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Very few sea species demand a specific design of rod to catch them. Any beachcaster rated to cast from five ounces or more can be used to catch virtually any sea species around the UK, including cod.

Much depends upon where you fish. Rocks and weed demand a stiffer more powerful blank. Many winter cod anglers who are seasoned to the worst conditions opt for the more powerful rods rated between six and eight ounces. Clean ground fishing in a big sea still demands a rod that can blast out a bait through any weather and for this many chose the longer lengths up to 16ft.

Autumn and winter cod fishing is often about fishing in a weed-filled, big surging surf or swell, and strong tides with large bait loads.

Using two rods is