John Holden: Sea Angler Magazine October 2005

“ Its obvious when a rod has been created by a designer who understands fishing just as thoroughly as he knows about blanks, whipping and rings. >From butt cap to tip ring, they are a class act combining performance and ‘rightness’ with sensible prices. On the basis of these three rods alone, Anyfish Anywhere are a force to be reckoned with. Sound engineering, fitness for purpose and realistic prices should guarantee a flying start. ”

And specifically on the match rod...

“ The new (match) rod comes straight into the market to sit comfortably alongside the cream of established match fishing rods and that’s no mean feat.
Good match fishing rods have a great deal in common, the the best are also different from each other. Call it character or flavour if you like; it is not a matter of good or bad, so why choose the Anyfish Anywhere Match as opposed to any of a dozen or mare equally excellent rods?

The answer is not in the raw specifications but in the feel and handling. I was struck by the rods smoothness and by the pleasure of fishing with it. Showing an understanding of the real beach scene instead of being sidetracked by marketing hype, Anyfish Anywhere opts for practicality rather than all-out casting performance or the tippiness associated with extreme bite sensitivity.

This is not another clone.

Casting out, waiting for bites or cranking in a fish, you can literally feel the care that went into putting the rod together.
In common with most rods of this type, casting potential is beyond what is necessary or even achievable on the beach. Far more significant is the sheer ease with which 175-200yards comes up.
No matter what your style, tackle choice or maximum range, some rods will always cast bits out to sea more easily than others. This one scores heavily in the user friendliness department.

In summary, if this were the only match-type rod available in the UK, I would not feel in the least disappointed or limited. The Anyfish Anywhere Match is also one of the few beach rods that would persuade me to spend over £200.”

John Holden
Sea Angler Magazine October 2005