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| The best beach rods money can buy |
| 01/01/2005 |
| Sea Angler |
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The best beach rods money can buy…
Tested: Rods from ₤159.95 to ₤310
Sea Angler’s John Holden and Alan Yates test the best beach rods on the market.
Shimano Aspire 130M – Sea Angler Review
John says:
At 500g, this is as light as a feather, yet capable of driving an 8oz sinker like a missile. Along with the Suveran RX it is the best rod in the group. It’s an ideal rod for those who want to stretch the distance without losing fishing refinement. It was obvious that the rod was developed by people who know what good casting is all about; few achieve a precise balance of stiffness and speed in exactly the right areas of the blank. Here the Aspire is excellent – smooth, efficient and usable.
At its best when pendulum casting with a low-set reel, it is handy off the ground. The relatively firm tip helps. Not for beginners, but it is nowhere near as critical as casting weapons are expected to be. The rod is happiest fishing with 6oz of lead and big baits in a lively sea, but handles 4-5oz well. It is one of the few rods here that excels with smaller sinkers.
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