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Title: New TICA Surge
Post by: captainbailey on November 13, 2008, 10:12:05 PM

Just picked one up today with some "found" money. 8' TICA Surge (2pc. 1/2-2) spinning. Paired up better with my reel (Daiwa Team Advantage) than Lami King Surf, Tsunami Airwave or St. Croix Triumph. Very similar product to the Airwave at about 30% of the cos. Can't wait to use it tomorrow night. I will get back with the field test.  chrz

Title: Re: New TICA Surge
Post by: PeggyLee on November 13, 2008, 11:29:59 PM

Good Luck with the New Rod!!! Have one I use for Plugging in 7 1/2.

Title: Re: New TICA Surge
Post by: ped579 on November 13, 2008, 11:47:00 PM

Nice rod I think you will enjoy it... t^

Title: Re: New TICA Surge
Post by: Hunter 2 on November 14, 2008, 05:21:04 PM

Sounds nice! Goodluck! chrz

Title: Re: New TICA Surge
Post by: captainbailey on November 14, 2008, 11:37:23 PM

gave it a try tonite throwing a bomber. rod loaded well, extremely comfortable to fish for hours with. Unfortunately, tonite was a poor nite for plugging, rough surf and strong current.  :'( a better review to come...

Title: Re: New TICA Surge
Post by: captainbailey on November 26, 2008, 08:41:23 AM

I love the action on this rod. I was a little concerned at first because I have always preferred a very stiff rod.  ;D I haven't got to test the rod with a sizable fish, but I have learned to love casting with this rod. Good taper to it as well, the one short I've caught put a pretty slow bend to this rod, something i've been looking for out of a rod with good sensitivity.

Comparing to a TICA Dolphin, St. Croix Tidemaster, Penn Pro Guide( all that my father an I own)

this rod gets an A.   t^ definitely recommended
 chrz