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Rods
At The Angling Centre West Bay we choose what we believe to be some of the best fishing rods within each price point. We cover all disaplines of fishing rods from Boat Rod, Beach Rods, Carp Rod, Coarse Rod, Fly Rods, Lure Rods from all major brands including Daiwa, Drennan, Penn, Hardy, Greys, Sonik, Major Craft plus many more.
Penn Tidal XR Hybrid 420-480 LR 100-250g
1580087
The PENN® Tidal XR Solid Carbon Lowrider rods are part of the new and exclusive PENN® Tidal surfcasting concept. The Tidal XR Solid Carbon lowrider rods have a very slim and lightweight blank which is made of a mixture of 30T and 40T carbon. The responsive blank also features carbon X-wrap technology, which makes the blank even more powerful and reduces twisting, resulting in improved casting accuracy and extreme casting properties. The sensitive, solid tip is making sure that you will not miss a single bite. Finished with Saltwater proof Fuji Alconite Lowrider guides and a special X-shrink casting grip, these rods are finished in the best possible way.
£279.99
£239.99
Penn Tidal XT 8000 Longcast Spool
1609312
Spare spool for the PENN® Tidal XT, available in size 8000 and 7000. A spare spool allows for extra flexibility when the situation changes on the bank or when you want to change tactics, it is not always practical to take several rods and reels with you. Being able to quickly change setup by means of a new spare spool with a different type of line is an economical and quick alternative to a completely new rod with reel.
£29.99
£28.99
Shakespeare SALT XT 13ft 3Pcs Beachcaster Rod
1544330
The Shakespeare SALT XT Beachcaster is a unique rod for it’s price. By using the best quality carbon, the medium-fast tapered blank is very powerful and strong, but also has a very low diameter. The action produces a deeper feel in the blank and allows to switch between techniques depending on the situation
£129.99
£69.99
Shakespeare SALT XT Long 15ft 4-8oz Surfcasting Rod
1544328
The Shakespeare SALT XT Long Surf is designed with a very powerful but slim blank to deliver maximum casting distance with both mono or braided lines. By using a high grade carbon, the blank is very slim but has still plenty of power to launch your rig a long way.
£129.99
£69.99
SUNSET ESTIVA POWER 14ft - 4-7oz - 2 Equal sections
STSRJ8868142
Sunset Estiva Power 142 is a UK style 14′ 2 piece shore rod that has many of the features you would expect in a top-end surf rod except 1 important thing and that’s the price!
Sunset have designed the Sunset Estiva Power 142 to have a more powerful yet lighter blank that will suit every casting ability easily. An all round action means the Sunset Estiva Power 142 is at home fishing on clean ground as well as in the rougher stuff.
£208.99
£119.99
Daiwa Specialist 7ft Dropshot 1-9g
DDS702ULSAU
Designed for light lure work such as tiny spoons, plugs and soft lures, this rod is guaranteed to make every fish a joy to catch. This model features a spliced solid carbon tip for added sensitivity.
£69.99
£59.99
ESP 12' Terry Hearn 3¼lb Classic
RETH12325
This rod has been extensively tested and refined to Terry's exacting standards. Added to the existing range of 12’ 9” models at Terry’s request for a lighter 12’ rod for smaller venues. The three new 12’ Terry Hearns are available in Classic 3.0lb (40mm ringing), Classic 3.25lb (50mm) and Distance
£229.00
Fox Spomb Rod - 12ft LR
DRD002
New rods designed purposely for casting out loaded Spombs. Also ideal for use with Fox Impact Spod. Ultra-high modulus carbon with Interlaminar resin. Multidirectional Nanofibre. Black Minima guides. 50mm butt ring on all three models. Fuji 18mm DPS reel seat. Three models available 12ft Medium Range, 12ft Long Range and 13ft Long Range.
£174.99
Hardy Ultralite Sintrix NSX 9ft #5
1521734
The award winning Ultralite range of fly rods features SINTRIX NSX construction. This proprietary material is based on our industry changing original SINTRIX technolgy that has been combined with a second classified material allowing us to build an even lighter and stronger fly rod.
This lighter weight material provides targeted modification of the blank design while further strengthening the blank strength. The net result is a lighter and more responsive rod that allows the angler to "feel" the line load during the casting stroke, giving a greater degree of control than ever before.
The reel seat on the Ultralite is a masterpiece of form and function-moving more of the rod's weight behind the hand giving unsurpassed in-hand balance. The single start threading resist the reel loosening under heavy use and has a keyed body to further ensure a snug and aligned fit for your reel.
£729.99
£669.00
Hardy Ultralite Sintrix NSX 9ft6" #6
1521737
The award winning Ultralite range of fly rods features SINTRIX NSX construction. This proprietary material is based on our industry changing original SINTRIX technolgy that has been combined with a second classified material allowing us to build an even lighter and stronger fly rod.
This lighter weight material provides targeted modification of the blank design while further strengthening the blank strength. The net result is a lighter and more responsive rod that allows the angler to "feel" the line load during the casting stroke, giving a greater degree of control than ever before.
The reel seat on the Ultralite is a masterpiece of form and function-moving more of the rod's weight behind the hand giving unsurpassed in-hand balance. The single start threading resist the reel loosening under heavy use and has a keyed body to further ensure a snug and aligned fit for your reel.
£719.98
Hardy Ultralite Sintrix NSX 9ft6" #7
1521738
The award winning Ultralite range of fly rods features SINTRIX NSX construction. This proprietary material is based on our industry changing original SINTRIX technolgy that has been combined with a second classified material allowing us to build an even lighter and stronger fly rod.
This lighter weight material provides targeted modification of the blank design while further strengthening the blank strength. The net result is a lighter and more responsive rod that allows the angler to "feel" the line load during the casting stroke, giving a greater degree of control than ever before.
The reel seat on the Ultralite is a masterpiece of form and function-moving more of the rod's weight behind the hand giving unsurpassed in-hand balance. The single start threading resist the reel loosening under heavy use and has a keyed body to further ensure a snug and aligned fit for your reel.
£719.99
JRC Defender 12ft 3lb
1544996
Representing unbelievable value, the Defender Rod series will suit every new or intermediate -level carp angler who needs a combination of real value for money backed with solid JRC performance.
£59.99
Penn Tidal X 423 K-Hybrid - 100-250g
1621325
The PENN® Tidal X Hybrid Sensitip K-type rods are part of the new and exclusive PENN® Tidal surfcasting concept. The Tidal X Hybrid Sensitip K-type rods have a very slim and lightweight blank which is made of a mixture of 24T and 30T carbon. The responsive blank also features carbon X-wrap technology, which makes the blank even more powerful and reduces twisting, resulting in improved casting accuracy and extreme casting properties.
£159.99
Penn Tidal XR Beach Caster Sliding RS 13ft - 112-225g
1573276
PENN Tidal XR is part of the new and exclusive Tidal Surfcasting Concept in PENN. The Tidal XR Beach casters with sliding reel seats have been especially designed to be used with either a fixed spool reel or multiplier and are equipped with the new SW proof Fuji-O deep pressed frame guides. The blanks are built with a mixture of high modulus 30/40T carbon to ensure a lightweight, responsive and very slim blank. Next to that, the special Carbon X-Wrap technology adds to the strength of the and also decreased twisting, thereby improving casting accuracy and control. The strong glow in the dark paint makes it also easy to see bites during low light conditions and next to that, they are all equipped with a special X-Shrink casting grip to give maximum control during your cast.
£150.00
Penn Tidal XR Beach Caster Sliding RS 14ft - 112-225g
1573277
PENN Tidal XR is part of the new and exclusive Tidal Surfcasting Concept in PENN. The Tidal XR Beach casters with sliding reel seats have been especially designed to be used with either a fixed spool reel or multiplier and are equipped with the new SW proof Fuji-O deep pressed frame guides. The blanks are built with a mixture of high modulus 30/40T carbon to ensure a lightweight, responsive and very slim blank. Next to that, the special Carbon X-Wrap technology adds to the strength of the and also decreased twisting, thereby improving casting accuracy and control. The strong glow in the dark paint makes it also easy to see bites during low light conditions and next to that, they are all equipped with a special X-Shrink casting grip to give maximum control during your cast.
£199.99
Penn Wrath II Surfcast -14ft 100-250g
1581622
The PENN® Wrath® II Surfcasting rods are the ultimate surfcasting rods for every angler who is looking for a surfcasting rod with a great value for price. The graphite composite material combined with the stainless steel guides with titanium oxide inserts result in great durability.
£119.99
£109.99
Shakespeare Firebird Carp Combo 12ft 3lb
1549714
The firebird Combos are perfect for anglers looking for a reliable product without breaking the bank. They display strong and attractive Firebird artwork and cosmetics that stand out in store and appeal to anglers of all ages. These multi-piece or telescopic rods are perfect for the holiday/seasonal market as well as occasional anglers.
£44.99
Shakespeare Sigma Fly Combo 9ft #6
1407323
The Shakespeare Sigma Fly Combo is a pre-made and ready to go, fly fishing kit that offers anglers excellent value for money. This combo includes the sleek Sigma Fly Rod, the Sigma fly reel, all loaded with backing and a complementary WF fly line.
£79.94
Sonik VaderX RS Carp Rod 12ft 3lb
AC0025
The Sonik Vader X RS Carp Rods offer carp anglers a sleek black armoured blank finish. The updated series sports a super-light M-SERIES which gives the rod tip phenomenal recovery speed for even better crisp and accurate casting.
Constructed from slim, lightweight armoured carbon blank, the rod offers progressive casting action with superfast tip recovery. The super-light M-SERIES DL black guides ensure protection for your line as well as the hard-wearing anti-frap ceramic tip ring which lowers the risk of losing a fish.
£64.99
£54.99
Sonik Xtractor Cork 10ft 3.25LB
SXRCR030CRK
With the increase in popularity of short, retractable butt carp rods, the new XTRACTOR carp rods fill a real gap in the market for affordable top-quality rods that are easy to transport due to their short pack down lengths. Two 9 models and two 10 models with test curves ranging from 2.75lb to 3.5lb make up the range, with pack down lengths of 44 and 50. The super-slim matt black, part-telescopic carbon fibre blanks have plenty of reserve power in the butt section and a fast tip recovery to give surprising performance whether casting or playing large fish close in or at range. Lightweight black M-Series DL guides with anti-frap tip, 17mm DPS reel seat, full retro slim-cork handle, custom line clip and a black anodised butt cap, laser etched with S logo completes a top-quality specification. Ideal matched with the custom Sonik Xtractor rod sleeves, which are available in 9 and 10 lengths and can be easily connected for safe, effective transportation.
£89.99
£74.99
Tronix Pro Guerilla Flattie GT - 11ft 1-3oz
TRGFL33
Designed to be held for long periods of time when fishing in the surf for flatfish, this is a lightweight, fast taper rod, ideal for hitting savage flattie rattles. The hybrid tip is super sensitive, so you can feel every bite, whether it’s a small dab or a ferocious flounder. The tip is white to make bite recognition, in low light levels, easier.
£79.99
Tronixpro Guerilla Bass GT 2pc - 11’6″ (56-112g | 2-4oz)
TRGBA35
A fast taper blank made from lightweight, high-grade carbon. We’ve made this rod as light as we possibly can for the price point, so it can be held for long periods of time when standing in the surf feeling for bass bites. The rod features a glass tip, so bites can be felt easier, but, it retains plenty of power in the tip and throughout the blank that allows an angler to react fast and set the hook with ease. The rod is suitable for all estuary, surf, and rough ground bass fishing scenarios. The butt section features a 1k carbon weave and the tip section has extra strengthening tape. It comes fitted with metal collars, premium K guides and a DPS reel seat plus EVA take apart grips. The glass tip is white, for easy bite indication.
£89.99
Daiwa D Trout Fly Combo 9FT 7/8W
DTF9074-#7/8
Based on the excellent Daiwa Trout S4 Fly Rods these boxed combos come complete with a loaded reel and tapered line ready for a day on the bank.
The Trout S4 Fly rods have medium fast action blanks which give anglers a wide mix of versatility and performance. This kind of action makes these rods far more suitable across a range of anglers from beginners to experts. The blanks have a strong and light weight construction and have a low glare matte finish.
The 4 piece construction makes these rods easy to transport. There are aluminium oxide stripper guides fitted throughout and the handle is made from quality cork with a matte black aluminium reel seat.
The rod also includes a hook keeper ring to wind your line in tight when walking from place to place. The range includes a variety of models that cover river and stream fishing to river and still-water and reservoir fishing.
£64.99