Hi all,
I'm new here, and only recently getting into fishing since many years ago when my dad used to take me to the jetty.
Not long ago my father in law gave me an old single piece beach rod, which needs some repair, and I'm considering getting into it as a fun project to learn about rod basics.
The rod is currently 3.3m, with a broken tip (yes, I hear the gasp), it'll never be a great rod, just a fun beach blaster. It will also need the grips re-done, and the guides re-strung.
I've never owned anything more than small estuary rods before, and I would like to hear some experienced minds share their wisdom.
It also doesn't have a reel, and I don't know how to tell if it is alvey potential - if possible, I'd like an easy rod that can handle the sand etc. Although, I've never used an alvey before.
In my mind I'd be hoping for a salmon/tailor, maybe small shark or small mulloway if I'm lucky.
How much will the shortened tip matter?
When I re-strung the guides, how much will the distances between matter?
Should I put a tip guide straight on the end, or add some extension?
Do I need a heat gun to re-do the grip?
Is there any coating that this will need over the length for protection?
Many thanks for any info to my many questions and long winded post.
Cheers.