View Full Version : surf set up ? for help
lizzay
02-14-2009, 12:08 PM
Hey,
I don't know anything about surf fishing. What's an ideal rod set up as far as line, rod length, light, med. light, etc. Thanks for any help.
What do you want to target and what's your total budget?
DEADROOTS
02-14-2009, 10:45 PM
Tackle for the surf in a nut shell, 7 foot med/hvy bait casting rod or 6-1/2 to 7 foot medium action spinning rod. :Big Grin: You cant go wrong with anything Shimano. I use a BassProShop 7ft Bionic Blade with a Shimano Citica bait casting reel and a 6-1/2 BassProShops Micro Lite spinning rod with a abu-garcia 1000 class reel. I like Bass Pro rods because the really stand by their products, they have exchanged rods that I broke the tips on after months of hard fishing without a hassle. Something to think about.
lizzay
02-15-2009, 10:48 AM
Thanks guys.
Deadroot, Thanks for giving me something to start with. I guess expect to see some surf reports from me this year. Pretty excited about this surf fishing thing. I just need to find some cheap waders and I'm off!:Fishing Hole:
DEADROOTS
02-16-2009, 09:53 PM
I bought breathable waders for $99.99 from Sports chalet. I can wear warm clothing underneath in the winter and just a tee and boxers in the summer. Works great!
gavin310
02-17-2009, 12:13 AM
Big 5 has some breathable waders too for like $49 i think. i use em and they work pretty well
shy_boxer
02-17-2009, 02:52 AM
I would go with a 7.5' MH 10-20lbs. G-Loomis rod and Shimano Calcutta 200.
Fisherman57
02-17-2009, 08:55 AM
Here's some other basics that may help....
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=14334
Basically go with a dropshot rod and a crankbait rod. The dropshot rod covers light and medium weight c-rigs for perch, corbina, and dropshotting for halibut, while the crankbait rod covers heavy c-rigs, krockadiles, and jerkbaits. Don't go with the lower end Bass Pro rods, I started halibut fishing with an Extreme MH rod, and it caused me to lose fish while getting pathetic casting distance. Spend the money on quality, technique specific gear that you will not have to replace every year or so. I use, and really like, Phenixs, but other companies make nice gear as well. Go with a 200 size baitcaster (Cardiff or Calcutta) or a Curado for the crankbait rod, and a 2500 size spinning reel for the dropshot rig. 8lb or 6lb flourocarbon on the D-shot rod and 10lb or 12lb flouro/copolymer on the crankbait rod.