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rods for surf.
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2024 2:22 pm
by Erioto
is a 12 foot rod too long for southern california surf?
Re: rods for surf.
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2024 8:08 am
by Midnightpass
If you are doing light line type surf fishing, it is a bit longer than necessary... Most go 10-1/2' or less... I use a 9-1/2' or 10', myself... If you are doing a heavier bait-and-wait style, 12 " would be ok...
Butch
Re: rods for surf.
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2024 10:27 am
by Erioto
yes i have a custom built 12 foot surf rod it is very light though i just was sure if this was optimal
Re: rods for surf.
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2024 9:05 am
by Midnightpass
Erioto wrote: Sat Aug 17, 2024 10:27 am
yes i have a custom built 12 foot surf rod it is very light though i just was sure if this was optimal
What are the specs on the rod?... My everyday (and favorite) rod is 9'6", light, moderate, 4-8# and 1/16- 3/8 0z... I hardly ever use any other rod in the surf... Unless I'm looking for sharks or bat rays (rarely)...
Butch
Oh, and welcome to the forum...
Butch
Re: rods for surf.
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:29 am
by crawdadguy
I use a 7.5 ft. In the surf. But I also own a 12’ rod as well. It will blast it out there but most fish I chase are closer in. The 12’ will work ( hope it’s a 2 piece)