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[Emil132]

What would be a good fishing pole and reel for surf fishing and pier fishing?
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[davetclown]

I know of only one true surf fishing rod, that is the Ballyhoo made and sold exclusivly in our island state.

you can order one on line.

it has a handle that is nearly 3-4 feet long that can be pushed in to the sand.
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[tubeN2]

Welcome to BigFishTackle.

What area do you fish in? Some areas have easier surf and some have a harsher environment.

I live in So. California. Some areas I am fine with a 10 foot rod and others, I prefer a 13 or even 16 foot rod.
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[Emil132]

I fish in the San Diego area mostly and around southern california
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[tubeN2]

New Cali member?? Kool dude.

Do you prefer conventional or spinning rods and reels??[cool]
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[Emil132]

I prefer spinning rods
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[tubeN2]

As far as spinning rods go I would suggest the Okuma SS-C-1202MH-1 surf rod. It is a 2 piece 12foot rod. Good from 12 to 20lb line and 3 to 6oz weights.

Or you could go a little cheaper with the Diawa Beefstick S1202MHRS. It has pretty much the same specs but 1 less guide. It has only 6 guides as compared to the Okuma model which has 7.

You do get better weight distribution over the rod with more guides.[cool]

Do you need a good reel to go with that??

Okuma Coronado CD90 would make a good match.[]
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