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SaltyMutt · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject: Can we talk Surf Rods?

So I'm thinking of purchasing a surf rod set up. Any ideas on what rod would be a good starter? Dont really want to spend an arm and a leg on my first rig. If I do really get into it, then I would certainly invest in nicer ones. I plan on putting a 7000I on the rod I purchase. Thanks in Advance!
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Texican · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:35 pm Post subject:

My immediate reaction is to say a Breakaway LDX.
It is a bit on the pricier side but the upnote is that you wouldn't have to buy another rod if you found surf fishing to your liking.

If I lived closer, I have a 12' Ugly Stick that I would just GIVE you.
I haven't used it since switching Breakaway.

Good luck in your search.
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Silver_King · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 6:55 pm Post subject:

X2 Breakaway or Daiwa surf rods from Roys.
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rawlbay · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:37 pm Post subject:

Financially speaking, one mans arm is another mans fingernail. What is your specific budget?
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SaltyMutt · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:40 pm Post subject:

Really don't want to go over 100. If I could find one under 80 would be great!
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bmfdop · Horse Mullet Joined: 22 Jan 2011 Posts: 125 Location: CC

Hurricane Black Beauty 2 12ft - Its a fast action...$35

Penn Pursuit 8000 orSalt Striker 80...$45-$60

Have taken reels to surf and offshore and no problems. I am cheap, but it works.
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kayakattack · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:44 pm Post subject:

since we're on the topic, what size rod would you guys recommend for a 9/0?
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4theReels · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:29 pm Post subject:

bmfdop · Horse Mullet Joined: 22 Jan 2011 Posts: 125 Location: CC

Hurricane at Academy or Amazon. Penn at Walmart or Amazon. Salt striker at Cabelas.
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ziacatcher · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:19 pm Post subject:

I'm partial to salt strikers. Good rod for not much of a price.

jonofre81 · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:59 am Post subject:

I use ugly Stick and Penn great for the bulls in the surf
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ironmanstan · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:40 am Post subject:

I like to keep a ceiling on the rods and reels that I buy that way I can can buy a new one every so often and pass along my used gear to my kids or a friend. If I pay alot for something then I might want to hold on to it. I like buying new fishing equipment. I also like buying tools but I'm slowly getting away from that I may buy one more welding machine but not right now. Very Happy

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justletmein · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:45 am Post subject:

I've had a lot of different surf rods, Breakaway, Tsunami, AR, Salt Striker, some others I can't remember... but my Tica rods are always my favorite.
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