- Penn Fathom 15
Apart from my brake blocks becoming obliterated , I can't fault them. - Silver Spray, Poole, Dorset. Skipper: Sam & Andy Cumming
Have been out with Sam a few times and has always worked hard to put us on the fish. The boat is the perfect place to fish from as well - RockGrip - Fishing Boot Studding
With one artificial knee joint and shortly to have second knee replacement I cant afford to slip and fall . The difference Rock Grip studs made was unbelievable enabling me to fish rock marks with confidence that for several years with ordinary boots have just been impossible . - Shimano Ultegra CI4+ 14000 XSB
My number 1 choice shore reel, Very light but strong, super smooth and the drag is great when needed - Northern Norway Shore Fishing, Bodo
The perfect Bodo location - offering quick access to both fjords and open sea. Ideal for groups of up to 4 people. - Breakaway Impact Shield
These bait clips I've found are quite cheap and when your putting them on your line the bottom of the bait clip sometimes snaps and they were genuine bait clips from brakaway. One of the only bait clips that allows big hooks and big baits to be clipped down. - Sakuma 545 Manta Extra
Brilliant Hooks!! - Gamakatsu
As sharp and strong as hooks get, really hard to look past for specialist hooks, even if importing them often costs a small fortune. - Century Eliminator T900
Absolutely brilliant rod. All out power combined with a super sensitive tip that sits lovely in big tides. I'm a terrible caster generally. Not much style at all, but a little swing with this and the lead just goes flying - it's added significant yards, and punches through a head wind well too. - Trabucco Serenity
Good rod to get going on Continental type rods. Only suitable for fishing in areas with little tide though, as in any reasonable tide movement the tip pulls round too far to be able to detect any bites (unless a drop back). I've used it a lot on clean ground and surf beaches for Flounder, Bass and Golden Grey, and landed a surprising 15b Conger using it paired with a fixed spool loaded with 12b braid and on a size 10 hook! The cushion provided by the tip and mid section of the rod really helped with the lunges of the conger, that allowed me to land it on such light line. The butt maintained enough power to pump the fish in. It doesn't pretend (price wise) to be anything more than an entry level rod, but it serves that purpose. Build is ok - good guides but cheap whipping / hi build. Lot's of browning very soon after purchase even when washing down. - Century Tip Tornado LD Super Match
A stunning light weight surf rod i use mine when roaming the edge of the coast line very capable of handling its rated casting weight and with amazing bite indication there is no other rod in its class to compete well done to Century and Jeremy Schrader on this Beauty - Cox & Rawle Meat Hooks
Never had one snap on me very very strong and super sharp - Zziplex Profile Evo
My favourite rod I have ever owned! Some people say it's soft but it's not I used to hit it as hard as I can and it loved it!! - Century Eliminator T1000
A great rod easier to load up to some other heavy ground rods very fast recovery and can send big leads and bait a long way my go to rod for fast tides and rough ground its happy with mono or braids on either fixed spool or multi cant rate this rod highly enough - Century Excalibur C Curve
The century Excalibur c curve is the best rod I have ever used. Personally I wanted a rod that would put a bait where I needed it and still have a sensative tip it dose exactly what is asked. I use this rod match fishing all the time and has never let me down. For me century rods are the business - Century Kompressor S
Until recently I had a pair of these and for the money they awesome, they out perform more expensive rods form other brands. There is loads of power that will deal with the toughest of conditions and at the same time a very responsive and useable rod that wont bite when you wind up a cast. I have landed numerous double figure hounds and Blonde rays and they have been amazing fun. A great all round rod and well priced. - 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 - Shakespeare Agility Long Surf 15'
I brought this rod as a combo as a cheap way to see if I preferred fixed spool to multis, after a couple of casts it turns out I do! This is not a continental rod but a long uk style fixed spool rod, it has good sized rings and adequate fittings. The only real downside of the rod is the weight, it's proper heavy! But I was expecting that at this price point anyway. I used it with 5oz weights and half bluey's,peelers,small squid and worms. It casts these out just fine. If someone has a £100 budget for a beach rod then I would recommend this. It set me on the right path and I've now invested in a top end rod. - Varivas Chinu
I always use these for Bass fishing with a bait on the bottom (opting for a Varivas Circle when popped up). Fantastic sharpness, strength and hook hold. - 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. - Holton Road Angling- South Glamorgan
Barrys finest tackle and bait shop - Mustad
Their Ultra Point and Nordic Bend hooks are exceptional flatfish hooks. - Boss Sea Rigs
matty is a top bloje who looks after his customers nothing to much trouble for him have bought a number of things from him his ready tied rigs are second to none also i buy all my loose bits like hooks etc from him nice quality at a good price and great service post is quick aswell highly recommend matty at boss sea rigs for all aspects of sea fishing - Century TT-R Total Tournament
Suitable for the roughest of ground, weak casters need not apply, unless fishing at short range - Asso Invisilk
Used the Asso Invisilk for both as mainline and as hook lengths for in the rivers recently. Works great, good strength and goodknot strength.. - Varivas Semi Circle
i have use these on and off and always had great success with them for the smaller species. The design prevents fish deep hooking. Very sharp and very strong. - Hookers Baits
Hazel Tipping who runs and owns Hookers is very knowledgeable about digging, keeping and supplying first class bait. Mail orders have arrived without any problems. They have been well packaged and bait, fresh and frozen have always been in excellent condition. These days am able to visit shop to get my bait.Hazel always friendly and helpful and will make you a cuppa. She will always do her best to help and give advice if wanted. The shop has developed a lot and now has ever growing range of tackle at competitive prices. I would highly recommend Hookers Baits to anyone. - Sunset Amnesia
Great line, nice and slim , great small hook knots, strong and reliable - Daiwa Saltist Black Gold 30 / BG30
What a reel! At home on the shore as well as a boat. Casting is easy and controllable, but take out one of the brake blocks it becomes very lively. The retrieve is great with an awesome amount of torque. Fanatastic reel for big fish at big venues. - Snowbee Rockhopper Wading Boots
These seemed pretty good to start with, but half way through their first outing on the rocks one of the zips Undid itself causing the boot to slide around. That said, they seem to work better in conjunction with a stocking foot wader rather than as an out and out rock boot. - Ammo Cool Bag
I'm on my third bag l, big enough for an all dayer or small enough for a short trip top quality bags.. - Zziplex Primo Synchro
I use a pair of these for everything other than the really heavy stuff. They are so easy to cast with and are just as capable with 7oz in the Bristol Channel as they are with 5oz and a mulit hook trace on Chesil. They are very light too which is unusual for a rod of this type. The models I own are over ten years old and haven't softened at all. They are certainly not all out casting rods, but they have great fishability and are a pleasure to use. - SealSkinz Merino Glove Liner
Quality, warm , does what is says on the tin product! - Thyers Fishing Tackle Ltd, Highbridge
A well established tackle shop owned and run by 1 of the nicest blokes you could meat also very knowledgeable staff with first class bait and info on all aspects of angling - Gemini Splash Down Solo Bait Clips
Best bait clips on the market allow you to ground cast without them in-clipping before you cast used these for the past 2 year and can honestly say these handy devices have never let me down and 99.9% of the time they unclip when the hit the water. - Tronix Pro Envoy Mag
very poor quality reel but what do u expect for a £50 REEL - Breakaway Hooks Ups
These were brilliant for use on up and over traces, but I struggled to get hold of any, even through Breakaway themselves which was a bit frustrating. Gave up in the end! - 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 - Kamasan B940
The traditional match mans hook.. Extremely sharp and strong hooks. Even better with a slight offset.. Short Shanks Are also very nice hooks for using compact worm baits for example - Penn 525 Mag2
Bloody great reel. This was my first multiplier and was worried about getting nests all the time. However started off with the brakes on full, then eased them off as time went on. Well built and well worth the money - Penn Surfblaster 8000
Nice line lay and casts well, however on mine the paint has flaked off and I've had to replace the clutch. I wouldn't buy another, I'd rather buy a shimano second hand for the same money. They're bullet proof!! - Ian Golds Super-Match Tripod
With out doubt the best tripod for sea fishing! Great price aswell .. had mine years and not one thing has gone wrong with it! .. - Sonik
seems these have been tarred since the problems with a batch of sk3 rods a few years back but when they brought out the gravity surf they ticked plenty of boxes for the match angler light,great finish and most of all a excellent fishing tip and will send a bait a long way with a simple otg cast - Century Carbon Metal
Fond memories of my Carbon Metals they well built and handled anything you could throw at them and still a striking looking rod a cracking rod for the money and ideal for the Bristol Channel - Varivas
Have used Varivas hooks since first sold by veals mail order. Big mouths for larger baits have proved themselves many times. Strong enough to hold large hard fighting fish,but if snagged they can often be sprung out. The saltwater champions size 3 are great flattie hooks and can handle a bigger fish if one should come along. The semi circles can improve hook up rates with bream while still being easy to bait up and size 8 has proved to be an excellent mullet hook. All hooks have very sharp points and neat small barbs. - Avid Carp Safeguard Carp Cradle
Have had 3 now the 1st one had a manufacturing fault avid were brilliant they exchanged it for the newer version . Eventually I upgraded to the larger version. It's an absolute must for carp care I wouldn't leave my home to hit the bank without mine. They are sturdy and built well but would advise on the larger version if you are hunting big silt pigs - Thyers Fishing Tackle Ltd, Highbridge
Alladins cave it is amazing what they have packed into this great shop. Bait is always top quality. Always friendly and helpful. Can not recommend them highly enough. The sea wall League is good fun as well and worth doing if you like the match scene. - Penn Surfblaster 8000
Stunning value for money. The line lay is about as good as it gets on a fixed spool. You can use really light braids without fear of line twist. Really smooth too, even under load. Some people moan about tackle made in China but this is great for the money and performs as well as reels twice the cost! - Akios Shuttle 656 SCM
Great reel, massively engineered, but quite heavy for a 6500 sized reel - Ian Golds Rod Carrier
I've had this for a year now, I take my igloo, 2 rods and tripod in it, it's comfy to carry and I've had no problems yet.