With three interchangeable tips, a rash of rings and a raft of fishing applications, the Fox Conqueror Multi Match is a surf rod that doesn’t conform to tired standards. Steve …
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Ugly Stik is a longstanding name from the Shakespeare stable that’s rooted in quality stretching back many years. There have been numerous different Ugly Stik boat and uptide rod incarnations, …
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Daiwa’s Tournament Global boat rod is unlike any other that Des Westmore has handled. Clearly compact and powerful, but how would it perform? International boat angler, David Proudfoot has considerable …
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There is now a staggering amount of choice in compact multi-section travel rods, but quality varies enormously. Des Westmore has fished with numerous examples and now turns his attention to …
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Hiro products are widely associated with excellent design, high quality and supreme performance. Experienced boat angler Dave Proudfoot is a fan of the Portuguese company’s gear, but the latest Hiro …
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Fixed spools for boat fishing are really catching on, but rods to correctly accommodate them have been conspicious absentees. Now enter the colourful Grauvell Teklon 2400 boat rod with inter-changeable …
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IAN GOLDS rods are finally here. Planet Sea Fishing tasked renowned caster and international beach angler Iain Graham with casting the stink out of them. His findings are delivered here …
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Boat angler Les McBride believes test tackle should be pushed to the limit in honest ‘crash test’ style reviews. True to his word, he does his best to break Daiwa’s …
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It cannot be news to any regular boat or shore angler that multi-tip rods are becoming ever more common. Here Des Westmore tests a top of the range multi-tip boat …
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After a solid 24 months of fishing abuse, Des Westmore and friends present a collective opinion on the modestly priced Greys G Series range of boat rods which retail at …