i have an abu garcia 7000c3 and i need a matching rod for the surf. preferably something that can throw a wide array of artificals. any suggestsions would be appreciated

Try putting multiple questions in a post, rather than starting 5 or 6 posts a day.

You'll get more answers.

Yeah what he said.When it comes to a rod there's alot more than just looking for one that does it all.You'll need lure weight average for what your gonna be tossing.Also conditions you'll be fishing in.Someone tossing eels from an open beach will need something different than someone tossing them from a pier or Jetty.You'll need to put alot more details into your question to help make the right decision for yourself.Your best bet would go to a local tackle shop and chat with the guy @ the counter.He may have a guy who builds rods and can make exactly what your looking for.He may suggest a rod he has in stock for your particular appplication.Bring your reel with you and feel the reel on the rod.These are all tips I've got from this site in the past.You may want to locate the search button up top there and do some searching around here.There's alot more info than you will be able to take in in one sitting.

also.... the search forum is an excellent resource :hihi:

also.... the search forum is an excellent resource :hihi:

As is the FAQ, How to, Tips and Tricks forum

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=23185

mike.... no offense, but you have more threads in 5 days than you do posts. listening is far more valuable than creating many threads. some good advice would be to create one and ask all you questions in one and see to it that way. like I said, we know you are excited (sure seems that way at least) to get back out and learn alot, but just gaining some advice for yourself and doing some of the research in the search and how-to forums like mike p suggested would help you out tremendously. i use it all the time :).

Try putting multiple questions in a post, rather than starting 5 or 6 posts a day.

You'll get more answers.

I am so glad I am not the only one who has noticed the great abundance of reduntant posts from one individual.

This Board is going to the dogs. I think I need a vacation from even looking for awhile.
Same questions over and over and over and over and over.......:wall:

I have to disagree with you guys. What's wrong with asking questions, I think each separate question deserves it's own post, if you don't feel like answering someone, then don't. If this site is going to the dogs then it's because of people who feel they've got their own special club here, if you want a private forum to converse with your buddys then call them on the phone, but don't expect people to not participate in a public online forum because you feel like they don't belong. What's the purpose of a site like this other than to share information with others who enjoy our sport? This guy is obviously just starting out and is looking for some help. If someone was willing to answer him rather than give him crap for posting too much he probably wouldn't have to post so much.

44mike44, it would help to know what size lures you're looking to throw. With a 7000c3 I would suggest 50 or 65# braid and a rod rated for somewhere in the 2-8 oz. area, it's on the heavier end of a surfcasting setup for me, something I would use in the canal or in big surf. I have a similar setup on a Penn Pro Guide Surf rod that's 10' rated for 2-8, it's a 60/40 two-piece (longer half has all the guides on it), which is great if you live in an apartment, like me. It's a well made rod with good guides and can be bought for under a hundred bucks. I would also recommend the Tica Dolphin (UGSA) line of rods, I have a spinner that's rated 1/2-3 that I love for light tackle stuff, but they've just started making conventional rods and they will offer something to fit your bill as well, also two-piece rods but 50/50 split. Let me know what type of area you think you'll be fishing and I can offer you some more precise advice. I'm certainly no expert, but I will help the best I can. Welcome to the site!:wave:

thanks i appreciate it

i saw a penn 9ft rated for 1-4oz
im thinking about that...

which penn rod....

http://www.fishermansheadquarters.com/rods_penn_guide_surf_casting.htm

never seen those before.... doesn't look like a bad rod, but i wouldn't be able to give you a review on it.

i saw a penn 9ft rated for 1-4oz
im thinking about that...

I own that rod as well, I've got a 6500 Big Game on it, great setup! The 7000 might be a little big for that rod, I would bring the reel to the place you saw the rod and try it out for size, if it feels good to you then go for it, you want a setup that feels nice and balanced when you're casting it. The problem with surfcasting (all fishing really) is that there isn't any one setup that will work well everywhere. I found this out as well when I got into surfcasting, I wanted one rig that would do it all, doesn't exist. Thankfully, there are some nice, inexpensive rods available now and Abus are relatively inexpensive as well, so you can buy a few setups and not have to mortgage the farm. The setups you choose all really depend on what kind of water you're going to be fishing.

thanks plankton thats deffinately the truth

if you are doing some beach stuff, i say use that 7000 on the 10' penn. that may feel better and balance better. like plankton said, you kinda have to go to a tackle shop and get a feel for it yourself.

http://www.fishermansheadquarters.com/rods_penn_guide_surf_casting.htm

Check out this site, he's got good prices on those rods, but his stock is sometimes low, he carries the Ticas as well.
http://digitaldagger.com/

These guys have great prices on Abu reels.
http://catalog.catfishconnection.com/

I have to disagree with you guys. What's wrong with asking questions, I think each separate question deserves it's own post, if you don't feel like answering someone, then don't. If this site is going to the dogs then it's because of people who feel they've got their own special club here, if you want a private forum to converse with your buddys then call them on the phone, but don't expect people to not participate in a public online forum because you feel like they don't belong. What's the purpose of a site like this other than to share information with others who enjoy our sport? This guy is obviously just starting out and is looking for some help. If someone was willing to answer him rather than give him crap for posting too much he probably wouldn't have to post so much.

great post.

great post.

AGREED

The standard plug-ch#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g rod for the (non-super serious) fisherman is a 9 foot Ugly Stick, which also works pretty well for bait casting. I've got one, which I like a lot. I recommend it.

Mike44. I'm not sure where you are located in Mass, but if you live east of Worcester and south of Boston you're probably no more than an hour from Wareham. Go see Mike at M&Ds. He has surf rods that cover every price point, from Tica at the low end to the new Lamiglas SSU rods at the high end, and a few in the middle.

Mike44. I'm not sure where you are located in Mass, but if you live east of Worcester and south of Boston you're probably no more than an hour from Wareham. Go see Mike at M&Ds. He has surf rods that cover every price point, from Tica at the low end to the new Lamiglas SSU rods at the high end, and a few in the middle.

I second the suggestion of visiting Mike. He runs a great shop!

great fast service too.
Litterally as I hit the submit button on my last post a guy walks in with my order from M+Ds that I placed Tuesday night!

Thanks Mike!

Penn Pro guide are a good rod. I had one and took a good beating without failing me. Shop around online I know places that sell that cheaper then what you found. I first go Mikes as he has some nice rods though. Guys why are we giving him the third degree for asking questions?? Isnt this forum for getting info and learning something. Its stuff like this that turn newbies off. I know I dont post much but do read a lot and have meet a lot nice peeps. But if you want peps to join and partitipate dont them treat like crap. It all makes the new guys feel like outsiders. I know I am going to get blasted for my post so shoot away.