Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when pike 
fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure if these 
would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? I'll be 
fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods should 
handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve formula.(which I 
don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead weight, but if they 
handle casting a half mackerel at a good distance.......Any advice would be 
very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

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In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

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In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
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In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

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In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
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  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
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            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
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  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
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            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
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  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
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            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
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  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
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  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

don't forget to rinse the rod and reel in fresh water afterwards - salt 
water can rot rods very quickly if not used regularly.

-- 
Regards, Ian


"lee"  wrote in message 
news:E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
> are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
> have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when 
> pike fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure 
> if these would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? 
> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods 
> should handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve 
> formula.(which I don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead 
> weight, but if they handle casting a half mackerel at a good 
> distance.......Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee
>

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

don't forget to rinse the rod and reel in fresh water afterwards - salt 
water can rot rods very quickly if not used regularly.

-- 
Regards, Ian


"lee"  wrote in message 
news:E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
> are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
> have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when 
> pike fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure 
> if these would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? 
> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods 
> should handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve 
> formula.(which I don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead 
> weight, but if they handle casting a half mackerel at a good 
> distance.......Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee
>

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

don't forget to rinse the rod and reel in fresh water afterwards - salt 
water can rot rods very quickly if not used regularly.

-- 
Regards, Ian


"lee"  wrote in message 
news:E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
> are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
> have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when 
> pike fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure 
> if these would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? 
> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods 
> should handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve 
> formula.(which I don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead 
> weight, but if they handle casting a half mackerel at a good 
> distance.......Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee
>

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

don't forget to rinse the rod and reel in fresh water afterwards - salt 
water can rot rods very quickly if not used regularly.

-- 
Regards, Ian


"lee"  wrote in message 
news:E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
> are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
> have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when 
> pike fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure 
> if these would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? 
> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods 
> should handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve 
> formula.(which I don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead 
> weight, but if they handle casting a half mackerel at a good 
> distance.......Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee
>

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

don't forget to rinse the rod and reel in fresh water afterwards - salt 
water can rot rods very quickly if not used regularly.

-- 
Regards, Ian


"lee"  wrote in message 
news:E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
> are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
> have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when 
> pike fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure 
> if these would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? 
> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods 
> should handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve 
> formula.(which I don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead 
> weight, but if they handle casting a half mackerel at a good 
> distance.......Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee
>

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

don't forget to rinse the rod and reel in fresh water afterwards - salt 
water can rot rods very quickly if not used regularly.

-- 
Regards, Ian


"lee"  wrote in message 
news:E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
> are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
> have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when 
> pike fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure 
> if these would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? 
> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods 
> should handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve 
> formula.(which I don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead 
> weight, but if they handle casting a half mackerel at a good 
> distance.......Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee
>

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

-- 
  Fishing:  http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/
  Writing:  http://www.author.casterbridge.net/derek-moody/ 
  uk.rec.fishing.game Badge Page:
            http://www.fishing.casterbridge.net/urfg/

Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

don't forget to rinse the rod and reel in fresh water afterwards - salt 
water can rot rods very quickly if not used regularly.

-- 
Regards, Ian


"lee"  wrote in message 
news:E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
> are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
> have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when 
> pike fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure 
> if these would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? 
> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods 
> should handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve 
> formula.(which I don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead 
> weight, but if they handle casting a half mackerel at a good 
> distance.......Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee
>

In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They

Yes.

> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.

Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.

Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.

My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

Cheerio,

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Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
Cheers, Lee.

"lee"  wrote in message 
news:_tA7i.14694$RP4.7700@newsfe2-win.ntli.net...
> Thanks for your advice and help, I think I will have some fun this summer, 
> I'm going to give it a go around Waxham, hopefully this weekend.
> It will be good to get out fishing again, can't wait to give it a go. 
> Cheers, Lee.
>

I have on numerous occasions used my quite old now 2 1/2 test curve 12ft 
Diawa carp rods and fixed spool reels with 12 pound line for sea fishing 
while on holiday.

I've fished in Cornwall, South Wales, West Wales and North Wales (Anglesey), 
for spinning, bottom fishing, float fishing and even casting 2 oz 'lift' 
leads with Mustad shrimp pattern traces for Mackerel. Great fun and when you 
catch something, whether Mackerel, Pollock, Gar fish, Wrasse, Dab even Bass, 
you get a great response and fight because you have to play the fish rather 
than trying to winch it in being on lighter tackle.

I recall fishing on Anglesey, Trwyn Penmon on a point near to the 
lighthouse. I was able to well outcast all the local holiday makers who were 
fishing there and using their 10ft pier rods and 20/30lb line. I caught 
several Mackerel, while everyone else struggled due to the amount of noise 
and disturbance they were making while trying to do overhead casts with 4oz 
leads!. Obviously, the locals don't fish like that and know better, but in 
the holiday season, everyone comes out to play!

I've fished off rocks in Cornwall using the same rods, line and reels but 
float fishing. Caught Wrasse next to the rocks and small Pollack a little 
further out. Hooks from size 8 up to 1/0 and pieces of Rag Worm or 
whole/several Harbour Rag.

Give it a go. So long as you don't try and over gun the rods with too heavy 
leads, line etc, you should be fine and may just do better than you think.

Andy

Just been rooting thru the tackle box, sorted some pike floats, 13lb line, 
large bore swivels, crimps, booms, 2-4oz leads, double and single size 8-6 
and 4 hooks.I'm busting my neck to go, can't wait for tomorrow. Thanks for 
all your advice, Lee. (I'll let you know how I got on.)

don't forget to rinse the rod and reel in fresh water afterwards - salt 
water can rot rods very quickly if not used regularly.

-- 
Regards, Ian


"lee"  wrote in message 
news:E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They 
> are a two piece 13ft 3lb test curve rod, with six large bore Fuji rings. I 
> have used half mackerel baits and punched them out a good distance when 
> pike fishing, but I have never been sea fishing before and I am not sure 
> if these would be up to the job. Do I need to buy a more suitable rod? 
> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help. The rods 
> should handle line to around 18lb+ if I remember the test curve 
> formula.(which I don't!!) not sure about casting weight, i.e. max.lead 
> weight, but if they handle casting a half mackerel at a good 
> distance.......Any advice would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Lee
>

On Tue, 29 May 2007 09:17:43 +0100, Derek Moody
 wrote:

>In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
><URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They
>
>Yes.
>
>> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.
>
>Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.
>
>Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
>for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
>would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
>try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
>probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
>than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.
>
>My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

How much weight and bait are you throwing with that rod?


>Cheerio,

On Tue, 29 May 2007 09:17:43 +0100, Derek Moody
 wrote:

>In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
><URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They
>
>Yes.
>
>> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.
>
>Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.
>
>Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
>for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
>would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
>try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
>probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
>than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.
>
>My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

How much weight and bait are you throwing with that rod?


>Cheerio,

Hi all, had a small (plate size) flattie, caught on worm for my first sea 
trip. only had a few hours, pressure from the wife and kids.
I think I may buy some grip leads as the current/tide was moving the bait 
around and bringing it in quite a bit, only had bomb type leads so I think 
that was the problem plus I need to get the tides right! But what fun! tried 
floating later on but the sea mist/fog soon put a stop to that! couldn't 
even see the sea let alone the float!. Managed a fair distance with 3oz 
lead, without over stressing the rod which pleased me. Next time out I will 
wade out to get the extra distance with a heavier lead. regards, Lee.

On Tue, 29 May 2007 09:17:43 +0100, Derek Moody
 wrote:

>In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
><URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They
>
>Yes.
>
>> I'll be fishing around the Norfolk coast if that is of any help.
>
>Not a coastline I fish - someone here will know it.
>
>Your rods are a bit overgunned for general floatfishing but would be fine
>for heavy spinning, classic bass fishing (not a Norfolk speciality) and
>would be about right for most short to mid range summer fishing.  Just don't
>try using them like a tournament beachcaster.  The big advantage is they're
>probably light enough for rod-in-hand fishing which is much more productive
>than propped up beachcasters for most of the year.
>
>My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.

How much weight and bait are you throwing with that rod?


>Cheerio,

In article ,
<URL:mailto:edmund.fitzgerald@illino.net> wrote:
> On Tue, 29 May 2007 09:17:43 +0100, Derek Moody
>  wrote:
> 
> >In article <E8C6i.3847$J15.1242@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net>, lee
> ><URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> >> Hi all, just wondering if I could use my pike rods for beach fishing? They
> >
> >Yes.

> >My 'standard' sea fishing rod is a 1 3/4 lb tc carp rod.
> 
> How much weight and bait are you throwing with that rod?

Up to a whole mackerel or a whole calimari - but rarely more than an ounce
of lead.

Cheerio,

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In article <SMc9i.6677$lz3.4379@newsfe5-win.ntli.net>, lee
<URL:mailto:lfmthuskie@ntlworld.com> wrote:
> Hi all, had a small (plate size) flattie, caught on worm for my first sea 
> trip. only had a few hours, pressure from the wife and kids.
> I think I may buy some grip leads as the current/tide was moving the bait 
> around and bringing it in quite a bit, only had bomb type leads so I think 
> that was the problem plus I need to get the tides right! But what fun! tried 
> floating later on but the sea mist/fog soon put a stop to that! couldn't 
> even see the sea let alone the float!. Managed a fair distance with 3oz 
> lead, without over stressing the rod which pleased me. Next time out I will 
> wade out to get the extra distance with a heavier lead. regards, Lee. 

Don't be in too much hurry to nail the lead to the ground.  It's fine for
scent feeders but for active fish like most of the fish inshore in daylight
at this time of year allowing the tackle to work around in the tide and
pause in 'sticky' places and cover the area is a good idea.

But hey, one, and counting.

Cheerio,

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