high for smaller hands to get a good thumb grip on the spool. - Daiwa Saltiga Hyper-Speed 30HSH
An expensive bit of kit, but worth every penny. A great investment and a must have for all specimen hunters IMHO. Why? Good line capacity, strong stainless steel gears, very fast retrieve, a quick release drag (invaluable with any fish that takes line) excellent handle for cranking, easy to grip spool and super smooth on the cast (when magged) Please note - don't buy the 20s, the 30s are the ones to have. Buy one, try it out, because you won't be disappointed! Before you know it you'll probably 3! - Sunset Amnesia
Great line, nice and slim , great small hook knots, strong and reliable - Gemini Tackle
A really comprehensive reliable range of tackle on the whole. All of my traces contain at least one Gemini component. A lot of it has been copied in recent years at an attractive price, but the imitation components are weaker and prone to corrosion. Well done Gemini for setting the benchmark so high! - All-In Angling Tours
I would definitely want to do this again! The All-In Angling boys took all the hassle that normally goes with travelling and made it a great trip. We caught so many fish! Loads of species too. I could not fault the holiday it was brilliant! - Varivas Big Mouth
this is a hook i prefer to use on my rough ground fishing when i need a hook to be able to land a big fish but a hook that i could bend out of any snags to prevent gear loses - Veret Eclisseo 4.4M
For 3-5oz work with delicate baits and light lines scratching in matches, this rod has blown everything else I've ever used out of the water. The easy distance this rod gets in the cast is extraordinary. The light blank allows a very fast overhead thump which rapidly compresses the whole rod, feeling very smooth in the process. Even delicate maddies can be delivered at a distance with no damage. The blank is so light it's great for holding in the surf whilst bites develop to get the full feedback. - TronixPro Cobra GT
I recently won the Cobra gt 4.5 and must say on first impressive well thought out rod but I find it to be a little to heavy and the tip imo lets its down when using lighter leads for flounders and the likes don't get me wrong its a great rod but more suited to bigger leads and baits it will put a bait a long way but I find other rods on the market give better value for money if you want a conti rod to fish light and heavy leads - Asso tapered Shock leader
Use this stuff on my fixed spools in 15/50lb... nice and thin but very strong , great for casting - Daiwa TDX 4-10oz
Perfect Bristol Channel uptide rod. Hard to find nowadays. - Century Excalibur TT
Suitable for the roughest of ground, weak casters need not apply, unless fishing at short range Powerhouse of a rod - Century Eliminator T900
Had the rod 2 weeks great feel to it casts like a dream and still have had its full potential yet. And can tell a small bite 150 yards in a big swell . - Abbotsbury Fishing Tackle, Weymouth
Perfect location to pop into on the way to fishing Chesil. Always has a good stock of bait. The fresh Dungey Blacks I've bought from there have been the best I've ever used. Shame the Whiting loved them so much that they couldn't get through to the Cod!! Has most the essentials in but isn't the most heavily stocked shop. Also, unless you're a midget like me, don't forget to duck as you go in the door! - Shakespeare Agility MX Surf 12' 9"
Purchased my agility a few weeks ago for pretty much a surf rod I can keep in the car. First impressions are the eye on the tip is quite small for sea fishing, had to really squeeze the clip through the eye and it just fit. Fixed spool fishing for me and can I say, although it's quite a soft tip with a bit of a flick as opposed to a heave it whips the lead out a fair distance. I would say however it is a beach rod as it does Not cope too well with any sort of snag. I do however think it would be fantastic for a bit of flattie bashing. Very responsive tip, and you can see bites perfectly. Even small bites. For the cost (£65) it's a bargain. 3 pieces mean it fits in the boot for those ad hoc days fishing. Just don't expect it to pull your lead out the kelp. No real backbone for snags. Light and fun though... Worth it for the cash. 5oz probably prime weight. 6 plus bait seems too much of an effort. - AFW Mighty Mini Swivels
Stainless steel and incredible strength for their size. My number one choice of swivel for practically all purposes now. Small ones are ideal for snood swivels and the larger ones give a boost in breaking strain for the same size for pulley swivels. They may seem costly at first, but they can be re-used over and over. - Breakaway Conversion Accessory Tray
As previously mentioned, this is a useful shelf for the box but the design will not suit everyone's needs, ie lead types, spools etc. I have seen some adaptions made by anglers which is good if you are practical. - BLGAT Tip Guide
A small lightweight anti tangle tip guide suitable for fly spin and coarse fishing - Guided Fishing Norway
This man never seems to fail, always putting anglers on the fish. If you're considering a trip to Northern Norway then John Strange has to be a consideration! - Grey Viking, Brighton, East Sussex. Skipper: Ray Burn
The wrecking Daddy. Comfortable boat, exemplary seamanship, brilliant fun, always a treat. Handy local tackle shop to stock up on rubber worms before the trip if need be, handy Asda to stock up with ice for the journey home afterwards. - Sunset Amnesia
One of the original designated snood lines and probably one of the best out there. I love the way this stuff knots- you don't need to lube it up, just give it a good pull and watch it snug down. Running the line through your hands takes out any coils and keeps hook traces beautifully supple. - Sakuma
Nite Crystal 18lb line great for visibility and casting. Can weaken if pulled hard for a break, so not good line for rough ground fishing, idea for Chesil though. - Daiwa Saltist 30H
This is the reel you want for big fish over heavy ground the reel golds plenty off line and is a beast just like the saltist 20s this reel will cast a long way and has the power to bully big fish - Princeton Tec Apex
This was my primary light until I upgraded to the Petzl Vario. For the money you not only get ample light output but a solid build and a five year warranty! My favourite thing about this lamp is that it runs on AA batteries and you could either carry spares in your trace wallet or get a set of rechargeable batteries and a charger for less than a tenner if you fish regularly. Be sure to go for the latest model which kicks out a whopping 275 Lumens though. - Sunset Amnesia
This snood material has been around for years for a reason a must have plain and simple only downside is the stretch on clipped down rigs but if used with springs holds up well enough. - Fishing Tackle Warehouse, Weston Super Mare
Useful local shop with great stock levels and great service. Popped in there today to get some reel oil but walked out with a fair bit more! Oops! Got almost everything in there and willing to order in most stuff if they don't have it. - Century Kompressor S
Nice all rounder that will chuck big baits out with ease - UK Hooks Coaster Reel Seat
Easily the best reel seat I've ever used. Beats coasters too. I've always felt every reel seat or coasters I've owned have to be tightened to breaking point to be effective, soon damaging them. This thing grips like nothing else with only a few turns of tightening the coaster. So easy to quickly move too. It's the redesign of a reel seat that's been needed for ages. - Daiwa Sandstorm Rod Holdall
i have the full hold all which size wise is great for the rods easy up to 16ft in sections 2 big outter pockets aswell for a shelter etc one down side i have the ian golds super match tripod and the hold all has the velcro fastening at the top but nothing at the bottom as i dont break the tripod right down it wobt fit in the pocket so have to use a bungee strap at the bottom but apart from that its not a bad holdall hardwearing and i think looks good with the yellow and black and diawas lastest logo bottom line yes i would recommend this - Dave's Tackle, Gosport
Good little shop for tackle bits, line, leads etc and his own-made boom flapper rigs have always worked well off the local beaches when all else fails. Always has ragworm bait in stock, but I've had some that has not lasted even a day. The rag is sold by weight but its already got lots of crushed shell mixed in so you're getting ripped off on that. Have mentioned it to them but it's never changed. Other tackle shops in the area are far better for bait. - Ammo Cool Bag
Brilliant for a couple of packs of sandeel, or I often take an Ammo match pack - 1 mackerel fillet, 2-3 sandeel and 2 squid - in one of these. Long lasting and take up very little space. - Vass-Tex 350 Heavy Duty Smock
Keeps you dry from the outside, Didn't like this at all as I was soaked from the inside which is no good in the middle of winter - Zziplex HSM
Seems to be the Matchman's 'go to rod' very nice tip for presenting soft baits at distance - Gerry's Fishing
Used these for years both in store and by phone. Never had any issue's. Great service. - Kamasan B950U
Great match hook slightly bigger than most. Best with crab baits but not to big for flounders,whitings ect no hook up,they have enough strength to lift 3-4lb codling up the river wall no problem. - Gemini Tackle
Top of the league. Every angler has a bit of Gemini in their box due to the very high quality,have a look at their sea fishing catalogue its awesome.. - Solent Tackle, Southsea
Solent tackle excellent shop with a huge range of fresh and frozen baits. Pete will always go the extra mile to help. - Petzl Ultra
Yet to see another headlight that can match this one (or the Rush/Vario versions). Sure, some may be brighter, some lighter, some last a bit longer on the battery - but this one is light enough, bright enough, lasts long enough on a charge and most importantly, keeps going and going for year after year. Every other light I've seen has a much shorter shelf life. Batteries are fairly cheap on www.allbatteries.co.uk especially when they have a 20% sale day which is quite frequent. - Shakespeare Beta Box
With the back rest conversion this combo takes some beating think my box has to be 17 years old and still goin stron - Shakespeare Beta Box
Needs a back rest conversion to become practical on many marks, particularly rock fishing. It's just too cumbersome with the standard strap. Now that there are a ton of after market modifications from Damiltech and Breakaway, it's the ideal starter unit to build upon. - Vass-Tex 175 breathable Lighteright Team Vass Bib & Brace
These, so far, seem to be more waterproof than the jacket at least! They don't however like being knelt in, which often forces water through on the legs. They also don't seal great around boots. I've actually come to realise I've not used my pair in so long because I always have a better option to hand. For the money, they are actually quite basic. They'll do a job, but I'm not sure I'd buy them again. - Breakaway
Just want to say a big thank you to Dave Brown and his team at Breakaway Tackle for all your help and Quality Tackle that you have sent me . The service is fantastic and if help is needed then there is someone to help you . Cant say enough about the Breakaway Team . Many many thanks to you all - Gemini Genie SRT Springs
Use these on practically most of my match rigs and 70% of my pleasure rigs and I've got to say they are really effective and won't rust after a couple of uses - Gemini Splash Down Solo Bait Clips
It's a shame these max out on a 4/0 - and for thicker wired 2/0 to 4/0 it involves a bit of shaving of the plastic! The main reason I use them is for heavy baits - as with most clips a bait heavier than the lead will disconnect in flight. With heavy baits I'm usually using bigger hooks, 8/0 for Halibut for instance. The product is excellent, it just needs a range of sizes to be more effective. - Penn 515 Mag2
I've had both the 515 and the 525 and they are both a smooth quality reel that will hold good fish - Shimano PowerPro Braid
I found this braid very early on when I switched over to braid from mono so I can't really compare it to the others, however that in itself speaks for it, I haven't had to try many others because its so good. Perfectly round profil which flies off the multis when casting from the shore and also very nice for the fixed spool reels too, I use it in 53lb 66lb & 88lb and it covers all the mixed to rough ground venues I fish, dropping down to the 53lb when extra distance is required I'd like to go lighter for added distance but for the grounds I fish it might not be up to it abrasion wise
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