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Author:
Michael
Date:
Oct 23, 2012
Subject:
Looking into new Surf Rod
Message:
I currently have a Medium Action 8' 6" St Croix Premium Surf spinning rod which I have had for a long time now. One thing I've never liked about it is that it doesn't get good casting distance.
The reel I always put on it is a classic Penn 5500SS with 14 lb mono and try casting with heavier 3/4 ounce to 2 ounce wooden and plastic plugs and topwaters, but still don't get good distance.
3 main qualities I'm looking for are casting distance, rod strength, and handle length. I find it hard to cast with the rods that have the longer handles like my current one does.
I like to look around on Amazon, Cabela's, Bass Pro, and Ebay to try and find something. I'm willing to go as high as $150 as for price.
Recommendations would be helpful.
Author:
fishfinder
Date:
Oct 23, 2012
Message:
If I were you Id buy Crest Daddy's Tica. I absolutely love mine and it casts a mile and his would cast further as his is a lighter action but I like tossing a few bigger plugs sometimes. I believe his is up to 3 ounces where as mine is up to 6.
Author:
Michael
Date:
Oct 24, 2012
Message:
I also haven't been successful yet with trying to get the right medium light surf rod.
The 6' 6" St Croix Triumph I got is staying but as a freshwater rod. I enjoy my MH 8' 6" Wild River and am gonna hang onto it, but would like something shorter and long casting.
The reel I always use is a classic Penn 4500SS with 10 pound mono on it. Lures I cast with range from 3/8 ounce to 1 ounce
3 qualities I'm looking for are casting distance, shorter rod length, and rod strength.
Rod lengths I'm looking for range from 6' 6" to 8'.
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