Probably ok for what you want them for and will also double as a shorter surf rod. But more than the surf, they would be more suited to jetty and pier fishing. The best input I can offer is to clean them good with a thorough wash down after each use. These reels are not as corrosion resistant as some of the higher end Penn reels. But they are economical and will get you by for a while. Later on, you may want to look into an upgrade to a 7500SS or competitive equivalent. Good Luck and get him into some fish.
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