[Tiderunner]

Surf combo

I have about 4 different surf combos. My two favorites are :

1. Custom made that I built, 10' Lamiglas GSB 120-1L with 6 guides plus a tip matched with a Penn 706z and 30# power pro line with a 20# Berkley Big game backing. Price range if you build your own rod (with reel)about $280. If you have the rod built for you the price will be about (with reel)$400+.
I use this rod for plugs and eeling

2. Custom made Lamiglas 11.5' 136-3M honey, matched with a penn 704z or 706z, 30# power pro line or 20# Berkley Big Game. Cost about $ 250+
I use this rod for plugging and bait.

Both reels are taped to the rod. I don't use reel seats.

My feeling is if price is not an issue then go with a custom rod made just for you. You should notice the difference!

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[Tiderunner]

Reel Seats

Reel seats are not expensive to add. Only about $15.00 to the cost of the rod if your building it yourself. New Fuji "flat" reel seats are light weight and good looking. However the real reason I don't use them is that I can micro adjust the reel (as shag stated)for the best position that I need. This offers me the best balance of the rod/reel. I can also remove the reel and loan the rod to a friend, who then can adjust his reel to fit his needs. I'm 5'7" he is 6'2".
And last but not least. It's one less thing that can go wrong with the rod.

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