the shoremaster surf rods is junk.. Daiwa� Beefstick� Surf Casting Rod

Shimano Sahara 5000 +1 Penn Sargas +1 both will do the job. I have also used the Cabelas salt striker a while and it has worked for me. If u want a reel that will last u a life time the salt striker is not it. tho.

the largest of sahara I can find is
sh 4000fd,

http://www.amazon.com/Sahara-4000-FD-Spi...mp;sr=8-1-fkmr0

Just askin', does All Star make a surf rod?

all star does not make surf rods but they do sell surf rod blanks for custom build rods, but then it will get expensive.

hey twin, the academy on 59 and kirby have the american rodsmith surf rods.

Thanks, sounds like American Rodsmith is the way to go. Been thinkin' about getting set up for somethin' besides the bay. Looked at some stuff a guy was selling on the side of the road. That salt air IS BRUTAL. His reels had never been used, and were still eat up with rust!

Just got back from academy. They do have the american rodsmith, but its only 8ft long. Im looking for a 10ft.

you might have to call around different academy to see which one has the 10ft, were you plan on using baitcast or spinning reel for the surf setup?

Im gonna use a spinning reel. Not sure which one to go with. Its either a penn sargus or cabelas salt striker. I have the salt striker 4000. Not sure what size reel to go with for my surf setup.

If the baitcaster can cast further, which baitcaster would you recomend?

Anyone have any experience with this combo?

Shakespeare Medium Heavy Action Arsenal Bigwater Spin S Combo

http://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-Medium-Action-Arsenal-Bigwater/dp/B003D5XM04/ref=pd_sbs_sg_4

OR does anyone have any suggestions on a big water surf combo 10' for under $100? I rather spend the $ on my tackle for specs and flounders.

I've got a penn bait runner on a 10' ugly stick
it's less than 200$, I know its more than you were wanting to spend, but I really like mine

i got a fishing tackle unlimited 11' med. action with a spinning reel for 80$ at the FTU on 45 and fuqua in houston. works great, ive been able to get some distance and the reel has been working great, good deal imo....

I think the 70 size reel and 9 or 10 ft rod combo plus 25 or 30 pound test line should be good enough for most bull reds and drums. I got a similar setup from Academy for less than $40. So far it works great.

What brand and model combo did u get at Academy? I only saw the Pinnicale Red combo at the Academy on Kirby and 59 yesterday.