Beachmasters are awesome, but not really a soft-tipped rod which you chuck big baits out with and wait to buckle over. Not sure if this comes across as I meant it but I can explain further if need be. Not a huge downfall, more a personal thing.

Great for sliding and casting big baits which less picky fish are likely to pick up (e.g. sharks, rays). Definitely worth the money if you're after something that can stop just about anything that swims past

 Bit hard to follow thete hutch. 

I use a Assasin medium. Was casting 10oz and fillet bait with the heavy tip at wagoe on the weekend. First time lve used the heavy tip in 2 years. The medium tip is usually all you need. good upto 8oz and has some balls.

The finger stall is easy to use.

One down fall is the cheap ass guides they use. Mine have rust stained no matter how much l clean it. Had to relace one due to the guide ring coming out.

 Cheers for the comments fellas , sounds like the beachmaster is exactly what I'm looking for . Pitty about the cheap guides though ! Hard to find a good beachy with high quality components . 

Which model do yous have ? As there is a medium fssc and also the medium xl which seem to have minimal difference in the specs ? 

Cheers 

 for something different you should check out the Century rods in the UK. The company has set most of the casting records across the world and a long heritage in superior blanks. I have an Excalibur J curve - the softest of the three rods in the set, it can lump out 6 oz of lead and a bait over 100m no problems at all. But I happily use it off the cliffs with 8 -10 oz or larger and big heavy baits. The C curve and TT are uber stiff and will happily lump out big baits btu do not necessarily do well with lesser weights unless loaded up correctly. 

Being as the rods are built for heavy shore fishing for north atlantic species (Cod and the like over extremely heavy ground) or for swinging baits out miles for smaller fish on sand flats, the tip sensitivty is outstanding but they have enormous power in the backbone.

Quality surpasses that of Assassin by a country mile and the other big benefit is you can fish the OH spine with fixed spool very versatile as they have a sliding reel mount and the guides are excellent. But they are not cheap.

13-14ft. from many years back   message me if interested

When I grow up I want to buy a Century rod too.

I have 2 Assassins, 3 purglas rods and have owned 2 Poseidons as well.

my 2c worth is:

Assassins are good rods, cast well etc, but as stated, the eyes are problematic. I have the 10 oz HMG, that thing will launch the kitchen sink further than I go on holiday, if you are strong enough to cast it.

The Pureglas seems to be more robust (it can hand a few knocks) it is heavier but very versatile, love mine, they also come in a myriad of options (both length and casting weight)

Poseidon are not bad, competition to the above, but not in the same class as the Assassin

then there is the Century range (used by the pros in the casting world champs, these are in a class of thier own) As said above, when I grow up I'm gonna get me one.

 Mate uses a custom built poseidon. The things a beast. Certainly feels lighter and better than my assasin

We were both fishing wagoe last weekend , having to cast 10oz due to conditions,  mate with his poseidon and me with the assasin. My mate was certainly doing it easier due to the fact hes 6ft+ and 100kgs compared to me shorter and 70kgs soaking wet.

Most of these rods will handle 10ozs easily but having the strenght to cast it for a period of time is another thing. 

 Awesome info fellas , cheers for the suggestions