Daiwa Sandstorm

geggy_poos · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject: Daiwa Sandstorm

i might be purchasing a sandstorm just would like to know what you think of the rod. i live on the south coast and fish mainly sandy beaches so i think this rod is ideal!

thanks in advance
greg

kieran · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

yeh its a top medium priced rod

but i have heard complaints of it being too heavy ?

its up too you take a look at your tackle shop and see.

nice looking rod though. cool

eccles · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject:

Personally I think they are a bit expensive for what you get - relatively heavy and a bit too floppy at the top from what I have seen (one of my mates has one).

geggy_poos · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:02 pm Post subject:

i am not paying full price for one im paying more like half price

greg

kieran · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject:

i wouldnt get one unless youre absolutely certain you can put the power in it..

you dont want a rod thats to heavy and stiff for you so have a go with it first!

is it for a fs or multi?? cool

welshsteve · Occasional Joined: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 152 Location: Barry

I'm confused is the rod too heavy and stiff or is it too floppy?

gazza76 · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

hiya greg

to be honest i heard crap reports about the rod and when i went fishing with dannypanter i ask as he has the sandstorm and it aint too heavy its a nice rod only thing i found with it was the butt its thick but every time ive fished with danny he aint had a bad work to say about it .

gary

ric · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject:

Got a friend with a sandstorm and he is very happy with it. It is thicker at the base of the rod, but so is my supercast 13ft. Its not a big issue at all IMO. If you can get it half price, then go have a look ( you wont buy a rod before handling it, would you ????).

cookiemonster · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 3:35 am Post subject:

what sort of price would you be looking at for a new sandstorm. As am going to look at it in my local tackle shop next time i'm in there but don't want to be ripped off..............Colin

geggy_poos · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:26 am Post subject:

i think a new sandstorms are about £90-£100 pound. i have felt the rod in my tackle shop and it feels great big grin

so i will probably get the rod big grin

thanks for help greg

samee · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:59 am Post subject:

I was thinking about getting the sandstorm but then i saw the shakespeare salt. I havent got a word to say against it, its brilliant and its around £60.

Hope you like whatever rod you do get

Sam