Looking for advice on rig making and first venue to fish.

[Trampster]

Cheap, high margins are possible and very easy to get an account is the explanation I think Tramps

Just had another quick look at their website. No prices unless you create an account and log in.
Reels - All either stuff with their name on, or other unknown brands - no Daiwa, Shimano, Abu or Penn. Much the same story with the Rods.

 

[Wolf]

Agree. I'm now also a bit wary of tackle shops who choose to stock it.
If they're selling cheap & nasty rigs, what else is

I take it your using light leads or not power casting Wolf? 30lb rig body is very light if not? I use 60lb as a minimum rig body with 5oz and above

Ive used 30lb rig body's for years and never had a problem ,

 

[solehunter]

Ok looking for advice on making my first rigs, best type to make, best line, hooks, clips etc to use. When i get out fishing i will mainly be fishing in South Wales area, Porthcawl, Barry and Newport area. Types of fishing will be a mix of Pier, Beach and rocks. Also on the safety side of things as a newbie could you recommend some areas i could fish on my own. I was thinking of Porthcawl pier on the inside for my first trip. Looks to have easy access with a bit of room to learn casting and baiting up. Thanks in advance for any advice given.

I use three types of rigs. A Mortician rig for the beach, a running leger for piers, harbours, and, breakwaters, and, a Dingle Dangle rig for rough ground. Very simple effective rigs with no bling attached. All these can be found on the internet.

 

[kevothefish]

My advice for this evening is to use these CJT power swivels on your rigs. They have never, ever let me down.

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[Topwater]

Other swivels are available but I use these too