Surf and Rock fishing rod !!
Submitted by Torzar on Sun, 2012-09-16 19:21
Hey guys, looking around for a rod for use of the beach and occasionally the rocks. I want something that i can use for baiting mulloway in the surf and snapper off the rocks, but can also be used for throwing poppers and sliders up north when i get the chance. It will be paired with a Stradic Fj6000 of FJ8000, with either 30lb or 40lb power pro braid. Any info and opinions are much appreciated ! cheers
Leemo
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Rig
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Rod
You might find a rod to cover both these situations well difficult to find. The ones leemo has mentioned I would consider great rock rods but probably a bit short for surf fishing ( leemo has long arms). Maybe give us a big more info like locations you plan on fishing
flangies
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Grazes on his knuckles
Grazes on his knuckles
Leemo
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ill pay that one
ill pay that one
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Snags
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For a cheapie, check out the
For a cheapie, check out the Starlo Classix Surf. You can get em for about $120.
I just got one, haven't used it yet though...
10'6", 6-10kg line weight, cast weight of upto 100grams.
Torzar
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Cheers guys thought I might
Cheers guys thought I might be pushing my luck :P trying to save a bit of money haha. Will be using going to port denison in two weeks, fishing off the rockwalls and a couple of the beaches around the area.
I saw the Starlo Classix shore spin at BCF the other day they look alright for the money they ask. Cheers
Oceanside Tackle
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Hi mate
Depending what your budget was we have a few options, Though for what we would consider the best match for that reel and the type of fishing your using it for the Hearty Rise Pirate 10ft 6 is a standout. There is two options, The PE 2-4 (personally believe its closer to a 8-12kg rod) or the PE 4-6 (12-16kg range). The heavier version I believe is better suited to your application. They are Ultra Light and can be cast with all day. These rods we can do for $350 FW price.
We do have cheaper options aswell if this was a little more than what you were wanting to spend.
Cheers
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Torzar
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hey, Cheers for the reply, I
hey, Cheers for the reply, I was hoping for a reasonably priced rod around the $150 mark as going away in two weeks and i dnt have the money to splash on top of the range gear... at the moment :D
Oceanside Tackle
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Surf rod
Too easy mate,
For that price range I would suggest the Shakespeare Beach Elite in either 10 or 12ft. We can do those for $150. We have 12 footers instock at the moment and will have the 10 footer back instock soon.
Cheers
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mikeurnot
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Surf Rod
Dont know if you can still get this one but I have found it tops for surf and popper casting .
Fished Broome beaches Steep point and Karratha with this
ZFLEX Western Surf SU7177
4.4 meters 1 Piece
Cast 100 to 150 grams
Graphite G- 32
Prefer pice against 2 piece
Torzar
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Sweet Thanks guys might pop
Sweet Thanks guys might pop aruond to your shop later in the week to have a look.
cheers mieurnot too, I agree with prefering the 1 peice however I need a two peice for ease of travel
Cheers
PattyT
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I just bought one of these
I just bought one of these bad boys, perfectly matched to a 3500, 4000, or 4500 reel.
http://www.rayannes.com.au/daiwa-shimano-reels-australia/rods-reels/daiwa/daiwa-rods/daiwa-lure-casting-rod-sj-shore-jigging-106mh-now-only-269/
could easily cover both styles of fishing. Ill be using it to spin for tuna and mackies off the rocks, and then as a surf rod.