penn battle btl 6000 spinning reel IV with 7FT Med-Heavy 3pc Travel Combo – CHAOS Fishing and a robust metal frame Penn Battle II 6000 Spinning

The key piece of advice from Greg is that a more moderate action is preferable when slow jigging

You have caught a fish on a twig

Beyond the licence itself, national byelaws govern issues like maximum rod spacing and unattended lines, and local byelaws set out where fishing is prohibited, when close seasons apply, and what tackle is permitted in each region, so checking your specific areas rules via the Environment Agencys official byelaw guidance is a sensible first step for any new predator angler

Updated in 2026, the Recon III is the third generation of this rod, and in my opinion, the best iteration yet

Fly Fishing Fly fishing has always been productive in the surf