a penn spinfisher is a bit cheaper around 150-200 bucks but one of the most reliable and proven reels their is, they come in sizes i think to 950 and tough anything

fishing either 10kg or 15kg - cambells in leederville have snyderglas rods in stock

Sam,

I also think that the Penn Spinfishers are very good value for money, I have two of the 850SSM.They are a good solid reel that will give you very good service and can take a few knocks. The 750 or 850 size should be fine for what you are planning.

BCF have these for around $220 but in reality you can pick them for around the $120 mark if you look around. You might even luck out and find the reel & rod in a beach fishing combo.

Good Luck.... Steve 

a couple of good options.
I would have a look at the LiveFibre rods in the 12 foot or 13 foot size. They are both two piece. The 12 foot comes in at $199 and the 13 foot Surf Trophy is $239.
You couild match eiether of those to a 6500 Shimano baitrunner at $265 or a 950ssm Penn Spinfisher at $229.

vote for baitrunner here

awesome reel . i've got 2 of the 4500's now. 

Hi Sam

I recently got a xzoga 10ft surf rod that Matt from Tackleshack got me. Its awesome and handles all my surf needs. Not sure where abouts you live but Tackleshack is really good. They always do their best to give you a good deal on anything. Matt showed me his 12ft Xzoga rod and I wanted one straight away, unfortunately I'm out of money and the missus won't let me get it so it's not gonna happen any time soon. I got a Shimano Twin Power 6000 and it matches perfectly.

I also got a 12ft old school surf rod but it's too heavy for me to use. I can barely cast it as I am only 5ft 9 and 80kg.

The comfort of the new graphite rods is ridiculous and is the way to go for me.

Definetely make sure you check out some of the new lighter rods as you'll be holding them for a long time and might get tiring with a heavy rod.

I reckon you could get a stradic for bout $250 to $300 from BCF.Most of the shimano's are pretty good though. I had a look at the new Baitrunners but not really a big fan.

I use 20lb mono for tailor. Probably go heavier if you need.

I'm sure if you call the Tackleshack or Oceanside tackle they'll give you some excellent suggestions and will be willing to help.

mate i fish beach and ive got a new spheros and it is beaut great for tailor, samon and heaps of grunt to pull in those big mullas/bronzies and has a big spool .

just a stupid suggestion ?? if your chasing mulla's and salmon why not get an alvey ?? yeah i know its got no gears but it aint going to die from salt and sand either  .. plus the line capacity kills a eggbeater (in case you hook a ray/shark)

just a sugestion :)

The reels are very well priced and bullet proof. No issues with dumping in the sand and then simply washing in the surf.

Sure you have no mechanical drag but even more reason for toughness in that environment. And its not hard you use your palm as drag. And due to reel you get much better casting distnce than an eggbeater.

I would seriously have a look

Mine is still going strong (both rod and reel) and I bought them mid 80's.

Was in bcf last night as a mate wanted some advice. There is plenty of options but I would go a Wilson or Live Fibre myself. In the bunbury shop they were between $120-230.

Otherwise is you prefer an eggbeater then as above go the penn spinfisher but same brand rods.

There are plenty of us here in the SW that surf fish.

Where you located? I can teach you how to use an alvey.

Got the perfect surf beach spot but its a two day drive......

Thanks heaps for all the advice from everyone, really appreciate it. Sorry i havent replyed sooner. Well it seems that the setup to go with is the Penn Spinfisher and a Wilson LiveFibre, will go check them out then.

I didnt actually consider an Alvey cuz ive never used one before. I like my eggbeaters but could always give it a shot.

Damo6230 im in Harvey. How hard is it to use an Alvey?

Thanks again everyone for all the advice.

alveys are a good choice if you want one of the toughest reels on the market but it can get annoying if you have the smaller models the retrieve is slow and they are pricey but they wont let you down, its not hard to use alveys just like learning to use a baitcaster or any other reel for the first time

Well went and checked out all the above mentioned toys today and they all look the goods. The spinfisher/livefibre combo seemed like it would work pretty well together.

But the Alvey reels were very well priced and do seem pretty bulletproof thats for sure. So im still considering it. Might have to take you up on the offer of testing yours sometime in the next few weeks Damo6230.

Hard decision haha.

dropped you a PM

cheers

Damo

mate i got a baitrunner 4500 on a 10ft uglystik run 10kg mono, shit set up shoulda looked around impulse buy & the only thing its good for is live bait or set bait.