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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 Elite 423 KWAG Hybrid - 100-250g
1558902
This is the flagship of the PENN® Tidal surf casting concept. These blanks have been years in development. Working together with some of the best experts in Europe, the elite series it built by the elite, to give you the best possibilities you can find in a surf rod. To accomplish this, PENN® had to push the boundaries further that they have ever done before.
£349.99
Shakespeare Salt Surf & Pier - 10ft 4-6oz
1544303
SALT is the new SW concept in Shakespeare for all new and avid anglers at a very attractive price point. There is a wide range of surfcasting rods available, ranging from 10 to 15ft. Whether you are fishing from a pier or from a beach, there is always a rod that will suit your fishing style. The carbon composite blanks are giving the rod enough power to make far casting possible. The SALT Surfcasting rods are the perfect rods for all anglers who are looking for good quality material with an incredible value for money.
£59.99
Shakespeare SALT XT Bass - 11ft 6Inch 2-4oz
1548603
The Shakespeare SALT XT Bass is designed to give bass anglers the maximum feeling and bite detection while using a super slim and lightweight blank for long holding comfort. The high grade carbon blank has a fast taper and the power flow is designed in such a way that you can react as quickly as possible on a bite to achieve a higher hook-up ratio. Because of the 2-4oz rating and length of 11ft6, the rod is perfect for estuary, surf and rough ground bass applications. To ensure maximum casting properties, the rod has an anti-slip X-wrap shrink butt and rubber bulb to make long fishing sessions as comfortable as possible. As well, due to the special SW proof K-type guides, the line cannot get entangled around the guides any more, preventing knots or breakages.
£99.99
£92.99
Tronix Pro Guerilla GT-X - 13'9" 4-8oz
TRGGTX42
Featuring a glass tip, the GT-X is a fantastic rod when you want to fish with increased sensitivity, it will register feint bites at distance with ease. It also helps with casting, all but eliminating “bite back” when power casting.
£109.99
Tronix Pro Guerilla TT-F - 13'9" 4-8oz
TRGTTF42
Designed for use with fixed spool reels, this slim, lightweight, and responsive beachcaster features a 24mm butt with 1K carbon weave for strength, quality shrink tube for comfort, premium K guides, and a fixed DPS reel seat.
£109.99
Akios FURY FX450 TT Twin Tip
100421
The original FURY range of rods quickly became one of the best-selling choices on the market, and now this new, enhanced version is poised to be even more popular.
The new Akios FURY FX450 TT Twin Tip builds on the original’s success, featuring an upgraded carbon-mesh reinforced butt section that delivers increased power.
£199.99
Daiwa Black Widow + | 10ft 3lb
BW+0300-AX
Suited to smaller venues, shorter casting ranges and where any boat work is required there are two 10’ models in 3.0 and 3.5lb test curves. Offering amazing handling and delightful fish control, these are complimented by a meaty but still light 10’ 4.5lb Spod/Marker.
£44.99
Drennan Acolyte Plus 13ft Float Rod
RMACPL130
Featuring a super-slim blank but with extra strength to punch out larger floats and control quality fish like carp, tench and chub easier. It's perfectly matched with reel lines from 4lb to 6lb+ and hooklengths from 3lb (0.13mm) to 5lb (0.16mm).
£239.00
Drennan Acolyte Ultra 12ft Float Rod
RMACUL120
The 12ft Acolyte Ultra float rod boasts an exceptionally slim, high modulus carbon blank that is a real pleasure to use.
£219.95
Drennan Red Range Carp 10ft - 2.75TC
RMRH01
Red Range 10ft 2¾lb Carp Rod
Engineered with a progressive action, this rod delivers exceptional casting distance and pinpoint accuracy, helping you reach those hard-to-hit spots on carp lakes.
Despite its power, it remains forgiving when it matters most, reducing hook pulls at the net and cushioning the powerful lunges of big carp during the fight.
Designed specifically with large carp in mind, it offers the perfect balance of strength and sensitivity, making it a versatile choice for every aspect of carp fishing.
£54.99
ESP Quickdraw 4K - 10ft 2¾lb
REAA07
10ft Quickdraw 4K
With a compact 50" (127cm) pack-down length, these rods are ideal for anglers on the move, perfect for smaller vehicles and even easier to carry when paired with Quickdraw rod sleeves.
£119.99
PENN Tidal Africa 403 – 600–800g | Heavy-Duty Surfcasting Rod
1548370
PENN Tidal is the new and exclusive Surfcasting Series in PENN. The PENN Tidal Africa is a super powerful and strong that is capable of casting big baits or heavy leads without any effort. The special K-type guides are tangle free and are SW proof to make sure you will not get any issues with casting, even in windy conditions. Next to that, the has a special X-wrap casting grip and is equipped with a metal gimbal at the butt with EVA cap.
£189.99
£129.99
Penn Tidal XT Beach Caster
16363
The Penn Tidal XT Beach Caster is available in three different options, all designed to be used with either a fixed spool reel or multiplier and are fitted with the latest saltwater proof Fuji Alconite deep pressed frame guides. All blanks are built with a mixture of high modulus 36/40T 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 decreases twisting, thereby improving casting accuracy and control.
From £154.99
Penn Tidal XT K-Type Hybrid Sensitip 14ft | 100–300g Surf Rod
1636307
The PENN® Tidal XT Solid Carbon Sensitip K-type rods are part of the new and exclusive PENN® Tidal surfcasting concept. The Tidal XT Solid Carbon Sensitip K-type rods have a very slim and lightweight blank which is made of a mixture of 36T 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.
£189.99
£159.99
Daiwa Light Rock Rods
DAIWALRR
Designed to fish miniature lures around the jetties, piers and rocks, targeting the many smaller species that are just fun to catch. The blank on the rod is ultra-slim and constructed from high-grade material. This provides the enhanced feel, as well as enhanced control, and it supports the light rod tips in their bite detecting abilities. You’ll be able to feel everything with this Daiwa LRF rod. The rod blank is furnished to the high standard that you’ll have come to demand from a top-end piece of Daiwa machinery. This includes a Fuji reel seat and Fuji K Alconite guides. These ensure that your LRF reel is held in the perfect position, whilst also ensuring that your line can travel friction-free along your rod. The grip of the rod has been split, for your comfort, and it is manufactured from Duplon material. This ensures that you can enjoy a firm grip on your rod throughout your use. The rod has a two-piece construction, for ease of storage or transportation.
From £89.99
Drennan Acolyte Ultra 15ft Float Rod
RMACUL150
It is particularly suitable for river fishing, as the crisp tip section offers supreme line control with stick floats, wagglers and bolo floats. The extra length of this three-piece rod is also a great asset when tackling deeper swims.
£259.95
Greys Lance 8ft Fly Rod - Weight 4
1571269
The Lance series of single-handed fly rods is the perfect introduction to the Greys performance fly rod range. Manufactured with an intermediate modulus carbon fibre material the Lance delivers performance well above its price with standard features including high quality all-alloy reel seats, quality cork grips and alignment dots. This concise range of performance fly rods offers both novice and experienced anglers alike the oppertunity to experience the Greys difference first hand.
£149.99
£139.99
Greys Lance 9ft 6 Fly Rod - Weight 7
1571274
The Lance series of single-handed fly rods is the perfect introduction to the Greys fly rod range.
Built on an intermediate modulus carbon fibre blank the Lance delivers performance well above its price. This family of performance fly rods offers both novice and experienced anglers alike quality features including high quality all-alloy reel seats, quality cork grips and alignment dots.
£189.99
£167.49
Greys Lance 9ft 6 Fly Rod - Weight 8
1571275
The Lance series of single-handed fly rods is the perfect introduction to the Greys fly rod range.
Built on an intermediate modulus carbon fibre blank the Lance delivers performance well above its price. This family of performance fly rods offers both novice and experienced anglers alike quality features including high quality all-alloy reel seats, quality cork grips and alignment dots.
£169.99
£149.94
Greys Lance 9ft Fly Rod - Weight 5
1571271
The Lance series of single-handed fly rods is the perfect introduction to the Greys performance fly rod range. Manufactured with an intermediate modulus carbon fibre material the Lance delivers performance well above its price with standard features including high quality all-alloy reel seats, quality cork grips and alignment dots. This concise range of performance fly rods offers both novice and experienced anglers alike the oppertunity to experience the Greys difference first hand.
£179.99
£154.99
Greys Lance 9ft Fly Rod - Weight 6
1571272
The Lance series of single-handed fly rods is the perfect introduction to the Greys fly rod range.
Built on an intermediate modulus carbon fibre blank the Lance delivers performance well above its price. This family of performance fly rods offers both novice and experienced anglers alike quality features including high quality all-alloy reel seats, quality cork grips and alignment dots.
£159.99
£142.99
PENN Conflict Tataki Boat - 7'4" 20-150g
1544289
The PENN Conflict Tataki Boat is especially designed for tataki style squid fishing, following the latest Japanese trends. Due to the use of only the best carbon materials combined with carbon X-wrap technology and the best quality components, this is unique in its class. Due to usage of high modulus carbon in combination with many carbon components we have created a very sensitive yet lightweight, so you can enjoy fishing without any effort all day long.
£84.99
£79.99
Penn Squadron III Uptide - 2.9m 6-10oz
1558391
Offering exceptional value for money, the PENN Squadron III Travel SW Spin series feature modern blank action designs combined with a stunning look. The 24T Carbon blank has a short butt long tip design and is designed for casting your bait away from the boat. The tip section cushions the movement of the boat preventing the lead from becoming dislodged from the seabed and also will perfectly shows the bites. The lower end of the rod has plenty of power to deal with large fish such as smoothhounds, rays and cod. The slim and fast action blanks are finished with saltwater proof guides and combined with high-density ergonomically shaped EVA handles, these rods are built to last.
£119.99
£107.99
PENN Squall II Trolling Casting Rod - 5ft 6Inch 20-50lb
1558904
The PENN Squall II rods is a rod range that has been designed to cover all drifting and trolling styles from the boat, matching perfectly with the PENN Squall II reels. The rods are constructed with a one-piece tubular glass blank and a solid tip to help prevent breakage.
£129.99