I'd like to get a new setup. I have some experience fishing rock & surf with 12-14ft rods and multiplier but am no good at casting with a multiplier (my dad always did the casting). I'd like a decentish (read: not too expensive but not rubbish) coffee grinder and 12-14ft kit that won't be too expensive in case I don't take the hobby up full time.
What would you consider to be a solid beginner kit? What size reel and rod do you recommend for fishing from a sandy shore and from the rocks for edibles - bluefish, cob, galjoen, piggies, etc. 2-10kg preferably.
Also what rig should I use? I'm familiar with 1x swivel with hook + trace off the top eye and bottle sinker + trace off the bottom eye - hook trace 2/3 of sinker trace length wise (not sure what it's called?)... Also familiar with running sinker with extra swivel plus trace before hook trace for rocky areas.
What weight sinkers go with what size rod? And what size reel? Any recommendations for a decent setup? Should I be going 14.6+ rod for a decent cast? What about leaders - I see a lot of braid in use....
Thanks in advance. Sorry for all the questions!
I plan to fish with sandprawn, squid, pilchard, red bait, pink prawn, maybe mudprawn from time to time.
P.s. I'm based in the eastern half of the EC near Kei Mouth.
Ta!
