Looking for new Surf rod

[Bucktail]

looking at a shimano spheros 6000 right now. 

Nice reel.  Should be able to get the older version at a pretty good discount now.

[Greg7]

Got my new toy. Tica dolphin surf 9' med heavy 2-6oz. $110
Looked at the tsunami's for $38 dollars but wasn't sure how the quality would compare.  Maybe just paying for the name? but Anyway im happy with what I got, just have to get out and use it now!!

[Pfishingruven]

Congrats, nice pic!

 

[Bucktail]

Good luck with your new rod! 

BTW, that Tsunami you were looking at was probably one of the lower end models.  Couldn't have been one of their Trophy or Airwave rods.  They would have run you around $80 to $130 depending on the model.  But if it was...

[ped579]

Good choice, good luck with it.  Now you have to break it in...

[captainbailey]

I like the Tica's, I have one that is rated at 12 - 30 line wt and 2 - 8 oz lure wt.  It is the Dolphin Series and it is the 10' model. 

Ditto, although mine is about 9'10" now

It gets a little tiring tossing plugs though.

[Greg7]

Alright so I bought the Shimano Spheros 6000 on ebay. 60 dollars new in box. hopefully will get here wednesday or thursday.

[Pfishingruven]

Nice setup for a reasonable price!!

 

[captainbailey]

I purchased that same reel about 5 years ago and its still kicking. I use it off of the boat to cast metal at schools of blues and i can say that the drag is as smooth as can be. I'm sure you'll be happy with it. 

[blynch]

Decided instead of replacing my 6'6" that just recently cracked I would by a better surf rod.  Im getting tired of not being able to cast rigs out further than 10 feet with my 7' surf pole.  haha. Looking into a 9' Tica Surf. Medium heavy 30# line. Any other suggestions? I want it mainly for throwing nice bunker heads and what not but still be able to use lures.   

I have that same rod.  It has a pretty light action and is very strong, though the guides are rather suspect.  There are some nice Shimanos and St. Croixs out there as well. 

[dikdanger]

Decided instead of replacing my 6'6" that just recently cracked I would by a better surf rod.  Im getting tired of not being able to cast rigs out further than 10 feet with my 7' surf pole.  haha. Looking into a 9' Tica Surf. Medium heavy 30# line. Any other suggestions? I want it mainly for throwing nice bunker heads and what not but still be able to use lures.   

 

i like my Tica... good choice... only surf pole i have that i like more is my Lamiglass... but that thing went for a nice nut of cash... next surf pole will be a Tica again... most bang for the buck so far in my experience...

[adesai73]

i have an okuma solaris 10' (4-8 oz) that i use for throwing chunks.  i'm really enjoying the feel of the rod.

i also use a tica 9-footer for plugs/metals.  (1/2 - 2 oz)  Paul walked me through the purchase of that, and he was there when I gave it a try for the first time.  ask him about my reaction upon the first cast!  prior to that, i was using a box-store set up that felt like i was swinging a telephone pole it was so heavy. 

if we ever cross paths, you're welcome to give them a try.

as for the reels, i use a daiwa emcast for chunking, great reel, smooth and casts a country mile (i could use all the help i can get)

for plugging, i use an abu garcia spinner that's pretty solid.  it took a decent dunking yesterday and now, it seems to have recovered just fine after a thorough cleaning.

[Pfishingruven]

Thanks, I am definitely leaning towards the Tica Dolphin 9 or 10 footer for plugging, which is what I do 99% of the time.  I was gifted a Shimano Stradic 6000FG, which is great.  I have been looking at the Daiwa Emcast or Emblem Pros since I have a Daiwa now that just started giving up on me after 18 years of rough use and not so great care!!

 

[adesai73]

^ well, if you ever want to try them out, let me know.  i'll be happy to come down, meet you and we could kill a few hours and maybe, catch a fish or two. 

i have my own black cloud, so maybe it'll be like math class. 

negative x negative = positive