Get a St.Croix. They make all different lenths and sizes to match any of your surf casting needs. I have one and its the best rod for the money.
what surf rod to get ??
looking for a surf rod for plugs and lures, to match my taurus 6000 (tica) or penn 704. thanks for your help guys
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I would recommend nothing under 9ft.
I have 3 rods I use only with lures.
8.6ft St. croix even though it falls
short of 9ft rod its still a good
rod for the North shore.(penn 5500ss)
2nd one is a 9.6ft Allstar Breakaway rod
(penn 6500ss on this one)
3rd one is a 10ft St. croix (penn 704z)
I have 3 rods I use only with lures.
8.6ft St. croix even though it falls
short of 9ft rod its still a good
rod for the North shore.(penn 5500ss)
2nd one is a 9.6ft Allstar Breakaway rod
(penn 6500ss on this one)
3rd one is a 10ft St. croix (penn 704z)
Vote has to go fo the St.Croix as well. I have 2 of them (8.6 & 10').
Both spooled with Fireline. Use the 10 footer for slinging eels & the other for lures & light bait.
Both spooled with Fireline. Use the 10 footer for slinging eels & the other for lures & light bait.
i see we have plenty of st. croix fan's,but my faith is with loomis. the power, action cant be beat!! if it swims LOOMIS HAS A ROD FOR IT
For under $100, I would recommend a Daiwa Eliminator Surf Spin 9', MH, 2 piece, 12-30lbs, 1-6 oz. $50.
Of course the other anglers suggestions are very good and excellent, but those rods are expensive. More than $100. I would not spend that much for a fishing rod, maybe the reel. I have not caught a fish that have broken a rod yet.
Shop around and ask the bait & tackle shop and fellow fishermans for more info and suggestions before you decide to buy.
Of course the other anglers suggestions are very good and excellent, but those rods are expensive. More than $100. I would not spend that much for a fishing rod, maybe the reel. I have not caught a fish that have broken a rod yet.
Shop around and ask the bait & tackle shop and fellow fishermans for more info and suggestions before you decide to buy.
surf rods
In my humble opinion, go with an ugly stik. I have a 12 foot, 2 piece, and I absolutely love it. There are enough varieties of ugly stik for you to choose from too. Oh and the ugly stiks are not going to make your wallet cry for mercy either.
In my humble opinion, go with an ugly stik. I have a 12 foot, 2 piece, and I absolutely love it. There are enough varieties of ugly stik for you to choose from too. Oh and the ugly stiks are not going to make your wallet cry for mercy either.
Penn Spinfisher Big Game...Surf
I have a 9 foot and 11 foot Penn Spinfisher Big Game...Surf rods. I really like them and you can get them from Cabela's for $90.
I have a 9 foot and 11 foot Penn Spinfisher Big Game...Surf rods. I really like them and you can get them from Cabela's for $90.
Hey,
I also have a 12" Ugly Stick. This was my first rod and it was a good one to start with. The only complaint that I have was that it was so heavy that I thought my arm was going to fall off after holding it for a while. So now I have my St.Croix which is much lighter and a **** of alot more sensitive. I also agree with Van staal. Loomis makes a great rod also, but its just a little more expensive. If you really plan on going, I would recommend spending the extra $50-100 and getting either a St. Croix, Loomis or Lamiglass Rod. Believe me, you will notice a difference and you will be glad that you did.
St. Croix - Fish don't eat price tags
Good luck,
Rick
I also have a 12" Ugly Stick. This was my first rod and it was a good one to start with. The only complaint that I have was that it was so heavy that I thought my arm was going to fall off after holding it for a while. So now I have my St.Croix which is much lighter and a **** of alot more sensitive. I also agree with Van staal. Loomis makes a great rod also, but its just a little more expensive. If you really plan on going, I would recommend spending the extra $50-100 and getting either a St. Croix, Loomis or Lamiglass Rod. Believe me, you will notice a difference and you will be glad that you did.
St. Croix - Fish don't eat price tags
Good luck,
Rick
Have to agree with the poster just before me - went with St. Croix for the sensitivity & lighter weight.
Was using a 11 foot Eagle Claw - too heavy to repeatedly cast. Wore out the arms after awhile. With the St. Croix you get more sensitivity & a rod you can cast with all night without wearing out the arms & can cast a country mile. My 8 footer outcasts the 11 foot rod I previuosly used.
If you're gonna leave it in a sand spike - the heavier rods will do - I don't & perfer the lighter weight St. Croix. Lighter but you lose nothing in the strenght department.
Was using a 11 foot Eagle Claw - too heavy to repeatedly cast. Wore out the arms after awhile. With the St. Croix you get more sensitivity & a rod you can cast with all night without wearing out the arms & can cast a country mile. My 8 footer outcasts the 11 foot rod I previuosly used.
If you're gonna leave it in a sand spike - the heavier rods will do - I don't & perfer the lighter weight St. Croix. Lighter but you lose nothing in the strenght department.
I have a St Croix, and a Lamiglass. Both are excellent rods for plugging and bucktailing. I do like the Lamiglass a little better. I can do more with it. I don't know if you plan on doing any bait fishing with clams or bunker, the St Croix can't really handle a 5-6oz weight plus a chunk of bunker. I also get more distance on the Lami when tossing a big plug out in Montauk.
bassman - I've used the 8 foot St. Croix to sling eels - don't use any weights/sinkers when doing this but get decent distance. Haven't yet tried the 10 footer but expect better distance then the 8 footer with the eels.
GBASS54: iuse a St. croix ss100m2
spinning 10' 2 pcs./6-20 line wt./3oz. lure wt./ .every light pole plugs & bucktails/and alittle clams& bunker
fishing to a nice all around rod .$160.00
lamiglas ts96 mhs 1-3oz. 9'6" pole.
$140
give these a look at.with your 704reel
good luck
spinning 10' 2 pcs./6-20 line wt./3oz. lure wt./ .every light pole plugs & bucktails/and alittle clams& bunker
fishing to a nice all around rod .$160.00
lamiglas ts96 mhs 1-3oz. 9'6" pole.
$140
give these a look at.with your 704reel
good luck
go now
like the nike ad says ....
JUST DO IT
10'ST CROIX = $160
fine for open beach pluggin
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like the nike ad says ....
JUST DO IT
10'ST CROIX = $160
fine for open beach pluggin
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sandman - the 10 footer is the one I bought from you. What's your opinion?
wader how by you ,have a nice vacation.
the 10 'you get from me is for heavy
bunker chunking claming with 6oz.to 10oz. the pole is light and stiff.
GBASS54 wants to plug & tins
let me know went the fishing pick up
there i join you.
the 10 'you get from me is for heavy
bunker chunking claming with 6oz.to 10oz. the pole is light and stiff.
GBASS54 wants to plug & tins
let me know went the fishing pick up
there i join you.
sandman - so it should be excellent for slinging eels from shore then - that's it's intended use.
Fishing on the river is best in late August thru September & really tops out during the first 3 weeks of October. So we got a way to go yet.
I'll start fishing it experimentally within the next couple of weeks tossing lures - switch over to floating clams & worms when the bass season opens in May & move to eels late June/early July.
Rumor has it there are a fair amount of schoolies lurking around in there now. I check it each morning before leaving for work - have yet to see any telltale "swirls".
I'll let you know how it progresses & maybe we can hook up some Friday night. That's when I do most of my bassin'.
Regarding the vacation- Venezuela was excellent - tremendous fishing - more species than you can shake a rod at. Look for my post in the Reports Section dated somewhere around 3/13 - 3/14 for the full report. Used the 8 foot St. Croix off of the beach a couple of mornings - unforetunately nothing hit it. Was hoping to grab a tarpoon or two from shore. A local told me they do come in there.
Fishing on the river is best in late August thru September & really tops out during the first 3 weeks of October. So we got a way to go yet.
I'll start fishing it experimentally within the next couple of weeks tossing lures - switch over to floating clams & worms when the bass season opens in May & move to eels late June/early July.
Rumor has it there are a fair amount of schoolies lurking around in there now. I check it each morning before leaving for work - have yet to see any telltale "swirls".
I'll let you know how it progresses & maybe we can hook up some Friday night. That's when I do most of my bassin'.
Regarding the vacation- Venezuela was excellent - tremendous fishing - more species than you can shake a rod at. Look for my post in the Reports Section dated somewhere around 3/13 - 3/14 for the full report. Used the 8 foot St. Croix off of the beach a couple of mornings - unforetunately nothing hit it. Was hoping to grab a tarpoon or two from shore. A local told me they do come in there.
I have XSRA 1322 1-5 & XS 9MHS 1-3
I have XSRA 1322 1-5 & XS 9MHS 1-3 both coupled with 704Z with 30# Fireline.
704Z , 30# Fireline with XS 9MHS 1-3 is awesome!!!!!!
with XSRA 1322 = SCHAWING!!!!!!!.
The problem is all i want to do is try and cast as far as I can. Its like the first time you play tennis all you want to do is see how far you can hit a tennis ball.
I primarily fish south shore and moving towards only throwing artificials.
I have XSRA 1322 1-5 & XS 9MHS 1-3 both coupled with 704Z with 30# Fireline.
704Z , 30# Fireline with XS 9MHS 1-3 is awesome!!!!!!
with XSRA 1322 = SCHAWING!!!!!!!.
The problem is all i want to do is try and cast as far as I can. Its like the first time you play tennis all you want to do is see how far you can hit a tennis ball.
I primarily fish south shore and moving towards only throwing artificials.
Lamiglas 10 ft
They have been around for a long time and get the job done. Worth the price.
They have been around for a long time and get the job done. Worth the price.
lamiglas,lamiglas,lamiglas...
i have a few lamiglas that treats me well, 1pcs 10ft.lamiglas-chunck stick. 1pcs 9 1/2. lamiglas-plugging rod. 1pcs 11 1/2.lamiglas- eels & plugs.
i have a few lamiglas that treats me well, 1pcs 10ft.lamiglas-chunck stick. 1pcs 9 1/2. lamiglas-plugging rod. 1pcs 11 1/2.lamiglas- eels & plugs.
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