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If you don't want to spend much for the rod, the Ugly Stick or the Daiwa Sealine Z (jury still out on the guideless rod) are good choices but if you get into surfcasting with any regularity, you will appreciate a custom surf stick. The Sabre is a pretty decent rod, especially for the money. It is also lighter, better balanced, and can be custom fit to you. Probably half the people here have a 9' Sabre 1088 model rod. I prefer the 1089 myself as it has a little more backbone. Most of the Uglys have short butt (handle) sections which can be awkward in surfcasting. I know a few people that have built custom rods on Ugly Stick blanks and are extremely happy but you are not likely to find that in the off the rack models.
If you are really adventerous and have the time, patience, and are good with your hands. You can build a 9' Sabre rod your self for about $90 plus a book or two. And it is very satisfying to catch fish on a rod that you've built... Good Luck!!
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