- Shakespeare Agility MX Surf 12' 9"
Purchased my agility a few weeks ago for pretty much a surf rod I can keep in the car. First impressions are the eye on the tip is quite small for sea fishing, had to really squeeze the clip through the eye and it just fit. Fixed spool fishing for me and can I say, although it's quite a soft tip with a bit of a flick as opposed to a heave it whips the lead out a fair distance. I would say however it is a beach rod as it does Not cope too well with any sort of snag. I do however think it would be fantastic for a bit of flattie bashing. Very responsive tip, and you can see bites perfectly. Even small bites. For the cost (£65) it's a bargain. 3 pieces mean it fits in the boot for those ad hoc days fishing. Just don't expect it to pull your lead out the kelp. No real backbone for snags. Light and fun though... Worth it for the cash. 5oz probably prime weight. 6 plus bait seems too much of an effort. - Varivas Tapered Shockleaders
Imo one of the best tapered leaders on the market a must have on the light lines,fixed spool and continental set up. - Damiltech Solutions Rig Winder Tray
Good piece of kit keeps all your rigs nice and tidy so you know we're your rigs are well worth the buy at a good price to - Varivas Big Mouth
I use every size on the market to great effect in my fishing. From the 8/O BMX to the size 1 standard. Super sharp, super strong (in heavier gauge) wide gape (giving you higher % of hook ups) and a great barb (keeping the fish on the hook). There is no better hook than a 5/O BM when Cod fishing, IMHO. A must try, you won't be disappointed. - Ron Thompson Axellerator
What a rod! £120 of pure winching power! This rod is the ultimate tool to carry for fishing rough ground/kelp for conger,cod. This rod packs a punch,casting a 7oz and a full mackerel no problem. Love it,and will never part with it. Quite heavy but casts really well. As good as some of the brands 3x the price - Keen's Tackle & Guns - Bridgend
A great tackle shop, with very helpful lads who who work there eith a well stocked shop also providing a great mail order service, great quality bait, awesome rod builds, and reel servicing, - Kamasan B940
The first hook out the packet when targeting smaller species been around for years and you wont find a match angler without them in his box. - Ian Golds Super-Match Tripod
Best tripod on the market. I know some lads who have been using the same 1 for more than 15yrs and still going strong. Tried and tested and comes out top Probably 1 of the lightest tripods which obviously makes things easier on long treks to your favourite mark. - Century Tip Tornado Match
Lovely rod, did wonders for my casting skills. Tip recovery isn't the best but it's bite detection makes up for it. I wouldn't use it on really rough ground but if you're looking for a good clean/mixed rod that will send your bait miles and still have good detection then this is the rod for you. - Ron Thompson Axellerator
Talk about powerful! If you want something to drag huss and eels out of savage ground and don't want to part with hundreds of pounds, this is the one to buy. It's possibly not the nicest rod to cast, but for sheer brutal extraction it will take some beating. - Ian Golds Rod Carrier
I've had this for a year now, I take my igloo, 2 rods and tripod in it, it's comfy to carry and I've had no problems yet. - Century Tip Tornado Sport
Having owned both the mk1's and mk'2s , I have say that they were not the best rods I've used, bit brutish and too thick and stiff tipped for my liking, definitely not the best rod in the TT range. - SealSkinz Merino Glove Liner
Quality, warm , does what is says on the tin product! - BNHG Guides
The fuji green insert guide Probably the all time most popular guide ever made, being a little dated now people are moving awy from them to the more mordern Alconites and Kwag guides I still really like these and have them on a few of my rods - Daiwa 7HT Mag
What a cracking reel! The magnofuge system means that it's pretty much impossible to birdsnest with the mags on full. The power handle is a nice touch and not too much for the size of the reel. It's easy to grip the spool up or down the but as the reel sits low to the blank. One of the best reels out there for clean ground work in my opinion. - Grauvell UFO Shelter and Tripod Light
I've used this one on Chesil a couple of times this winter and although it's early day's, I'm very impressed. You don't expect much for this type of money, but the simple concept of being able to hang it up in the beach buddy makes it worth every penny. The light output is great and it's nice to return to a base lamp after casting out. - Evocative Angling
A blog that without doubt has the best supporting photos you will see on any fishing blog. The writing style appeals too, portraying how fishing is about so much more than just catching a fish. - Greased Weasel Shock Leader
I like using Greased Weasel 70 because it's easy to tie and holds most things. for an example I was fishing Ladrum bay off of a small small rowing boat sized boat with my father-in-law and we got caught in the race but luckily my rod and line knots held strong and kept us from floating away as if we were anchored to the bottom, long enough for my father-in-law to pull in his 3lb pollack. I think this a good test to the strength and quality for Greased Weasel, so for this I give it the big thumbs up. - Rovex 10X High Abrasion
Been using it 18 months on my second spool find it great some people complaint the knots snap but Iv had no issues cheap line and good quality . - Kamasan B940M
A nice fine wire hook ideal for flatties - Varivas Big Mouth Extra
Very strong hooks. I use them when fishing off my boat in the Bristol Channel where the big fish have the advantage of hanging back in the big tide pull and need bullying. I also use them on my big fish Norway rigs where I need a large gape to make sure the hook points are clear of the large fish baits. - Century Excalibur C Curve
A nice mixed ground rod that everyone wanted until the release of the eliminator T range appeared - Burnham Angling
good little shop in burnham on sea been there for years not a bad selection of tackle and bait for freshwater a bit limted on the sea side of things old bob only stocks rag worm no lug no frozen blacks but does have squid mackerel and sand eel in normally always friendly and happy to chat worth popping in if you that way - Korda Flexi Rig Swivel
Does what it says on the packet can't fault them - Musto Gore-Tex Middle Layer Salopettes
Simply the best salopettes I've ever had. Warm, tough wearing, reinforced knee pads, well fitted, easy movement, tight fastening at the base - 100% waterproof GoreTex. I'd go so far as to say they are the single best piece of fishing clothing I've ever purchased. Well worth the money, will las for years and have a full guarantee on remaining waterproof for 10 years. Keep them clean and this should be much longer. - Varivas Big Mouth
The perfect hook for smoothhounds, cod, rays or anything that may pull back a bit. The wide gape allows the ultra sharp point to stand proud of the bait giving greater potential for a positive hook up. They are incredibly light weight for their strength too. - Laura Dawn, Oban, Argyll & Bute. Skipper: Ronnie Campbell
Ronnie Campbell is a true gentleman Always willing to help and always a great day afloat wether going for the Big Girls (Common Skate) or general fishing 10/10 - Breakaway IMP Bait Clips
Imps are a nice compact clip that i find work well with the smaller hooks i use when match fishing. i prefer the impact shields for larger hooks/baits. The only problems i have found with the imps is that if the spring on the rig applies too much tension or if the cast is thumb braked too hard before the rig hits the sea, the small vane fails to flip round and release the hooks. - Sonik Gravity Surf 14' 4"
I am quite fond of this! Best on mixed ground and I have used mine out on the reefs, although I have others I would favour for rough ground. I match mine with a Penn 8000 fixed spool. - Petzl Ultra
Blinding bit of kit... literally! I've used mine almost exclusively for the last 5 years and cannot fault them. Probably the most comfortable head cradle I've used, lamp has 3 brightness settings, generally keep it on low unless casting or bringing in a decent fish. Used on low and medium setting it will see me through a very long session with no problems. A few years ago I did have a minor issues with a battery but returned to petzl and sorted straight away, nice to know if you do have issues they will be rectified easily and backed up by great customer service. - Varivas Semi Circle
My favourite Varivas pattern for garfish. The fish seem to hook up without necking the bait which is great if you intend to release the fish. - BNOG Guides
A fit for purpose mid price range guide that does the job - Breakaway Seat Box Back Rest Conversion
My fishing is much easier now I have the backrest it's made it a lot more comfy and far easier to carry - Titan Clothing
Good range of waterproof clothing that is ideal for boat and shore anglers. - Penn Fathom 15
Wicked reel .well made aswell . Just a shame it don't come magged - Breakaway Conversion Accessory Tray
Keeps everything nice and tidy an essental piece of kit - Princeton Tec Apex
I used one of these for a long time... and they are very good, reliable, light weight and cheap to buy. The problem is that they don't light up as bright on rechargeables as they do on standard batteries, and the batteries end up getting expensive. I found the best batteries to run them on were Lithium batteries, which seemed to make the light brighter and they lasted for ages. More expensive than alkaline batteries but ended up buying less of them. If you only occasionally do night fishing, or need a light for one of your kids to come with you now and again, these are perfect. If you need to use one frequently, spend extra and get a Petzl Ultra. - Cox & Rawle Uptide Hook
I like this hook for shore fishing when large baits are required the extra long shaft makes them perfect for loading up - SealSkinz Waterproof Cut Resistant Glove
Sealskinz is an ultra reliable brand! These gloves are waterproof, very comfortable and durable! - Century
live up to there reputation, only problem with them is i think i want another one - Century Kompressor S
Great rods great for casting and lovely bite detention casts a dream with a 5oz on the end of the line would recommend to any century fan - Kamasan B940
Used these for years before Varivas were available. Very sharp amd strong for their guage. - Daiwa Saltist 20H
Fantastic reels very strong yet can send a bait very far it comes into its own over the rough grounds - Abbotsbury Fishing Tackle, Weymouth
Perfect location to pop into on the way to fishing Chesil. Always has a good stock of bait. The fresh Dungey Blacks I've bought from there have been the best I've ever used. Shame the Whiting loved them so much that they couldn't get through to the Cod!! Has most the essentials in but isn't the most heavily stocked shop. Also, unless you're a midget like me, don't forget to duck as you go in the door! - Penn Fathom 15
Casts like a millionaire,cranks like a slosh. This reel is brilliant. Loud ratchet,easy to use power handle,good casting,smooth and powerful. This reel is a steal. Only problem I've had is the brake blocks disintegrating but I'm told a mag conversion corrects this. Didn't put me off however,I went and bought another!! - Century Kompressor SS
'The One That Got Away' Recently i purchased a Century Kompressor Super Sport the first session i used it i couldnt believe the feel through the rod and the bite detection was unreal. The rod had no problem whacking a sandeel wrap and a 7oz uk hooks lead long distances on the cumbria coastline.My best fish to date on my Kompressor is a 10lb 6oz thornback ray,the rod handled and coped with the fish really well in a strong tide.So far i am very pleased with this rod and look forward to using it in the future. Thanks for reading EH - Christchurch Angling Centre, Bournemouth
The best quality bait tackle and advice in the area. The expert staff are friendly and truly helpful a positive experience for any angler expert or novice. - Damiltech Solutions Tray Toppa
Great bit of kit. My leads used to be all over the bottom of the box, now they are all nice and tidy in the Topa Tray. Excellent service from Damiltech too. - Skarnsundet Fjordcentre
What can I say about this outstanding fishing location top digs and a top guide on site.This place makes dreams come true not every chuck is a 40lber but I did manage two over that in my first trip out with Phil and been going back ever since plenty of species with a very real chance of a few Pb's. - Super Match Fishing Rigs
Excellent rigs and a great service from Liam
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