Pier & Beach Rods

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Firstly lets clear up one myth, there is no difference between a "Shore Rod" and a "Pier Rod", only the difference in price that a very few unscrupulous tackle shops may try and charge you.

Rod length is very important for beach casting. 12ft (3.7m) should be an absolute minimum. Casting Distance is proportional to rod length. So the shorter your rod, the shorter your cast!

The rod should be able to handle up to 6oz (170g) leads, most good quality beach casters are designed to handle 4-8 oz (113-226g) leads.

Beach casters break down into two sections by the means of a spigot joint.

The reel is attached by either "Coasters" for Multiplier reels or "Screw seats" for Fixed spool reels.

Chose a rod with care, it's the most important piece of tackle you will buy.

Rods designed for use with Multiplier reels will be marked with a "M" whilst rods designed for use with fixed spool reels will be marked "FS"

The major difference will be the rings. FS rods will have larger rings sited on the underside of the rod, whilst rod types "M" will a greater number of smaller rings, because the reel is positioned on top of the rod, to guide the line along the rod, even when the rod is bent, under load.

The better quality of the rod, the better quality the rings will be. Beware of "Cheap Rods" the rings may rust in sea water and may be built into the body and can not be replaced if damaged or worn out.