is this an ok rod and reel for casting from shore

[crableg85]

hello there im lookin to buy a new combo for pluggin from shore for bass and blue will it sustain the weight of fish in that game field or is it more of a fresh water pole?? and was wondering if anyone has any more info on this one like is it medium /hevy action?? etc.. the number is the Penn PP612S70 on this page also called the silverado/pursuit lmk your opions plzz it is the third one down on the list thanks again .... and also im new here been around for a while reading so i figured id post helloe there

[JohnR]

Not sure where you are fishing but I would say no. 7' surf rod is on the small side for most everything but short distance schoolie fishing.

Really what you should do is tell us how / what kind of locations (beach/jetty/rock piles) you will be fishing and using what kind of lures.

[Raven]

Crableg85 welcome to S-B

if your gonna be throwing plugs
what weight are they....?
is an important consideration...

for heavier plugs --- you'll want say 20lb test
on a reel designed to acomodate it...
and a rod to match....

[Bocephus]

Get at least a 9 foot rod, I use a 10. and like Raven said, it depends on the size plugs your throwing. I was using a 10ft rated for 1-4 Oz, and thought it was pretty good. then I got a 10ft rated for 2-5, and it was a world of difference, as far as controlling the fish and heaving 3oz lures.

[crableg85]

ic itll be mostly used for off jettys fishing or fort pheonix in fairhaven mass.. using jigs and that swimmer hard bait from yozuri F......... lmk

[JohnR]

I would use at least an 8 footer, preferably a 9 for Jetty Fishing. I would recommend you see Mike at M&Ds in Wareham - a site sponsor - (being relatively close to you) for a Tica or Tsunami to keep things cheaper. A custom would run a lot more but for the price, you can't beat one of those. He could also recommend a reel.