OpenHand Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Hey all, I am after a light surf rod for casting decent lures. I would really like a light kit that I could cast all day. There's obviously plenty of options out there from all the big players but I am keen for some feedback on the specs. I am thinking a 9'6 rod for a bit of casting distance but not too unwieldy - maybe useful for spinning off jetties too. Most lures would sit between 5 - 40g, likely in the middle of that. Would an ML rod be okay? I am mostly after salmon and whatever else I might hook up while fishing for that. Not expecting any monsters though, something that could handle 1 or 2kg of fish. Thanks for any advice - driving myself a bit crazy trying to settle on a weight rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Sounds like you've done some homework and have already narrowed down your choice. A lightish 9'6" rod is ideal for long sessions of throwing lures from the beach but may get interesting on a jetty if there's other people nearby. Look for a rod that handles your intended lure weights and around 4-6 or 6-8kg and you should be on the money. I do a lot of lure casting from the beach and my favourite rod is a Daiwa Bluebacker 99 (discontinued) which is super light in the hand, 9'9" long and well suited to a 40g metal, which to me is the ideal weight to throw. Being a sea bass rod it is a slightly softer in taper than most rods available in Australia, which I find helps keep the hooks in place when a salmon jumps. Another tip is if you're spooling with braid, don't go too light. I find a quality line around PE 1.2 - 1.5 ideal. Because these rods throw a lure so fast, if you go any lighter in line you'll find it choking on your stripper guide, causing huge tangles, snapped leader knots and lost lures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Wilson live fibre 10'6" 4 to 6 kg. matched with a 4000 reel, (Stradic for me) 15 lb braid. Extremely light. Hold in one hand all day !! Perfect !! Howard. PS 5 gram may be a bit light ? 10 up would be ok !!!! Edited November 17, 2019 by bluefin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I have a Shimano Raider Travel Shore Spin. I think it's just over 9ft. The four piece construction makes it easy to transport as well Matched with a 4000 reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I have a Daiwa Demon Blood 962 MH with a Fin-Nor Lethal 100. I use 15 lb Mono. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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