Hi Dave. I like sea fishing and normally use 13 foot beachcasters,but sometimes i also like to go light using a 6 foot tele rod whenever i,m abroad or in the north of Scotland. When using a tele rod i take a selection of different sized hooks and some ready made lure rigs, which you can buy in any tackle shop that sells sea fishing gear,for weights i take Arlesey bombs these weights are pear shape with a swivel fixed in the top,i take half and 1oz weights but check your rod as it will tell you the best casting weight for the rod,hook sizes i use 1 1/0 and 2/0 Aberdeens, this pattern of hook has a long shank which has two benefits 1.it helps aid unhooking 2.when using bigger baits the longer shank helps to stop it sliding back onto the bend thus masking the point.I fish from rocks and also from the beach,when fishing from rocks i use the lures with a single weight and just spin fish(basically cast out lure and then wind the lure back in at different speeds also try fishing at different depths to optimise your chances of catching). For beach i use bait and just cast into the surf, this is where the Arlesey comes into its own,it,s shape allows it to roll around in the surf thus adding life to your bait and covering a wider area so as to up the chance of hooking a fish.
One last thing remember that big hooks and big baits only catch big fish where as smaller hooks and smaller baits catches all sizes of fish.
I hope this helps
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