Do these phrases mean alot?
Trying to look for a second rod to compliment my Daiwa HPB-12F.
I would like something with a similar spec ideally, 4-6oz. Something thats not nodding in the swell, but something good enough so show the bites, and a reducer is a big plus.
Casting beyond the horizon isn't hugely important as its not somthing I can do, and something durable thats going to last if its treated well.
Im guessing match rods mean more tippy for showing bites? Tournament more for casting? Or is it just a name/ catergory to sell more rods?
With the range of rods out there now its all hugely confusing.
Oh and if its important, the rod will most likely be used with an Abu 6500c from the late 80s.
Cheers Matt

the best thing to do do would be to get to macmans have a look and a feel of the rods , gives you an idea of what you like the feel of or if ya fish with any one off here most will let ya have a few casts with there gear and you can see what gear others use to fish locally

Tournament more for casting they are stiff action rods

Im guessing match rods mean more tippy for showing bites? they have a floppy top section that can rattle with a butterfish on .

it all depends on how much you want to spend mr willson and were your most likely to use it ie rocks/sandy/rough ground .

alot of the match anglers now are using the 14 ft to 16ft three piece rods for there fishing.

the tourament casters are sticking to the zipplex,s

most of the casual fishermen are using fladens for the cheapness

the best way you can see which one you want is to try a few out come down to a fish and meet all of the lads will let you play with there rods from zippys to fladens

but do check up on some of the rods that we all have tried and tested and own in detail in the rod room

Greys. I love em

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Im guessing match rods mean more tippy for showing bites? they have a floppy top section that can rattle with a butterfish on .

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But withh a top section as sensitive as that is it more likely to be nodding in a swell? Or is that more to do with the mid section of the rod?
Money I'm guessing upto £300ish, I don't mind spending the money "if" its worth spending the extra for, and I end up only spending once.
As for the kind of fishing, mosty beach work with the occassional rock mark.
Will definately go for a wander to Macmans next week when Im off. Been reading all of the rod reviews I can find some have been very useful especially as there are alot of new makes since the last time i was shopping for a rod.

Cheers Matt

If you can spend £300 I would look at something like a zziplex dymic HST.Fantastic rods that can be used on the field or on the beach.

Sonik SK3 & SK4

sk4s are brilliant tools
also afaw big beach.....

See thats were your goin wrong Steve, your fishin on too many fields,,,,,,

Century Tip Tornado sport, It can launch a lead a long way and has good bite detection even at long range.
I love mine.

Millsy said he hasnt got a Zzipplex but you can have a play with his Flacid rod.

I'm an expert at catching grass.

Theres a couple of matches on ebay atm. Seeing what Price they go for.
Reading up about them they sound ideal spec wise. But after some research Im slightly confused as to which would be a better rod for me out of the match and super match?? Anywhere localish sell century rods?

Be wary of ebay.You can buy transfers that can turn a blank into something its not.

Cheers, will be a pick up jobbie so if he's a dodgy bloke, he can sod off!