Forums59
Topics1,038,981
Posts13,956,872
Members144,184
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
Surf rod how long and what kind?
#11682756
06/22/16 09:44 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 140
jimmytimmy87
OP
Outdoorsman
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 140 |
I am using an old Penn 350 level line baitcaster. I want to get out past the second sand bar. I can wade out a little bit and cast. How long should it be? Are there any really junky brands to stay away from?
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings. - Kurt Cobain
|
|
Re: Surf rod how long and what kind?
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
#11683646
06/23/16 03:45 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,106
Ledeez
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,106 |
Good luck getn some advice.? All I can say is go fishin! My longest rod 7'5. I'm headed to port a in 2 days fishing the surf and piers. Fish the guts and you will get bit! You want to get out further hit the piers. I catch with my gear so no need for surf rod.. I only go every other year.. Jmo
Teamgetsome$$$
|
|
Re: Surf rod how long and what kind?
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
#11690408
06/27/16 12:37 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,199
PiePuncher
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,199 |
Depends on what you want to spend. Penn battalion is cheap and a great rod, penn carnage is slightly better. There's also st croix mojo surf rod or avid... I use saragosa reel on carnage and can easily cast 140+ yards using a lure slightly over 1oz
OK Prowler OK Drifter Perception Pescador
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|