This is very helpful. I do a lot of sea spinning for sea trout and I've given lure reels for saltwater use a bit of thought. The 2 reels that I currently use are a 65 quid Daiwa Legalis LT 3000 and the 15-20 quid Daiwa Sweepfire EC 2500 featured in your video. Although the 5 ball bearing Legalis is very smooth, the 1 ball bearing Sweepfire has stood up equally well to the constant cast and retrieve of sea trout fishing and the salt environment. Three positives for me in favour of the cheaper reel are that it only has 1BB therefore only 1 bearing to potentially corrode through exposure to the salt. It also has no anti-reverse switch and a non-vented spool which reduces the number of potential locations for saltwater to enter. Plus points for the Legalis are that it's very light, has a slightly smoother drag and on stopping the retrieve there is no backplay on the handle unlike the Sweepfire which has a very slight amount of backplay - which you have shown us - but these are not major issues for me. As you rightly say Matt, if you look after your reel (rinse it after every saltwater use, lightly oil it after each outing and take it apart and lube it once a year) it will last a lot longer regardless of whether it is a premium reel or a 20 quid job. Keep up the great content!
I "had" a 4000 Stella SW with a St Croix Avid. Over the $1000 mark. I had a phone call as I was putting my rods in the back of my truck, so I lent a couple of rods against the tailgate. Got in, & drove off. By the time I thought "Oh shit," & drove back, they weren't there any more. A pretty pricing day, with losing two set ups. A valuable lesson learned. Thank you for another great video.
Very informative. Nice reviews. I don"t understand the fascination with fishing small rods from the shore, and by small, i mean fishing with sub 10 Foot rods. I can see their appeal and advantage over longer rods when boat or kayak fishing, but not from the shore or the rocks. When I began spinning for Bass and Mackeral in 1980, you would be hard pressed to find a spinning rod under 10 Foot. These rods would have been Fibre Glass, not light but perfectly manageable for an 11 year old. Whether casting from the shore or the rocks, the extra length allowed you to control the fish better, exert more pressure and thus land the fish quicker. Modern wands have their place but I think its nothing more than a marketing ploy from the tackle companies to get us to buy more rods. And its working!
I started sea fishing only a few weeks ago, bought loads of mid-range gear, in the end caught my best fish (so far) 2.6lb bass on my son’s tiny cheapo Mitchell reel/rod set 😂 I will always bring it along with me for luck!
I have sea fished for many years. Recently tried lure fishing and am now hooked (No pun intended) have been looking at loads of youtube videos for guidance on a good setup to start with - and just wanted to say - this video is excellent - so thank you...
Cheers Andy please check out our beginners guide and bass videos any questions just ask , I don’t know it all but there’s a top 10 lures guide and some free ebooks too that might help. Lure fishing is just the best isn’t it !
@@SaltwaterAngler Have got most of those top ten lures in my wishlist on Amazon now.. :-) Just looking for a good starter rod and reel - I do have several multipliers that I have used for baitcasting - wondering if any of those would be suitable for spinning: Daiwa Millionaire S 300 Abu Ambassadeur 6500 C3 Abu Garcia 7000i I have done a little bit of research and think they are probably not suitable - but if you have any direct experience, would appreciate your thoughts. I guess I could always sell a couple of those (actually have two of the 6500s for some reason) and use the proceeds for my spinning rod and reel set-up. Even maybe buy a few of the lures in the top ten list - Man they are more expensive than I thought they would be!! :-) I think your mid-range set-up (I think that was around £180) is about where I am at. Cheers, Andy
I've been using a 10ft berkley skeletor for a few yrs now for my long casting just got a westin 9ft seabass and a westin 7ft ultrastick really good quality for the price and 2 abu superiors 2500 and 3000 reels ..really bash um about and never had a problem line lay is spot on .
Very good information My own set up is a sakura lure rod badida travel suits me down to the ground pike and small fish in yakutia and sea bream plus sardines in provance. Sedona reel are great. The baidia breaks down in four sections very light sometimes use feathers with it max wieth 1.5 oz still works great especialy if you are travelling
I’ve been using the Abu Garcia black max combo loaded with Diawa Sensor line. I’ve had some nice bass with it using a black minnow. Lure fishing is a new discipline to me and your videos have been very helpful. 👍🏻
It's all down to budget and how often you'll be using it. I'm not very good at looking after rod's and reels, aways end up bashing them on rough marks.
Me and my dad have become bass gear addicts at this point and some tackle that i can 100 % recommend is the Shimano Dialuna rods, have two weights the 8-45g 9’6 and the 6-32g 9’ and both are unreal and are i think well under priced. Reels I recommend are the shimano strafic fl and the shimano vanford. Some more expensive rods we have are the shimano lunamis and the sgs8 which are both fantastic as well. I would recommend sticking to the big brands like shimano because you real pay for what you get.
I use a Penn Overseas XT 9’ 20-50g travel rod and a Stradic FL 4000 reel. I’ve only been sea fishing a little over 3 months now but have caught a decent amount of bass on lures and quite a few squid so far with this setup. I absolutely love the Penn, however I started to want a rod with a little more finesse for the lighter SPs and walking surface lures more delicately. A couple of weeks ago I splashed out on a Shimano Exsence Genos 3 piece 9’6” 5-40g rod (I need a minimum of three pieces to travel by bike), and although it cost three times as much as the Penn and is half the weight, it just feels too soft in the tip and not fast enough for my liking, perhaps veering towards a through action feel. It doesn’t load up the lighter lures as I’d hoped and certainly doesn’t seem to handle lures much over 30g. I was surprised as a lot of people seem to love the Shimano JDM rods, then again perhaps my tastes differ. Did you find the Exsence Infinity to be quite stiff or did it feel soft in the tip? I don’t know if it’s a case of getting used to it but it just seems too soft to offer the casting performance I was hoping for. I think the HTO N70 is the only other high end travel rod out there and I wonder how the action differs.
I'm using a 7ft penn conflict inshore XR upto 30g full Fuji sw alconite rings and Fuji reel seat with a Shimano nasci 3000 for shore works great ..£145 all in 👌👌👍👍
A good tip with reels, particularly Shimano, is that the reel body is usually the same size in the 2500 and the 3000. So get the 3000 as it is almost the same weight, but the spool is the difference in the sizing, the 3000 spool is taller. This means better casting distance. Also the 3000 in many Shimano reels use carbon washers in the drag but the 2500 use Felt. Not sure if it applies to them all but I know for a fact this is true with the Stadic FL
@@SaltwaterAngler it is something I only really noticed in the last year or two, and to be honest the 3000 size reels are only 5 to 10 grams heavier but will give you a good improvement in casting distance, especially if it is the taller long stroke design, again like the Stadic.
@@SaltwaterAngler A huge choice, was my biggest problem, having become quite confused while searching the subject on TH-cam, I needed it whittled down by an experienced bass lure fisherman's recommendations, which you've successfully done. Again, thank you.
Another interesting and informative video, thanks. I like the way you stress you don't need piles of cash to get started. I've worked my way up from budget stuff to mid-price gear, but was disappointed when my Shimano Stradic ci4 had a dunking and suffered, despite a thorough wash out. Replacement bearings cost £60! I bought a Penn Slammer to use in the surf, or where a swim's on the cards, and it has survived its first season. I just love the Stradic though, the line lay must be worth another 10m. I've now packed it with AC50 anti corrosion grease, so we'll see how it fares. After that I think I'll be looking at a sealed reel.
Hi thanks for the comments , Some interesting points you raise. I haven’t got a slammer but can vouch for mid range shimanos water repelling even though they are not 100% sealed. My Sedona and exage had listed well , if the ac50 doesn’t stop it then a sealed reel could be a great investment !
Right so after lots of research (and having sold my three multipliers which pretty much dictated my budget), I have purchased a Daiwa Black and Gold Rod - quite a long rod at 10'6, but rated for 15-50g which I liked. Very good quality for the price. And I have purchased a Shimano Sahara 4000 RD - strictly speaking a coarse reel according to the product info, but a trusted brand, mid-range size with rear drag (Again something I was looking for...) Then I have purchased several lures - my biggest splurge was on the Megabass Zonk, then I have a few Dr. Fish hard lures at a range of weights, some budget hard lures for practice plus a range of soft lures - sidewinder sandeels, black minnows and some "shads." Been out and spent a few hours practicing casting and retrieving. Didn't expect to catch anything... and didn't :-) But pleased with the performance of the setup (I am using an 18lb braid). Watched loads more videos and been out exploring loads of venues at low tide as well (I live in Kent) Now I think I am ready - just waiting for the weather (and water) to warm up a bit. So thanks for your content - found it all really useful. Will say hello if I ever bump into you whilst fishing. :-)
Hey Andy sounds like your getting excited for the luring ! That set up will definitely catch you fish. Interesting that you have gone for a rear drag I’ve not used those in the salt for bass. I see the zonk are on Amazon and now with lffb so there’s a better supply. I will remember this comment if we meet in the rocks or beach, worth trying the shade early season and keep a check on that water temperature , it’s actually warmer than this time last year so maybe an early baddy start ? Good luck glad you found the videos useful
Great channel Matt! After catching my first ever sea bass down at Pagham with budget gear a few days ago…No pressure but I’ve taken your tip and gone for the Sedona 2500👍🏼
I’ve got an afaw 9ft mk1 lure rod which is based on the Tenyru I believe - I pair it with a Daiwa Caldia 4000X and it’s a lovely combination; powerful and so light to fish with. I prefer mono on this set-up as the rod is so fast actioned. Tight lines 👍
Hi Peter , sounds like you’ve found a good set there. Interesting you mention mono I guess with braid it would feel so tight and unforgiving, I do like a faster action personally and doing this video has made me look for new rods and reels even though I shouldn’t be !
@@SaltwaterAngler The afaw rod is so light and fast that it does become unforgiving with braid and I’ve lost a few fish close in due to pulled hooks. No such problem with mono - maybe I should try a mono leader on the braid set up but tbh I’m old school and like the “cushioned” feel of mono.
Goture Xceed 4pc travel rods 9/10ft paired with Shimano Stradic FL and Daiwa BG magsealed on J braid Grand my fav set up, thinking about upgrading to Dailuna with Twinpower!
Il watch this later matt..I'm off down the shed to attempt to salt some squid and hand picked mussles..want to try see how I go doing that and trying them on size one hooks ect for small flatfish ect...and the squid strips,,who knows..also got a challenge for you this winter,,try to catch a cod/codling on a stinger rig..I shall be trying this myself this winter...
Indeed you have,,but unicorns I mean cod are totally diff as you know lol..be awesome to catch a cod on a stinger rig with a nice little whiting or pout..exciting lol
Interesting video, thanks for sharing! If you like the Shimano Sedona you will probably like the Daiwa Fuego LT too. Its a bit more expensive (not much) but definitely worth it in my opinion.
Thanks Matt - very interesting. Coincidentally, I have been looking at cheaper lure rods (limited budget!) as I have a nice Bass rod, but it is rated around 150 grams max, so much too heavy for lighter kures. This would make a good series, covering different types of Rods IE Beach, Continental, Boat etc. Keep 'em coming! Stay safe & well.👍👍
Finding it difficult to upgrade from my Shimano beastmaster 5-20g which is beautifully balanced, casts like a rocket and is super fun to fish with all day. A new reel tho, hmmmm, the tailwalk 2500 could come calling very soon
I look at all of the information relevant to sea bass angling and there is no comparison for a first time angler. Lads from Cornwall 👍and the Channel Islands post great vids but you are stand out subtlety on point. 👍👍
I also am laughing at the fact you slagged off the lure in 2018 that caught your record fish. Lesson is that you persevered and got a double figure bass of a cheaper copy. Every day. School day as we say in Lpool. Also “Northern plaster “ was a new one on me. Electrical tape has nearly as many uses as Duck Tape. But we don’t need plasters cos we’re not Southern Softies. 😇🤣😂 Please keep up the great vids because you are excellent 👌.
I don’t spend a lot on my rod but it’s important to get a good reel nothing worse than a crappie reel that breaks after 5 uses I like the hto hooligan and the ugly stick range of rods! the Penn reels are great as well
i would value your opinion of the penn fierce 4 travel rod and reel combo. 4 piece rod casts 20 to 80g. i have used it once and like it but as its my first time lure fishing have nothing to compare it with. thankyou
Thanks for another good video. It's a shame there is not somewhere where you can go and have a few casts of different rods as you could find a rod that suits you without having to pay silly money, and even if you bought a top end rod it might not be the best one for your style of casting / fishing.
For the price, I think it's hard to find anything better than a ci4+, which I have paired with the nebula 2.4m and it's given me all sorts of catches in sea and fresh water
I fished shimano rods and reels all my life. I think they go crazy now with the prizes and too much new models (reels) I bought a new spinning rod from China this time. My old shimano spinning rod is telescopic and I don't like that' My new rod is standing in the corner looking at me because I don't get a chance to try it (lock down) If things not chance the lock down will end tomorrow morning at 07.00. I will run to the sea :) The new rod is a Tsurinoya Detective, sea bass 3.3 meter long. I wanted a longer rod. In my eyes this is the nicest rod I ever had. I hope it is as good as it looks, cant wait to try. My target species are sea bass all year and now in the winter it is season for little tuna and Spanish mackerel I want a new reel to this rod too that will be a shimano but I can't decide wich one. The Stradic and Ultegra are too expensive here. My all time favorite was the bio master but they don't make them like that any more. Thanks for all your videos I learned a lot (specially about sea bass) and I enjoy watching.
thanks for that, really interesting reading through your comments. glad you enjoy watching and I will look In to that telescopic, I like the idea of travel rods but you do have spend a bit more to get good ones. thanks again
Great video love the options, would you reccomend the sedona over the spinfisher by penn I'm torn after this video I love a 2500 size what braid would you reccomend
BOth will be brilliant , Penn Battle 2500 now a decent choice.lurefishingforbass.co.uk/sufix-rapinova-x8-150m-lemon-green-pe0-8-15lb/?aff=11 have been using this very impressed from my affiliate links
It’s a great rod and you can feel very confident with a double figure bass I used it here recently th-cam.com/video/paiDgM39Cb8/w-d-xo.html it’s pretty impressive how strong a decent lure rod can be
This is awesome! I’ve recently bought myself an omen 85g 9 ft rod. I’ve noticed that the rods you’ve mentioned have a much lower optimum casting weight. Would my 85 be an issue when casting much lighter weight lures? Sorry if this is a silly question!
No its a good question. There is more finesse and =balance when you use a 30g max rod with those 20 ish gramme lures. Remember these are suitable for fishing from the shore, Perhaps travelling and casting all day. So you can use those lures with your heavier set up BUT you will get more action and control out of the lures with a lighter rod. Hope that helps and no not a silly question at all Its worth explaining
Morning Matt yes I purchased the Sedona 2500 HG -I but I’m really struggling to find a spare spool have you any advice do you know if any other Sedona model spool will fit cheers John
I've got the sweepfire in 4000 size, seems much more solid than that. Caught a 60kg eagle ray on it, no problems. I fish in too many grotty spots to spend too much on gear.
I do not think that composite cork is somehow better than real cork but otherwise an informative look at some of what is out there. Do you have a strong recommendation on a £200 ten foot 4 piece outfit for a motorcyclist? Lure, float and other bait methods as well?
Hi, thanks for the comment - your asking a lot to find a rod that will lure fish and do bottom fishing as well ! I was going to say take a look at the shimano stc travel rods ( I have one) but they won’t do it all and the best but not strong recommendation is the 3 m one but you would have to compromise your fishing baits in calmer conditions !
@@SaltwaterAngler Thanks - that's fair comment - for the lure fishing from rocks and boat - is the Shimano the best bet? It will be the car with the boat but i come from fly fishing and really like multi-piece rods for ease and versatility. When you say 'not strong recommendation' for the STC what are the issues and can I do better in a 4 or 5 piece? thanks again - I know I will end up with too many rods but am really looking for a good all-round lure set up. I have an old DAM 12ft 2.5ld test carp rod that I use sometimes for mackerel feathers and it survives salt very well with a good wash down. This year I want to drag myself away from the rivers once a week and spend at least some time trying for bass as well as bream and pollack. I've caught them before but probably more luck than judgement. Your videos are helping a great deal. I'm based in Dorset - so it seems rude not to have a go. I read a river very well but the sea is a bit bigger - fancy the challenge. Cheers for all your advice.
@@SaltwaterAngler hi is the nebula worth the extra money. As I’m 69 and just getting into bass lure fishing last week😆😆I live in gosport only 3 miles from the sea. 👍 I have got the HTO glue walker 8”-6” 5-28 gm and would like a longer one to pair with it. Also considering the HTO nebula 9”-6” 10-35 gm. Any thoughts please. Regards John 😃😃👍👍
Probably 3000. Check out the Daiwa Fuego Lt, best saltwater reel for the money imo. You can find it for around £60 on AliExpress, it really is worth the money, it will last a lot longer. It's a sealed reel as well.
Great vid Matt, I'm using a 10' 10-40g Okuma Expior rod with a Diawa BG 3000 and also a Daiwa Procaster *' 5-30g with a Mitchell Pro 4000. This covers all my lure fishing. Keep the vids coming I find them very informative.
Hi, Im fairly new to lure fishing . I have an Abu garcia tormentor spin 7-28g 8ft rod. I I were to buy a reel like the daiwa sweep fire, would It work as as a seabass lure fishing set up. Or is my casting weight/rod wrong. Thank you
Sorry for the delay ,yes use that set up it’s well balanced assuming 3000 size reel . Enjoy that and after you have used it for a season you can appreciate a change to a longer rod maybe
Hi Rhys , yes I do about 3-4ft of fluorocarbon. Using a knot not a swivel - I feel the swivel can put the fussy bass off . I use a longer leader than most after I saw how long commercial rod and line bass anglers had their leaders ! The problem starts if it’s too long with the leader knot jamming on the tip ring when bringing in a fish or on the cast - there’s a new lure fishing for bass beginners guide coming out for spring
@@SaltwaterAngler great thanks. When you say you use a knot I’m assuming you mean to connect fluoro to your braid? You then use a link between fluoro and lure?
Yes I’ve had the best joy going to a good local tackle shop rather than direct. Harder for newer fixed spools but older daiwas have had good parts provided. Sometime worth checking eBay for spares repairs of your favourite reel. However you make a good point here.
That is a good point and definitely worth taking into consideration. Because I break down and service my own reels it's one of the reasons I use Daiwa who have a factory in Wishaw, Scotland and can supply whatever parts I need. As long as you keep the leaflet that comes with the reel with the part numbers on it you're sorted!! By the way, servicing your own reel is very simple and extremely satisfying - almost another hobby in itself!😉👍
due to covid and lockdowns not been able to get out at all i bought a rod its a grauvell teklon nano evo spin 802,and i have a shimano sahara 4000r which i already had rear drag ,do you think this reel will be ok
Help please,,, i want to fish for seabass off the cliffs, they are usually 2,5kg... I have to reel them up a cliff 100 meters. I googled all day, 'strongest reel' etc tec. Can't get any results. Does anyone know which is the best fixed spool reel for reeling up fish out of water up cliffs? Ideally around 485 - 500grams to match my rod. Thank You in advance Guy's.
You can't possibly compare a sweepfire to a Stella. I own two Stella's and nothing comes close. Tenryu rods are awesome but very heavy in the weight department. I always say to people spend as much as you possibly can spare on rods and reels. Cheap as chips is ok but how long will it last you, how long before those rings on that £60 rod go green. I'd keep both of my Century lures rods over any Tenryu rod. Century are cheaper & British made, and every bit as good as anything Tenry have ever made.
@@SaltwaterAngler for a couple of Seasons I experimented with a Ryobi Slam 2000, 4000 sizes. Both reels cost me £60 each so I wanted to see just how durable they are. The one thing I learnt was only simple maintenance can be done, definitely not worth sending off to Ryobi. Basically use these reels and abuse these reels and they're probably good for the bin after a year or two. I actually know two people who do this, they'd rather buy a Daiwa ninja at the beginning of the season, then just keep the spool and the handle and bin it, and then repeat for the next season. However my two Stella's are the best investment I've ever made. Tight Lines for the coming bass season.
That was kind of the idea ! If money was no object eh ! I’d probably end up shutting the car door on a 800 quid rod and dropping a Stella off the pier !
Thanks, it’s true that you can catch fish on any gear but there is a significant improvement up to that £200. Over that there will still be improvements but with diminishing returns that said an experienced angler will appreciate the £1800 set up. They are a dream to use and play fish with an action in the rod that is faultless. The top end reels are weather sealed too which is a huge gain and the gearing super smooth, a drag that has micro adjustment and weight is incredible allowing you to fish for longer and be confident with a big fish on. So yes it will catch anglers who like to have the most expensive but they are also the best give me a shimano exsense 32g any day
I've just binned a shimano sedona 4000 Worst reel I have ever owned. Rear protector broke after a month and reel totally seized up after three months. Never again!!!
I hate the colour of the temru coloured fishing rods look cheap im not saying its not a fantastic rod .I own a savage gear 9ft 34grm gs5 it's build quality is sublime hooked up to a shimano spheros 4000 salt grade reel with 26lb of daiwa j braid its a dream boat
There he is...just checking in to see if you still good and on the fish lately? I tried the stinger rig the other day hoping for a whyting to hook itself for a cod,but no I blanked and even snapped the arm of my reel on the rocks lol..was fishing heavy ground around mumbles/Swansea to be fair lol..also iv decided to start making some nice clothing for anglers and am selling on ebay for now,nothing much as I'm only starting out and on my own pocket lol,,want to sell quirky clothing fairly priced as is anglers always need clothing for the muck lol..if possible I could send you a freebie hoodie sometime,,I my bit to give a little back at the same time for the content and marks you give us..stay safe and tight lines buddy.
@@SaltwaterAngler I hope Boris Johnson is not reading my comments now! otherwise he may be sending over some swat team to confiscate my bamboo rod with its useless brass. ta-ra. I off now to see a woman about a pussy cat. cheers. happy fishing pal.
This is very helpful. I do a lot of sea spinning for sea trout and I've given lure reels for saltwater use a bit of thought. The 2 reels that I currently use are a 65 quid Daiwa Legalis LT 3000 and the 15-20 quid Daiwa Sweepfire EC 2500 featured in your video. Although the 5 ball bearing Legalis is very smooth, the 1 ball bearing Sweepfire has stood up equally well to the constant cast and retrieve of sea trout fishing and the salt environment. Three positives for me in favour of the cheaper reel are that it only has 1BB therefore only 1 bearing to potentially corrode through exposure to the salt. It also has no anti-reverse switch and a non-vented spool which reduces the number of potential locations for saltwater to enter. Plus points for the Legalis are that it's very light, has a slightly smoother drag and on stopping the retrieve there is no backplay on the handle unlike the Sweepfire which has a very slight amount of backplay - which you have shown us - but these are not major issues for me. As you rightly say Matt, if you look after your reel (rinse it after every saltwater use, lightly oil it after each outing and take it apart and lube it once a year) it will last a lot longer regardless of whether it is a premium reel or a 20 quid job. Keep up the great content!
Excellent info thank you 🙏
I "had" a 4000 Stella SW with a St Croix Avid. Over the $1000 mark. I had a phone call as I was putting my rods in the back of my truck, so I lent a couple of rods against the tailgate. Got in, & drove off. By the time I thought "Oh shit," & drove back, they weren't there any more. A pretty pricing day, with losing two set ups. A valuable lesson learned. Thank you for another great video.
I actually feel your pain there, thanks for the watch again Ian
I've got a Stella 3000 FE and it's unbelievably smooth, to me the Stella is a real for life.. Works wonderfully on my Century Graphex lure rod.
Very informative. Nice reviews. I don"t understand the fascination with fishing small rods from the shore, and by small, i mean fishing with sub 10 Foot rods. I can see their appeal and advantage over longer rods when boat or kayak fishing, but not from the shore or the rocks. When I began spinning for Bass and Mackeral in 1980, you would be hard pressed to find a spinning rod under 10 Foot. These rods would have been Fibre Glass, not light but perfectly manageable for an 11 year old. Whether casting from the shore or the rocks, the extra length allowed you to control the fish better, exert more pressure and thus land the fish quicker. Modern wands have their place but I think its nothing more than a marketing ploy from the tackle companies to get us to buy more rods. And its working!
I started sea fishing only a few weeks ago, bought loads of mid-range gear, in the end caught my best fish (so far) 2.6lb bass on my son’s tiny cheapo Mitchell reel/rod set 😂 I will always bring it along with me for luck!
Brilliant !
I have sea fished for many years. Recently tried lure fishing and am now hooked (No pun intended) have been looking at loads of youtube videos for guidance on a good setup to start with - and just wanted to say - this video is excellent - so thank you...
Cheers Andy please check out our beginners guide and bass videos any questions just ask , I don’t know it all but there’s a top 10 lures guide and some free ebooks too that might help. Lure fishing is just the best isn’t it !
@@SaltwaterAngler Have got most of those top ten lures in my wishlist on Amazon now.. :-) Just looking for a good starter rod and reel - I do have several multipliers that I have used for baitcasting - wondering if any of those would be suitable for spinning:
Daiwa Millionaire S 300
Abu Ambassadeur 6500 C3
Abu Garcia 7000i
I have done a little bit of research and think they are probably not suitable - but if you have any direct experience, would appreciate your thoughts.
I guess I could always sell a couple of those (actually have two of the 6500s for some reason) and use the proceeds for my spinning rod and reel set-up. Even maybe buy a few of the lures in the top ten list - Man they are more expensive than I thought they would be!! :-)
I think your mid-range set-up (I think that was around £180) is about where I am at.
Cheers,
Andy
I've been using a 10ft berkley skeletor for a few yrs now for my long casting just got a westin 9ft seabass and a westin 7ft ultrastick really good quality for the price and 2 abu superiors 2500 and 3000 reels ..really bash um about and never had a problem line lay is spot on .
Very good information
My own set up is a sakura lure rod badida travel suits me down to the ground pike and small fish in yakutia and sea bream plus sardines in provance. Sedona reel are great. The baidia breaks down in four sections very light sometimes use feathers with it max wieth 1.5 oz still works great especialy if you are travelling
Great video. I have four Tenryu rods in my armoury ranging from the injection 73 to the dragon express. Lovely bits of kit!!!
Good names too !
I’ve been using the Abu Garcia black max combo loaded with Diawa Sensor line. I’ve had some nice bass with it using a black minnow. Lure fishing is a new discipline to me and your videos have been very helpful. 👍🏻
Thanks mark , love the black minnow
It's all down to budget and how often you'll be using it. I'm not very good at looking after rod's and reels, aways end up bashing them on rough marks.
Me and my dad have become bass gear addicts at this point and some tackle that i can 100 % recommend is the Shimano Dialuna rods, have two weights the 8-45g 9’6 and the 6-32g 9’ and both are unreal and are i think well under priced. Reels I recommend are the shimano strafic fl and the shimano vanford. Some more expensive rods we have are the shimano lunamis and the sgs8 which are both fantastic as well. I would recommend sticking to the big brands like shimano because you real pay for what you get.
Good input there Henry thank you
I use a Penn Overseas XT 9’ 20-50g travel rod and a Stradic FL 4000 reel. I’ve only been sea fishing a little over 3 months now but have caught a decent amount of bass on lures and quite a few squid so far with this setup. I absolutely love the Penn, however I started to want a rod with a little more finesse for the lighter SPs and walking surface lures more delicately. A couple of weeks ago I splashed out on a Shimano Exsence Genos 3 piece 9’6” 5-40g rod (I need a minimum of three pieces to travel by bike), and although it cost three times as much as the Penn and is half the weight, it just feels too soft in the tip and not fast enough for my liking, perhaps veering towards a through action feel. It doesn’t load up the lighter lures as I’d hoped and certainly doesn’t seem to handle lures much over 30g. I was surprised as a lot of people seem to love the Shimano JDM rods, then again perhaps my tastes differ. Did you find the Exsence Infinity to be quite stiff or did it feel soft in the tip? I don’t know if it’s a case of getting used to it but it just seems too soft to offer the casting performance I was hoping for. I think the HTO N70 is the only other high end travel rod out there and I wonder how the action differs.
Brilliant commenting thank you
I'm using a 7ft penn conflict inshore XR upto 30g full Fuji sw alconite rings and Fuji reel seat with a Shimano nasci 3000 for shore works great ..£145 all in 👌👌👍👍
Thanks for video and sharing your knowledge. Very much appreciated sir.
A good tip with reels, particularly Shimano, is that the reel body is usually the same size in the 2500 and the 3000. So get the 3000 as it is almost the same weight, but the spool is the difference in the sizing, the 3000 spool is taller. This means better casting distance. Also the 3000 in many Shimano reels use carbon washers in the drag but the 2500 use Felt. Not sure if it applies to them all but I know for a fact this is true with the Stadic FL
Yes it is true about spool size thanks for adding that
@@SaltwaterAngler it is something I only really noticed in the last year or two, and to be honest the 3000 size reels are only 5 to 10 grams heavier but will give you a good improvement in casting distance, especially if it is the taller long stroke design, again like the Stadic.
Thanks for posting this, just the information I was looking for . I plan going for the mid-range set up.
Huge choice here
@@SaltwaterAngler A huge choice, was my biggest problem, having become quite confused while searching the subject on TH-cam, I needed it whittled down by an experienced bass lure fisherman's recommendations, which you've successfully done. Again, thank you.
Another interesting and informative video, thanks. I like the way you stress you don't need piles of cash to get started. I've worked my way up from budget stuff to mid-price gear, but was disappointed when my Shimano Stradic ci4 had a dunking and suffered, despite a thorough wash out. Replacement bearings cost £60! I bought a Penn Slammer to use in the surf, or where a swim's on the cards, and it has survived its first season. I just love the Stradic though, the line lay must be worth another 10m. I've now packed it with AC50 anti corrosion grease, so we'll see how it fares. After that I think I'll be looking at a sealed reel.
Hi thanks for the comments , Some interesting points you raise. I haven’t got a slammer but can vouch for mid range shimanos water repelling even though they are not 100% sealed. My Sedona and exage had listed well , if the ac50 doesn’t stop it then a sealed reel could be a great investment !
Right so after lots of research (and having sold my three multipliers which pretty much dictated my budget), I have purchased a Daiwa Black and Gold Rod - quite a long rod at 10'6, but rated for 15-50g which I liked. Very good quality for the price. And I have purchased a Shimano Sahara 4000 RD - strictly speaking a coarse reel according to the product info, but a trusted brand, mid-range size with rear drag (Again something I was looking for...) Then I have purchased several lures - my biggest splurge was on the Megabass Zonk, then I have a few Dr. Fish hard lures at a range of weights, some budget hard lures for practice plus a range of soft lures - sidewinder sandeels, black minnows and some "shads." Been out and spent a few hours practicing casting and retrieving. Didn't expect to catch anything... and didn't :-) But pleased with the performance of the setup (I am using an 18lb braid). Watched loads more videos and been out exploring loads of venues at low tide as well (I live in Kent) Now I think I am ready - just waiting for the weather (and water) to warm up a bit. So thanks for your content - found it all really useful. Will say hello if I ever bump into you whilst fishing. :-)
Hey Andy sounds like your getting excited for the luring ! That set up will definitely catch you fish. Interesting that you have gone for a rear drag I’ve not used those in the salt for bass. I see the zonk are on Amazon and now with lffb so there’s a better supply. I will remember this comment if we meet in the rocks or beach, worth trying the shade early season and keep a check on that water temperature , it’s actually warmer than this time last year so maybe an early baddy start ? Good luck glad you found the videos useful
I've started using the Century Graphex Lure Rod. Got to say it is an amazing bit of kit.
Oh Dave yes I keep looking at them - Lunamis would be a dream rod for me
@@SaltwaterAngler got one for sale !!!!
Great channel Matt! After catching my first ever sea bass down at Pagham with budget gear a few days ago…No pressure but I’ve taken your tip and gone for the Sedona 2500👍🏼
Ha ! You won’t be disappointed, bang for buck that one - enjoy it more bass await
@@SaltwaterAngler Cheers Matt!
Very interesting Video thanks I can recommend Penn Battle and Fierce reels very good quality and salt proof not silly money other
Great suggestion!
I’ve got an afaw 9ft mk1 lure rod which is based on the Tenyru I believe - I pair it with a Daiwa Caldia 4000X and it’s a lovely combination; powerful and so light to fish with. I prefer mono on this set-up as the rod is so fast actioned. Tight lines 👍
Hi Peter , sounds like you’ve found a good set there. Interesting you mention mono I guess with braid it would feel so tight and unforgiving, I do like a faster action personally and doing this video has made me look for new rods and reels even though I shouldn’t be !
@@SaltwaterAngler The afaw rod is so light and fast that it does become unforgiving with braid and I’ve lost a few fish close in due to pulled hooks. No such problem with mono - maybe I should try a mono leader on the braid set up but tbh I’m old school and like the “cushioned” feel of mono.
I use a major craft triple cross tcx ..it's my go to rod, use from beach to rocks..
nice one good when you find an all in one like that
I literally just spent £150 on a lure rod set up and I got a mega bass zonc great video very helpful
Thanks for watching and well done on finding a zonk !
I found it on amazon
Great video :)
I bought a Shimano Catana reel £45 and its been brilliant so smooth!
Yep you’ve got a lot for your money there
Goture Xceed 4pc travel rods 9/10ft paired with Shimano Stradic FL and Daiwa BG magsealed on J braid Grand my fav set up, thinking about upgrading to Dailuna with Twinpower!
Yea nice one
The Sedona reel is very good for the price, lovely and smooth.
Agreed Gary
Il watch this later matt..I'm off down the shed to attempt to salt some squid and hand picked mussles..want to try see how I go doing that and trying them on size one hooks ect for small flatfish ect...and the squid strips,,who knows..also got a challenge for you this winter,,try to catch a cod/codling on a stinger rig..I shall be trying this myself this winter...
Challenge accepted, I’ve done this with a bass but the bass was about the same size as the bait I’d of thought !
Indeed you have,,but unicorns I mean cod are totally diff as you know lol..be awesome to catch a cod on a stinger rig with a nice little whiting or pout..exciting lol
Interesting video, thanks for sharing! If you like the Shimano Sedona you will probably like the Daiwa Fuego LT too. Its a bit more expensive (not much) but definitely worth it in my opinion.
Nice one thanks Robert
I fish with the Diawa Sweepfire reel and I find it decent. I caught a decent Sea Bass last week and my reel never blew out Lol. 👍
Top man !
without a doubt that must be Spitfire reel that you are using.
Thanks Matt - very interesting. Coincidentally, I have been looking at cheaper lure rods (limited budget!) as I have a nice Bass rod, but it is rated around 150 grams max, so much too heavy for lighter kures. This would make a good series, covering different types of Rods IE Beach, Continental, Boat etc. Keep 'em coming! Stay safe & well.👍👍
Ahh yes good thinking thank you
Finding it difficult to upgrade from my Shimano beastmaster 5-20g which is beautifully balanced, casts like a rocket and is super fun to fish with all day. A new reel tho, hmmmm, the tailwalk 2500 could come calling very soon
Do it ! You deserve it I’m sure
I look at all of the information relevant to sea bass angling and there is no comparison for a first time angler. Lads from Cornwall 👍and the Channel Islands post great vids but you are stand out subtlety on point. 👍👍
I also am laughing at the fact you slagged off the lure in 2018 that caught your record fish. Lesson is that you persevered and got a double figure bass of a cheaper copy. Every day. School day as we say in Lpool. Also “Northern plaster “ was a new one on me. Electrical tape has nearly as many uses as Duck Tape. But we don’t need plasters cos we’re not Southern Softies. 😇🤣😂 Please keep up the great vids because you are excellent 👌.
Thanks John appreciate that
Would my perch/pike lure rods be suitable for wrasse/bass/Pollock etc?
Diawa Prorex LT insanely good for the price, on the look out for a new rod might try majorcraft or westin,
Good choices
I don’t spend a lot on my rod but it’s important to get a good reel nothing worse than a crappie reel that breaks after 5 uses I like the hto hooligan and the ugly stick range of rods! the Penn reels are great as well
Cheers Devon fishing -
i would value your opinion of the penn fierce 4 travel rod and reel combo. 4 piece rod casts 20 to 80g. i have used it once and like it but as its my first time lure fishing have nothing to compare it with. thankyou
Thanks for another good video.
It's a shame there is not somewhere where you can go and have a few casts of different rods as you could find a rod that suits you without having to pay silly money, and even if you bought a top end rod it might not be the best one for your style of casting / fishing.
Very good points there Robert.
Lovley video as usual spot on
Thanks for watching kristof
For the price, I think it's hard to find anything better than a ci4+, which I have paired with the nebula 2.4m and it's given me all sorts of catches in sea and fresh water
Nice one thanks for that those reels are top notch as is the nebular, v good choice 👍
Quality vid as usual Matt. Picked up a Shakey Zenith spin (9 ft - 10-40 gm ) would a Shimano Sedonna go with it okay Matt.
Yes , there the pike version right ? Maybe 3k size though
I fished shimano rods and reels all my life. I think they go crazy now with the prizes and too much new models (reels) I bought a new spinning rod from China this time. My old shimano spinning rod is telescopic and I don't like that' My new rod is standing in the corner looking at me because I don't get a chance to try it (lock down) If things not chance the lock down will end tomorrow morning at 07.00. I will run to the sea :) The new rod is a Tsurinoya Detective, sea bass 3.3 meter long. I wanted a longer rod. In my eyes this is the nicest rod I ever had. I hope it is as good as it looks, cant wait to try. My target species are sea bass all year and now in the winter it is season for little tuna and Spanish mackerel I want a new reel to this rod too that will be a shimano but I can't decide wich one. The Stradic and Ultegra are too expensive here. My all time favorite was the bio master but they don't make them like that any more. Thanks for all your videos I learned a lot (specially about sea bass) and I enjoy watching.
thanks for that, really interesting reading through your comments. glad you enjoy watching and I will look In to that telescopic, I like the idea of travel rods but you do have spend a bit more to get good ones. thanks again
What was the name make casting weight of the mid priced rod? I went back through the vid but I didn’t see a mention of it. Cheers nice vid.
BASS angling - Best entry level Lure fishing rod the Favorite Cobalt - CBL902M
Link to a video on it here - th-cam.com/video/Zy6Efr44Iyk/w-d-xo.html
@@SaltwaterAngler Thank you.
Great video love the options, would you reccomend the sedona over the spinfisher by penn I'm torn after this video I love a 2500 size what braid would you reccomend
BOth will be brilliant , Penn Battle 2500 now a decent choice.lurefishingforbass.co.uk/sufix-rapinova-x8-150m-lemon-green-pe0-8-15lb/?aff=11 have been using this very impressed from my affiliate links
I really like the look of the cobalt rod you have reviewed..could I expect to get a good size bass using it?
It’s a great rod and you can feel very confident with a double figure bass I used it here recently th-cam.com/video/paiDgM39Cb8/w-d-xo.html it’s pretty impressive how strong a decent lure rod can be
This is awesome! I’ve recently bought myself an omen 85g 9 ft rod. I’ve noticed that the rods you’ve mentioned have a much lower optimum casting weight.
Would my 85 be an issue when casting much lighter weight lures? Sorry if this is a silly question!
No its a good question. There is more finesse and =balance when you use a 30g max rod with those 20 ish gramme lures. Remember these are suitable for fishing from the shore, Perhaps travelling and casting all day. So you can use those lures with your heavier set up BUT you will get more action and control out of the lures with a lighter rod. Hope that helps and no not a silly question at all Its worth explaining
Morning Matt yes I purchased the Sedona 2500 HG -I but I’m really struggling to find a spare spool have you any advice do you know if any other Sedona model spool will fit cheers John
Good point- Right I’ll do some work here I think exage spools are interchangeable. Let me check
I've got the sweepfire in 4000 size, seems much more solid than that. Caught a 60kg eagle ray on it, no problems. I fish in too many grotty spots to spend too much on gear.
Good stuff thanks Derek
I do not think that composite cork is somehow better than real cork but otherwise an informative look at some of what is out there. Do you have a strong recommendation on a £200 ten foot 4 piece outfit for a motorcyclist? Lure, float and other bait methods as well?
Hi, thanks for the comment - your asking a lot to find a rod that will lure fish and do bottom fishing as well ! I was going to say take a look at the shimano stc travel rods ( I have one) but they won’t do it all and the best but not strong recommendation is the 3 m one but you would have to compromise your fishing baits in calmer conditions !
@@SaltwaterAngler Thanks - that's fair comment - for the lure fishing from rocks and boat - is the Shimano the best bet? It will be the car with the boat but i come from fly fishing and really like multi-piece rods for ease and versatility. When you say 'not strong recommendation' for the STC what are the issues and can I do better in a 4 or 5 piece? thanks again - I know I will end up with too many rods but am really looking for a good all-round lure set up. I have an old DAM 12ft 2.5ld test carp rod that I use sometimes for mackerel feathers and it survives salt very well with a good wash down. This year I want to drag myself away from the rivers once a week and spend at least some time trying for bass as well as bream and pollack. I've caught them before but probably more luck than judgement. Your videos are helping a great deal. I'm based in Dorset - so it seems rude not to have a go. I read a river very well but the sea is a bit bigger - fancy the challenge. Cheers for all your advice.
Hi. Is your giro Favorite rod , the 9’ cobalt 9-28. Or 10-35. ??
Thanks. John 😃😃👍👍
Both - I favour the 9-28g though
Thanks. Should have said go to not giro. 😆😆.
@@SaltwaterAngler Hi again. Have you ever tried the HTO nebula 9’
9-28 gm. ???
Cheers John 😃😃👍👍
Yes equally as good 👍
@@SaltwaterAngler hi is the nebula worth the extra money. As I’m 69 and just getting into bass lure fishing last week😆😆I live in gosport only 3 miles from the sea. 👍
I have got the HTO glue walker 8”-6” 5-28 gm and would like a longer one to pair with it.
Also considering the HTO nebula 9”-6” 10-35 gm. Any thoughts please.
Regards John 😃😃👍👍
I’ve just ordered the century lure rod. What reel would you recommend? A small reel maybe 2500-3000 size ?
Probably 3000. Check out the Daiwa Fuego Lt, best saltwater reel for the money imo. You can find it for around £60 on AliExpress, it really is worth the money, it will last a lot longer. It's a sealed reel as well.
some of the mid ranged shimanos are a s good as sealed and for me i like small reels to play the drag with one hand and cover the spool at times
cheers Tom
Great vid Matt, I'm using a 10' 10-40g Okuma Expior rod with a Diawa BG 3000 and also a Daiwa Procaster *' 5-30g with a Mitchell Pro 4000. This covers all my lure fishing. Keep the vids coming I find them very informative.
Thanks Tim , like the bg too
Hi mate, just a quick question mate iam getting the shimano fx xt 8 ft one, which castings size would you recommend?
It depends can talk through a few options matt@saltwaterangler.uk drop me an email - more to to do with where you fish really
What is the model of the mid priced rod?
what do you think about okuma Epixor reel??!!
It’s fine (under 4k size) but prefer what Shimano, Daiwa and penn offer for the same price.
Hi, Im fairly new to lure fishing . I have an Abu garcia tormentor spin 7-28g 8ft rod. I I were to buy a reel like the daiwa sweep fire, would It work as as a seabass lure fishing set up. Or is my casting weight/rod wrong. Thank you
Sorry for the delay ,yes use that set up it’s well balanced assuming 3000 size reel . Enjoy that and after you have used it for a season you can appreciate a change to a longer rod maybe
@@SaltwaterAngler thank you for getting back to me
Great video. Are you using a rubbing leader with your braid?
Hi Rhys , yes I do about 3-4ft of fluorocarbon. Using a knot not a swivel - I feel the swivel can put the fussy bass off . I use a longer leader than most after I saw how long commercial rod and line bass anglers had their leaders ! The problem starts if it’s too long with the leader knot jamming on the tip ring when bringing in a fish or on the cast - there’s a new lure fishing for bass beginners guide coming out for spring
@@SaltwaterAngler great thanks. When you say you use a knot I’m assuming you mean to connect fluoro to your braid? You then use a link between fluoro and lure?
What was rhe mid range rod sorru cant find it online
Favorite colbalt
Dream kit!........one day. 👍
Nice video but the "lure fishing for bass" website is rubbish its hardly stocked on rods and reels.
Thanks , yes there’s a lot of tackle shops struggling with supply and stocks to be fair. I know there’s some distribution problems -
After sale service with some of these reels is diabolical, have you tried buying parts for reels in the past?
Yes I’ve had the best joy going to a good local tackle shop rather than direct. Harder for newer fixed spools but older daiwas have had good parts provided. Sometime worth checking eBay for spares repairs of your favourite reel. However you make a good point here.
That is a good point and definitely worth taking into consideration. Because I break down and service my own reels it's one of the reasons I use Daiwa who have a factory in Wishaw, Scotland and can supply whatever parts I need. As long as you keep the leaflet that comes with the reel with the part numbers on it you're sorted!! By the way, servicing your own reel is very simple and extremely satisfying - almost another hobby in itself!😉👍
due to covid and lockdowns not been able to get out at all i bought a rod its a grauvell teklon nano evo spin 802,and i have a shimano sahara 4000r which i already had rear drag ,do you think this reel will be ok
Yes sounds good to me, a lot depends where your fishing ofcourse
@@SaltwaterAngler ok thank you beach mainly and the odd rock mark if my ankles allow,just thought the sahara might be a bit small
Pleas do some more lure videos and stuff for beginners please
Ok think we have covered a few bits since then a beginners guide to lure fishing
Help please,,, i want to fish for seabass off the cliffs, they are usually 2,5kg... I have to reel them up a cliff 100 meters. I googled all day, 'strongest reel' etc tec. Can't get any results. Does anyone know which is the best fixed spool reel for reeling up fish out of water up cliffs?
Ideally around 485 - 500grams to match my rod. Thank You in advance Guy's.
id use a Multiplier like a slosh the 30 size.
Thank you but i stipulated i don't want a multiplier, i want to use off piers and even the beach maybe also @@SaltwaterAngler
You can't possibly compare a sweepfire to a Stella. I own two Stella's and nothing comes close. Tenryu rods are awesome but very heavy in the weight department. I always say to people spend as much as you possibly can spare on rods and reels. Cheap as chips is ok but how long will it last you, how long before those rings on that £60 rod go green. I'd keep both of my Century lures rods over any Tenryu rod. Century are cheaper & British made, and every bit as good as anything Tenry have ever made.
Some good thoughts and advice there thank you
@@SaltwaterAngler for a couple of Seasons I experimented with a Ryobi Slam 2000, 4000 sizes. Both reels cost me £60 each so I wanted to see just how durable they are. The one thing I learnt was only simple maintenance can be done, definitely not worth sending off to Ryobi. Basically use these reels and abuse these reels and they're probably good for the bin after a year or two. I actually know two people who do this, they'd rather buy a Daiwa ninja at the beginning of the season, then just keep the spool and the handle and bin it, and then repeat for the next season. However my two Stella's are the best investment I've ever made. Tight Lines for the coming bass season.
makes you think. if only .or do really want to pay that much.will Santa buy it for me ?thanks
That was kind of the idea ! If money was no object eh ! I’d probably end up shutting the car door on a 800 quid rod and dropping a Stella off the pier !
@@SaltwaterAngler clumsy, aren't you?🤔🤔
I might do a video of all those fat fingered moments !
The more expensive rod reel kit, over £ 200, is entirely to catch anglers, you wont catch more fish. I have an Abu Cardinal 174 reel, not bad at all.
Thanks, it’s true that you can catch fish on any gear but there is a significant improvement up to that £200. Over that there will still be improvements but with diminishing returns that said an experienced angler will appreciate the £1800 set up. They are a dream to use and play fish with an action in the rod that is faultless. The top end reels are weather sealed too which is a huge gain and the gearing super smooth, a drag that has micro adjustment and weight is incredible allowing you to fish for longer and be confident with a big fish on. So yes it will catch anglers who like to have the most expensive but they are also the best give me a shimano exsense 32g any day
No mention of Penn reels 😉
Not until they have a 2500 size !
@@SaltwaterAngler Spinfisher, Clash and Pursuit to name a few - all have Ht100 drag and in size 2500.
@@SaltwaterAngler I think the slammer 4 is in the 2500 size but again £250 quids worth.
I've just binned a shimano sedona 4000 Worst reel I have ever owned. Rear protector broke after a month and reel totally seized up after three months. Never again!!!
I hate the colour of the temru coloured fishing rods look cheap im not saying its not a fantastic rod .I own a savage gear 9ft 34grm gs5 it's build quality is sublime hooked up to a shimano spheros 4000 salt grade reel with 26lb of daiwa j braid its a dream boat
You still around matt??
I’ll never leave !
There he is...just checking in to see if you still good and on the fish lately? I tried the stinger rig the other day hoping for a whyting to hook itself for a cod,but no I blanked and even snapped the arm of my reel on the rocks lol..was fishing heavy ground around mumbles/Swansea to be fair lol..also iv decided to start making some nice clothing for anglers and am selling on ebay for now,nothing much as I'm only starting out and on my own pocket lol,,want to sell quirky clothing fairly priced as is anglers always need clothing for the muck lol..if possible I could send you a freebie hoodie sometime,,I my bit to give a little back at the same time for the content and marks you give us..stay safe and tight lines buddy.
Sedona reel need upgrade.
Very true
Daiwa EXCELER LT 2 good
My friend loves that rod
Lock down prevents any sea fishing. 😒
NOT if you know how to sneak out at night. love from Casablanca Morocco
Yea appreciate that sad times.
@@SaltwaterAngler I hope Boris Johnson is not reading my comments now! otherwise he may be sending over some swat team to confiscate my bamboo rod with its useless brass. ta-ra. I off now to see a woman about a pussy cat. cheers. happy fishing pal.