I need a surf fishing rod for the Outer Banks, NC

Veccster · 09-15-2009, 04:20 PM

I broke my damn rod today and I leave for the beach in 4 days. It is a split rod and the two parts were stuck together.
Heat gun + pliers = broken rod.

I am headed out to Gander Mountain or Dicks Sporting Goods to pick up a new one. What are some things to look for?

I need a split rod.
I need it flexible enough to cast the shit out of it past the surf.
Its for light surf fishing...not marlins or great whites.
I have a reel.

mpgnc64 · 09-15-2009, 06:11 PM

I use a 13ft ugly stick and it works great. They arent that much compared to other ones and very tough. Tsunami robs are good too. Look in the discount bucket.

FearNothing321 · 09-15-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpgnc64

I use a 13ft ugly stick and it works great. They arent that much compared to other ones and very tough. Tsunami robs are good too. Look in the discount bucket.

+1 on Ugly Stiks they have some good play in them

Veccster · 09-15-2009, 07:16 PM

What size is recommended? You say 13' but isn't that a bit long?

I'm not an experienced surf fisherman. I used a 6.5' inland rod until today. I do have trouble casting out past the surf...maybe a longer rod would help

09-15-2009, 04:20 PM	#1
Veccster eatin' bass turds Name: Eric Joined: Aug 2008, #8407 Location: Pittsburgh - The City of Champions Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 1,813 2009 DC V6 TRDsport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0l V6 Skid plate, ss exhaust tip, tube steps, Access roll-up tonneau cover, Redline hood struts, 6 D-rings, seat MagLite, LED dome, fumoto oil drain, DTRL, fog light anytime, Kenwood/Clarion speakers, Pop-N-Lock 5300, LED bed lights and a few other things...	I need a surf fishing rod for the Outer Banks, NC I broke my damn rod today and I leave for the beach in 4 days. It is a split rod and the two parts were stuck together. Heat gun + pliers = broken rod. I am headed out to Gander Mountain or Dicks Sporting Goods to pick up a new one. What are some things to look for? I need a split rod. I need it flexible enough to cast the shit out of it past the surf. Its for light surf fishing...not marlins or great whites. I have a reel. __________________ Lets go Steelers Lets go Pens

09-15-2009, 07:16 PM	#4
Veccster eatin' bass turds Name: Eric Joined: Aug 2008, #8407 Location: Pittsburgh - The City of Champions Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 1,813 2009 DC V6 TRDsport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0l V6 Skid plate, ss exhaust tip, tube steps, Access roll-up tonneau cover, Redline hood struts, 6 D-rings, seat MagLite, LED dome, fumoto oil drain, DTRL, fog light anytime, Kenwood/Clarion speakers, Pop-N-Lock 5300, LED bed lights and a few other things...	What size is recommended? You say 13' but isn't that a bit long? I'm not an experienced surf fisherman. I used a 6.5' inland rod until today. I do have trouble casting out past the surf...maybe a longer rod would help __________________ Lets go Steelers Lets go Pens

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09-15-2009, 06:11 PM	#2
mpgnc64 Senior Member Name: Mike and Denise Joined: Jul 2008, #8180 Location: Home for good now!!! Gender: Male Posts: 264 06 4x4 Access cab 4cyl 5spd 2006 Access Cab Manual 4cyl Tool box, Thule rack, rod holders, 5100s at 1.75 and the TSB	I use a 13ft ugly stick and it works great. They arent that much compared to other ones and very tough. Tsunami robs are good too. Look in the discount bucket.