WTB: Surf Fishing rig for newbie. Prefer San Diego member. Shimano see below:

[lovethepacific]

Prefer Shimano CSS86M 2A rod
Shimano Stradic 4000F1 Reel

Open to alternatives in this price range. Must be in Excellent to new condition.
thanks

[ghetto dad]

thats baller gear for a "newbie" lol

good luck man....what are you fishin for?

GD

[lovethepacific]

Thanks GD- Yeah I had help with the selection from my good buddy (FNN member) Which Way Out from Santa Barbara. Used to have a boat back in the '80's and went off Long Beach out to that 14 mile reef. Long break but he got me into the idea of surf fishing so what the hell.

[ghetto dad]

cuz imo, a 4000 reel is too big....unless ure fishing larger fish...lol...thats why i had asked...

good luck bro

GD

[Troutman65]

My new surf fishing set up is a Shimano Clarus CSS - 86 ML -2A . Lenth 8'6'' Line 6 to 12 lb. lure wt. 1/4 to 3/4 oz .Power Med Light. Action Med fast . IM7 Graphite construction. The reel is a Daiwa Exceler 2500 that came with an extra alum. spool. I have one spool with 6 lb test and the other one with 8 lb. The rod is an Steelhead trout rod . Works great for the surf .

I got this set up new out the door for $157.00 plus tax. Then I had to spool line on the 2 spools the reel comes with .

[lovethepacific]

thanks for the suggestions. Will look into that gear.