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Drone Fishing – Big Game Fishing From Shore!

beachtoocean — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:34:47 +0000

If you’re a tech nerd like I am your always looking at new gadgets and technology that can improve some part of your life but it’s been a while since technology has helped or improved the surf angler. Actually I personally can’t remember a piece of technology in the past 10 years that’s improved surf fishing like the drone has!

There are many different species you can target from our local California beaches that require very little casting distance in order for you to hook up, but for the land based shark fishing angler (LBSF) distance is king! You can get away fishing the breakwater or skinny water for rays and leopards but if you’re after the big toothy critters then getting your bait past the breakers is paramount.

In the past LBSF anglers have come up with creative ways to get their baits out far, everything from kayaking their bait out or paddling it out on a surfboard. I’ve even seen some guys use a home made PVC bait cannon that shoots their bait out past the surf. Even though these methods are creative and for the most part work decently, nothing beats the ease, efficiency and speed of drone bait drops!

Drone Fishing - The DJI Phantom 3 pro

We have been using our drone to fly are baits out 200-300 yards and our small investment in a drone has been paying massive, toothy dividends! We’ve landed countless seven-gill sharks, soupfin sharks and one hook up to a massive pissed off thresher shark that spit the hook after a 30-minute battle! These species have been impossible for us to target before we had our DJI Phantom 3!

The DJI Phantom 3 is our go to drone for drone fishing, the video, control and performance has been incredible! The DJI 3 shoots an impressive 4K video with 30 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos.

The controller allows you to connect your smartphone (Android and iOS compatible) that will then project a live 720p HD view of your camera as you fly the drone, perfect for accurate bait drops.

The DJI 3 also has a killer feature that is very useful out on the sand, the GPS function. It allows you to track the routes and pinpoint locations of your bait drops so you can continually drop in successful areas. The flight time is limited to 23 mins per battery this is why we recommend purchasing a few batteries to have on hand when you’re out on the sand.

DJI Phantom 3 Pro

Rating: 98/100

Budget: $$$

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Easy Functionality

The DJI 3 was easy to learn, we watched a couple YouTube tutorials online and we where comfortable enough to start fishing within 30 min of test flights. We made a home made bait dropping system but there are a few companies that have fabricated bait dropping systems that are compatible with the DJI drones.

The most popular being the Gannet Bait Release system (links below), they can be a little pricey so we chose to make our own bait release system. There are a ton of video tutorials online that show you how to do it for free, will leave our favorite video in a link below.

Drone fishing is now a massive part of our fishing arsenal and an absolute blast, make sure you’re rigged correctly if you are going to be shark fishing via drone. These big boys out in the deeper water don’t mess around and you don’t want to bring a knife to a gun fight once you hook into one of these fish.

DIY Bait Release – https://youtu.be/A6ir_kCEpGI

Gannet Bait Release – https://dronefishing.com

Now that your drones ready to fly, make sure you have the right stick to pull with! Don’t be out gunned when fighting a massive shark, here are our top shark fishing rods!

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Baits Made By Anglers For Anglers! Local Cali Talent!

beachtoocean — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:26:14 +0000

We have been reviewing some well-known brands and companies recently and wanted to change it up. This article is a shout out to the amazing talent here in California! With the amount of local talent and craftsmanship in the California fishing scene it’s hard to choose a favorite, below is a list of just a few of the many high quality baits available.

Do yourself a favor and give one of the local guys a chance before buying that big brand product, you might be surprised on how lethal their artificial baits are! Also, if you or someone you know has a killer product you’d like us to take a look at feel free to email us or DM us on Instagram! IG: @BeachToOcean

the local pros

Snapdown Swimbaits-

A small company out of Oxnard California that’s coming out with some innovative and new products. A cool story of entrepreneurship, what started out as a school project for his son turned into something that is killing the local scene. Snapdown swimbaits have been producing some top notch swimbaits, tubes and surface irons since 2017!

Only a few years old Snapdown is in the beginning stages of staking out a claim in their local swimbait scene. They have some creative color schemes and swimbaits that look lethal. We cant wait for the season to kickoff so we can put these baits to the test, especially those bitchin’ surface irons!

Also, Snapdown let us know of a new prototype thats in the works and it looks insane! The Skwidoo 23, remember the name, it looks like it gets bit!

Check them out at:

www.snapdownswimbaits.com or on Insta- @snapdown.swimbaits

Wackem Baits-

Wackem Baits is a local company based out of Orange County with some really unique baits that we can’t wait to try out! They have three specialty baits called the Dub Grub, the Mini Splitz and the Fish Stix.

They come in a variety of different sizes and color schemes; they even have them in mini for trout and other smaller fish. These plastics are said to be lethal in the bays and kelp line targeting an assortment of bass.

The Dub Grubs are their best sellers and you can see why, great design paired with some killer color schemes. Passionate anglers making some great baits, this ones on our list for sure.

Check them out at:

www.WackemBaits.com or on Insta- @Wackem_Baits

Perch Crack-

A San Diego based company that is pumping out some cool surf fishing baits! If you’ve been following us you know how obsessed we are with surf fishing and Perch Crack has a great bait that slays in the surf.

The motor oil bait is their best selling color and it’s lethal when fishing for surf perch! They also got some rad t-shirts, I’m thinking of buying the “Bruh” t-shirt and gifting it to a friend of mine that cant cast a baitcaster for sh**! You know who you are! lol

Perch Crack is a dope local company that has a great alternative to the big brand baits.

Check them out at:

www.PerchCrack.com or on Insta- @perchcrack

Speedbaits-

Another local artificial bait that has some pretty killer products! Speedbaits is located out of Arcadia California and they have some interesting plastics that look super fishy!

If you read our last post about tube baits you know we are huge fans of tubes and we’re a little obsessed now. Well Speedbaits has a great tube bait of their own, the “slugs”. The Slugs are a mean looking bait with some crazy looking color schemes! They have 2.25” to 4” slugs and a variety of different swimbaits.

They are becoming one of the better known baits in their local area and hopefully will continue to produce some killer Speedbaits!

Check them out at:

www.SpeedBaits.com or on Insta- @Speedbaits

What are the best reels to cast out these bad ass baits with??? Baitcasters!

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The Swimbait & Tube Bait – California Angler Must Have

beachtoocean — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:12:57 +0000

Swimbait Fishing

A deep part of Californias fishing community and culture, the swimbait is an essential part of the Cali Anglers arsenal. It isn’t unusual to come across a group of anglers that have the down low on a new swimbait that’s producing the hot bite! It seems nowadays everyone knows someone who’s pouring homemade plastic swimbaits in their garage that’s the next best thing!

I have to admit there is a great sense of camaraderie and pride when you and your friends spend a Friday night pouring swimbaits and knocking back a few cold ones while making your own swimbaits. The best part is the next day fishing your homemade bait and it actually produces, be it spotted bay bass or calicos it’s a great feeling!

Local Pros-

But lets be honest, they’re a lot of work and if your molds aren’t right or the mixtures don’t set it can be a big pain in the rear. I’ve learned over the years something’s are better left to the pros. And by pros that doesn’t necessarily mean large companies. There are quite a few small operations in California that are making some bitchin’ baits. These guys have mastered the craft and truly have a passion for what they do. At the end of this article we will leave a list of a few of our favorite local swimbait and tube baits.

Swimbait Options

Big Hammer Swimbait

Even if you are new to fishing odds are you’ve heard of Big Hammer Swimbait, they have been producing high quality swimbaits since 1993 and are one of the leading manufacturers in the industry. They have a great product that has caught us many fish in the past, including our personal best 25lb lingcod! We recommend them for rock fishing to bass fishing, even tuna fishing if the bite is on!

Rating: 95/100

Budget: $ $

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Keitech Swimbait

Originally a product and company that was started in Japan back in 1996. Keitech quickly grew to an international brand all the while producing some solid swimbaits that catch fish! What we really like about Keitech is the no-lead tungsten design and biodegradable plastics that limit our environmental footprint. Especially when rock fishing I have snagged so many swimbaits and lost for them to the ocean.

As fisherman we are obsessed with the ocean and our passion is tied to the ocean. This product allows us to slay on the water all the while doing its part to preserve the ocean. That is a plus in our book. A great swimbait that works just as well as the Big Hammer brand, we highly recommend them to anyone looking to get into swimbait fishing.

Rating: 95.5/100

Budget: $

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The Tube Bait A Blast From The Past!

California ocean anglers are seeing an old bait making a comeback and name for itself in the local bite! We are seeing a couple new companies popping up and producing what used to be a really popular plastic bait back in the 80’s. Typically used to target largemouth bass, trout and crappie. Micro versions still are in use today, especially for freshwater anglers.

The Tube Bait

Back and here to stay, many self-renowned “tube heads” have been fishing these baits with a massive amount of success. There have been a lot of anglers catching giant white seabass, yellowtail and chunky calico bass too! The tube bait has been a big hit in the California bite and anglers cant get enough of them.

Literally it’s been catching everything from inshore species to big game fish at the islands. We had to try them out ourselves and yes we are now on the tube train…yup we went there. These baits have been hard to come by and we only got a chance to fish two different companies. Fortunately for us they happen to be the two bigger producers of tube baits in California (for now).

HookUp Baits is a local company out of San Diego that has quickly made a name for itself in a very short amount of time. Only a few years old HUB is a staple tube bait in So Cal and their product speaks for itself. They have a variety of colors and patterns with sizes ranging from 1/32 to 4 oz.

We tried them out in the bay and had endless bites with the local spotted bay bass. We also tried them out at Catalina Island and we where on fire. Two yellowtail in the 15 lb range and a countless amount of bass and white fish. A solid bait that works really well, our only con is that they are a little on the expensive side.

Website

Rating: 96/100

Budget: $ $ $

Basstrix has been producing great baits out of Southern California since 1996 and is well know in the industry. Basstrix used to be all the craze in the early 2000’s, especially in the freshwater bass seen.

So Cals very own Bruce Porter is the genius behind the designs. Bass Trix Tube Bait II is the name of the new tube bait series they have created. This new bait is boosting Basstrix back into the limelight and for good reason. Basstrix Tube Bait is killing it here in So Cal and we had to give them a try.

A Ghost On A Tube Bait?

We were one of the fortunate ones to get our hands on the Red Crab color; we pitched that tube bait all day at Anacapa Island and as a result we landed a ton of fish. Shocked when we hooked into our very first white seabass on the red crab tube bait! Because of that we had to make this our new favorite plastic in the tackle box!

If you know anything about white seabass you know that they are very hard to find yet alone catch and land. Anglers have nicknamed them “ghosts” for a good reason. We also caught chunky calico bass and even rockfish and sandbass on the tube bait. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to try a new bait out on the water.

Website

Rating: 97.5/100

Budget: $ $

-Support Your Local Swimbait & Tube Bait Companies –

MC Swimbaits – San Diego, CA

Snap Down Swimbaits – Ventura, CA

Ultra Light Heavy Weights – Southern California

Redrum Baits – San Diego, CA

You can purchase most of these baits at your local tackle shops. The tube baits from Basstrix and HookUp Baits are tough to find but a little leg work and I’m sure you can find them.

Whats the best reel to cast out your swimbaits!? Baitcasters!

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Swimbait Rod- A key for successful swimbait fishing

beachtoocean — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:29:34 +0000

One of the more lethal artificial baits a California angler can have in their tackle box is the Swimbait. A versatile bait that can be used in many different scenarios from fresh water to saltwater, from rockfish to calico bass! The swimbaits hookup ratio can be improved by a multitude of different ways. From the swimbaits length and color to the speed of its retrieval. Anglers will switch out dozens of different colors and sizes looking for that bite. Even change the style of their retrieval from a fast wind back, to a slow retrieve with a couple twitches in between.

But the seasoned swimbait angler doesn’t just think of the presentation of the swimbait but the whole package. From the conditions, reel, line, hook and rod! Having the right gear when pitching swimbaits can be the difference between a successful day on the water or a big fat skunk! In this review we will be discussing our favorite rods specifically for swimbait fishing.

Our top picks!

Dobyns Rods Fury Series

Lets start out with the lower end of the spectrum but with the quality still up to par, the Dobyns Rods Fury Series. A sensitive light rod that is perfect for swimbait pitching at a reasonable price. Made of a graphite blank and equipped with a Fuji reel seat with Kevlar wrapping, this rod also has an AA grade cork grip for comfort and longevity. The fast action model works great in the 8lb-17lb class and has enough back bone for quick hook sets but sensitivity to really feel the swimbait paddle through the water column. The Dobyns Fury series is a great swimbait rod that works well for the angler on a budget.

Budget: $

Rating: 92.5/100

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Abu Garcia Fantasista

If you frequent our site you know we love Abu Garcia and the products they have to offer. The Abu Garcia Fantasista Premier is no exception, we fished this bad boy all day for spotted bay bass and even halibut and this rod worked like a charm.

The 7ft medium heavy is made of 24-ton carbon fiber graphite made this one super lightweight swimbait rod. The EVA power grip was comfortable and provided a comfortable grip even when wet. We used a heavy 40lb braid backing on this rod and the titanium oxide stainless steel guides held up to the job with ease. The guides show no signs of line abrasion and we have been fishing it for 7 months now. The only con we have for this rod is that it is one piece, so if you don’t have a large car or travel a lot it can be a little difficult. As for fishing, its amazing. We highly recommend the Fantasista and it’s definltey worth the price tag.

Budget: $ $ $

Rating: 96.5/100

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Okuma SBX

The Okuma SBX is a great swimbait rod with a lot of high end finishes but at a medium range cost. The SBX is made of 24/30 Ton ultra responsive carbon blank with Okumas unidirectional fiber reinforced rod tip. The guides are the Zeus premium series made of titanium and are said to be 43% lighter then stainless steel guides. Equipped with a Fuji trigger reel seat and an impressive limited lifetime warranty. We like this rod and all the extras on it with the mid range price tag make this one of our favorites. Highly recommended and no cons to report for this rod, take a look and see for yourself.

Budget: $ $

Rating:95/100

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Phenix M1

We love Phenix Rods and have a few of their models in our arsenal, we have also reviewed a few other rods from Phenix before, click here if you haven’t seen it already. The M1 is another great model by Phenix, specifically the Medium Light model. Made of carbon fiber nanotube technology the M1 has great strength and sensitivity for guide your swimbait through structure and strong hook sets. The M1 is equipped with EVA grips and Phenix designed reel seat, at a mid range price this rod has everything you need for a successful day of swimbait pitching.

Budget: $ $

Rating:96/100

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Top Shark Fishing Rod

beachtoocean — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:50:25 +0000

PENN PREVAIL SURF SPINNING ROD

One of our favorite rods on the market that can be used in many different scenarios from jig slinging to shark fishing. The 12ft surf rod is made of two graphite composite blanks with stainless steel aluminum oxide guides. Like many of Penn’s rods the Prevail comes with a DPS reel seat with a stainless steel hood. Great for a strong connection and sensitivity to the rod. We highly recommend the Penn Prevail and is one of our go to shark fishing rod.

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Okuma Longitude Shark Fishing Rod

The Longitude series from Okuma does not disappoint. A good shark fishing rod that can withstand powerful head-shakes and drag ripping runs. 12ft tall and made of high density graphite composite blanks. Equipped with large double footed aluminum oxide guides. A nice feature to see on a heavy surf rod is the traditional cork handles. The cork holds up well in the saltwater. A graphite reel seat with padded EVA cushions on either side adds comfort and sensitivity. A nice touch for when you’re fighting a large shark. Another nice feature is the Pac Bay rubber butt caps at the end of the rod. This helps prevent slippage when fighting a large fish. The Okuma Longitude is a great rod and will work well in the surf.

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Daiwa SeaLine Shark Fishing Rod

The SeaLine series from Daiwa is a great shark fishing rod, standing at 15ft tall with a medium heavy action. It puts the wood to those toothy fish. Made from a graphite composite blank, this rod is lightweight but at the same time strong with a sturdy backbone. This allows the angler more leverage to pull on heavy fish, like rays and sharks. Strong and smooth aluminum oxide guides hold up to heavy braided line. Also equipped with a graphite reel seat and EVA foam grips. Comfort and sensitivity work hand in hand with this rod. We have no complaints with SeaLine and would recommend it to anyone who wants to hook into a big shark.

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Best Underwater Fishing Cameras

beachtoocean — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:20:22 +0000

Gopro hero7 black

GoPro has been a leader in outdoor action videography for years now and they really have stepped up their game with the new Hero7. This is definitely one of the best underwater fishing cameras on the market. The HyperSmooth video stabilization makes your footage seem your camera is on a professional gimbal used in Hollywood. The Hero7 preditcs your movements and corrects for any jerks or shakes while you film. Super Photo also enhances the final product with HDR, noise reduction for sharp crisp images and tone mapping. Another reason why we are fans of the Hero7 is the Voice Control. If your hands are busy fighting a fish or handling a fish you can use Voice Control to record or take a photo by saying a programmed command. Hero7 shoots clear 4K60 video and 12MP photo as well as live streaming directly to Facebook. The Intuitive Touch Screen is simple and responsive as well as easy to use. Of course all of this is water proof up to 33ft (10M) and very tough, makes for a great underwater fishing camera!

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Okuma Water Wolf

A unique and fun addition to your fishing arsenal that allows you to film from a new perspective. Attach the Water Wolf directly to your fishing rig and film your lure or bait in the water and really learn why and how your target fish strike. With this camera you can really see what bait presentation, lure, trolling speed, technique works best. The Water Wolf shoots 720HD video and capable of filming 330 feet below the surface. The Water Wolf is one of the more unique pieces of technology that makes for one of the best underwater fishing cameras on the market. Rig it up on the dropper loop when rock fishing and see what lives on the ocean floor!

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GoPro hero 5 sessions

We used the Hero 5 Sessions (refurbished) and for the price it’s a pretty solid deal. 4k video and 10MP photos in single, burst and time lapse modes. The small compact design works well for outdoor sports and outdoor activities. The camera performed well and the waterproofing without the need for a waterproof housing works up to 33ft (10M). The Hero 5 is definitely one of our best underwater fishing cameras and we can use it as a back up to the Hero7.

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Economical Surf Fishing Reels

beachtoocean — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 21:26:10 +0000

Kastking Speed Demon Spinning Reel 2000

A lot of bang for your buck, an economical reel that comes with a lot of bells and whistles for its price point. A lightweight aluminum frame, carbon handle, with an impressive 7.2:1 gear ratio is ideal for a long session with multiple casts. 25lbs of drag and a sufficient line capacity spool (130 yards of 10lb mono) should make good work of multiple species in the surf. This is one of our go to surf fishing reels and most importantly we have no complaints. Because of the great price you won’t freak out if it accidentally falls in the sand.

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Pflueger Trion Spinning Reel 35X

An economical surf fishing reel that can take a beating in the sand and won’t break the bank. If you’re just getting into surf fishing this is a reliable reel that is affordable but still better then some of the other lower end options. Stainless steel ball bearings with a 5.2:1 gear ration and 10lbs of drag. The spool can hold up to 155 yards of 10lb mono or 220 yards of 10lb braid. You will have more than enough line capacity to handle the smaller class fish with no problem (perch, corbinas, croakers etc.). For the price it’s a good entry-level reel.

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Penn Battle II Spinning Reel 8000

One of our favorite surf fishing reels on the market. The Penn Battle II works like a charm. A beast of a reel with a large line capacity that can hold 340 yards of 20lb mono. 5 sealed stainless steel ball bearings with an anti reverse bearing makes for a clean and sand free drag system. 30lbs of drag and a gear ratio of 5:3.1 this reel will hold up to a majority of species in the surf, a good value for the price point.

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Okuma Azores Spinning Reel z-55s

A reliable reel with a lot of extras, especially for its price. The Azores series comes with a dual force drag system that has 6 high performance ball bearings and an anti reverse ball bearing which applies 13lbs of drag. A machine cut aluminum handle and aluminum body makes for a lightweight and comfortable cast and grip. The high capacity spool holds 380 yards of 10lb mono, a sold reel that works well in the surf.

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Best Surf Fishing Rods

beachtoocean — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:15:05 +0000

St. Croix Triumph Surf Spinning Rod 7’ Medium Light

Can’t go wrong with St. Croix, like the Mojo Surf series rods the Triumph is another series of rods that perform well and is considered one of the best surf fishing rods on the market. Premium SCII graphite provides a good balance and backbone to this rod, great strength with good sensitivity. The Fuji DPS reel seat provides great control and distributes the sensitivity nicely, paired with aluminum oxide guides, because of this you’ll gain extra distance in your casts. The cork handle was comfortable and the lightweight of the rod allowed us to cast for hours therefor making our session more enjoyable. Most importantly, the rod works well in the surf and definitely a go to tool in the arsenal.

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Shimano Tiralejo Surf Fishing Rod TRS96MA 9’ 6”-

A strong and durable rod perfect for heavier fighting fish and longer casts. Specifically designed to cast braid line (PowerPro Line) in the 40lb-65lb range, this rod can handle some serious fighting fish. Made of graphite blank with Fuji stainless steel K frame guides and Alconite inserts make for a smooth and controlled cast. Black shrink tube grips provide comfort and durability along with a Fuji DPS reel seat this rod has it all. Great strength and pulling power, we recommend this rod when targeting sharks or rays from the surf. Because of these qualities this make the Shimano Tiralejo one of our Best Surf Fishing Rods.

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Okuma SST Spinning Rod SST-S-962ML

The Okuma SST (Salmon, Steelhead & Trout) series is an economical but incredible rod that works great in the surf. Created for salmon and trout fishing it works just as well in the surf, we prefer the 9’ 6” medium light when targeting perch, corbina or striped bass. IM-8 Graphite blank rod with stainless steel guides and zirconium guide inserts works great with all different kinds of line material. The reel seat is smooth and tight to the rod making the rod nicely balanced and comfortable for multiple hours of fishing. Backbone is strong for hook sets and the sensitivity is great for subtle bites (perfect for perch), no complaints with this rod it works well in the surf.

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High Rated Surf Fishing Rods

beachtoocean — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 21:27:11 +0000

St. Croix Mojo Surf Spinning Rod MSS70MLMF 7’ Medium Light-

This surf rod is in the mid range price tag with High End quality. St. Croix is one of the more highly regarded rod manufactures on the market and the Mojo Surf series doesn’t disappoint. This surf fishing rod is constructed of SCII graphite with a sloped frame to reduce line tangles. St. Croix also provides a custom X-Wrap handle for great balance and comfort when casting and retrieving. The rod is equipped with one of the best reel seats on the market, the Fugi DPS graphite reel seat. With a strong backbone and zirconium guides this rod has the strength but also the sensitivity to pick up on the most subtle bites or drag ripping runs. This is one of our go to Halibut rods.

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Daiwa Coastal Salt Pro Spinning Rod CLSP902MFS 9’ Medium Fast

A durable and reliable surf fishing rod made of Im-7 graphite and woven carbon construction. The Daiwa Coastal Salt Pro series also comes with a Fuji DPS stainless hood reel seat as well as Fuji alconite low rider guides. Because of this casting lures into the surf is a breeze, anything in the ¾ oz to 3 oz range works well. A strong spine/backbone but sensitive action prefect for lures and swimbaits, handles a variety of different species of fish with ease.

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Penn Battalion Surf Spinning Rod BATSF1220S80 8’ Moderate Fast

This surf fishing rod has a strong composite graphite blank body with Fuji reel seat and Fuji aluminum oxide guides. Because of the rubber shrink tube handles grip isn’t an issue when wet or full of sand. The rod action and power of the rod provide solid hook sets and sensitivity when fishing rigs or lures, paired with the right fishing reel and you will have a killer set up.

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Budget Friendly Surf Fishing Rods

beachtoocean — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 18:52:06 +0000

Ugly Stick Elite Spinning Rod 7’ Medium Light

A cheap entry level rod that works well in the surd. An improved model from Shakespeare, the Elite series is made with 35% more graphite. The cork handle is comfortable and durable against sand and saltwater. The reel seat is smooth when attaching and detaching your reel. We where not to impressed with the rod guides, we noticed after a few months of using the rod the guides began to wear down. Grooves started forming from the line passing through the guides and eventually forming an edge that could cut the line. Overall the Ugly Stick Elite is a good beginner rod that can handle a variety of different fish. If you get into the sport of surf fishing we recommend moving up in class to a more efficient long-term rod.

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Abu Garcia Vengeance Spinning Rod 7’ Medium

One of the most economical surf fishing rods that are economical but efficient. This rod is made of graphite and has a good backbone but also sensitive for those subtile bites.The Vengeance has a similar reel seat as the Abu Garcia Verritas 2.0, tight to the rod for added sensitivity transfer. Stainless steel guides with titanium oxide inserts aid the distance of your cast and hold up well to heavier pound line and braid. A good rod for targeting Surf Perch and Corbina.

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Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 Spinning Rod 6’10” Medium Light

A lightweight well-balanced surf fishing rod at an entry level price. The core is Abu Garcias Spiral Carbon Construction; this gives the rod a good flex but a strong backbone for hook sets and finesse fishing. The guides are made of titanium alloy with zirconium inserts to keep your line from fraying. The reel seat is nice and tight to the rod for increased sensitivity. The Veritas 2.0 is an all around good surf rod.

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