i want to buy a new surf rod for spinning and need some advice on what type to get. I am usually bait fishing with bunker chunks or big clams off a beach with 2-5 oz sinkers most of the time. My current rod is not a true surf rod i guess. It's a shimano fx 9' rated med/heavy, up to 25lb line, 3/4 - 4 oz, and action=fast. i think this rod is too flexible to effectively cast far with the bait and sinker weight. i'm looking for a 9' or 10' rod.
There's such a huge variety of rods that it's hard to choose. Some questions i have are:
1) what are the advantages/disadvantages of the material type? fiberglass, graphite composite, graphite? i've read that graphite rods are prone to breaking.
2) i want a stiffer rod so should i go with one rated heavy?
3) should one rated up to 8 oz be sufficient?
4) as for price, i'm looking for one under $100
5) i've actually handled an okuma solaris 10' in person and kind of like the stiffness and action. what do you guys think of this rod?
6) some other rods i've read the specs on are the tsunami trophy, tica, dblue, and daiwa.
thanks in advance for helping this newbie out!
There's such a huge variety of rods that it's hard to choose. Some questions i have are:
1) what are the advantages/disadvantages of the material type? fiberglass, graphite composite, graphite? i've read that graphite rods are prone to breaking.
2) i want a stiffer rod so should i go with one rated heavy?
3) should one rated up to 8 oz be sufficient?
4) as for price, i'm looking for one under $100
5) i've actually handled an okuma solaris 10' in person and kind of like the stiffness and action. what do you guys think of this rod?
6) some other rods i've read the specs on are the tsunami trophy, tica, dblue, and daiwa.
thanks in advance for helping this newbie out!