fishfry

How do you think this rod would go for targeting snapper off the rocks as well? Versatile enough or better getting a different outfit?

You are a legend mate, thanks again for your clear advice. Will take the rod angle tip on the sand with me after I buy the surf classic!

Thanks mate, very helpful. How will the surf classic medium go with loading up some 10kg line if I was targeting tailor or Jews? Line rating feels restricted with only 5-8kg. On the other hand, how does the surf classic heavy feel? Is it sensitive enough for catching bream etc

Been reading through this forum on and off over the years, thanks for the input from everyone. I’ve casually fished my whole life but have never given surf and rock fishing a proper crack. I’m keen to get a good surf and rock bait fishing set up and target bigger type fish like greenbacks, Jews, king, snapper but also bread and butter type fish like flatty, whiting, bream etc. I am looking to get a Gary Howard rod with an Alvey reel set up. For those that have experience with GH rods - what’s the difference between the greenback and the surf classic? I’m leaning towards the greenback as it has a higher line rating so I can target the bigger fish if I need to but would the surf classic handle them ok as well? Or are there other rods you might recommend to suit an Alvey reel? thanks