DrJohn wrote: In my opinion a key reference book on the subject is this one by the late, great, Clive Gammon, simply titled Sea Fishing (Pelham Books, 1969).
Clive Gammon's recommendations are; Davenport and Fordham's (Surflite and Farstrike series), with particular mention of his (CG's) signature Bass rod. Hardy's Longbow and Tourney, and the Abu Atlantic series. Mentioned also is the Sea Spray designed by Brian Harris and marketed by B. James & Son.
I agree, the late Clive Gammon is my favourite author on the subject. My wife regularly comments on the huge collection of Angling books that I have amassed over the years and looking through them, I find that Clive appears to have published two versions of this book in 1969
The Hamlyn Press version does not recommend any particular makes or models of rods & reels, but gives general description of the tackle style and pays a great deal of respect to the Late Leslie Moncrieff (The Dungie King) for developing interest in distance casting through his prdigous catches of Cod from Dungeness beach.
Trevor Housby is another sea angling author of note and Hugh Stoker of course along with Ernest Merritt, Ian Gillespie and others including Anthony Pearson whose exploits in the late 1950s and through the 60's & 70' first fired my interest.
