Daiwa Grand Wave 5000BR? Matching to a rod?

[reelfishin]

Hi,
I just picked up a new Daiwa Grand Wave 5000BR spinning reel and was wondering what would be a good rod for this. It will be used mostly just for tossing live bait, mostly surf clams, and will need to be pretty stout. I'm over 6' tall, and can easily handle a longer rod, but I don't really think a super long pole is definitely the answere. I wasn't really shopping for a new reel, but got a deal I couldn't refuse.
I just want a rod that will allow me take full advantage of the capabilities of this reel

I looked at several options, and was considering a Surf King by Lamiglas, either the 10' model SK10MHS, or the 11' model, SK11MHS, as well as a Daiwa Sealine, SL-SA1132XHRS, which has a 10oz rating, and a 11' Okuma Solaris. The line ratings and max weights are confusing and can only be taked as a guide, I have an old Daiwa Eliminator that can out throw many poles that carry a much heavier rating.
I had always fished mostly from a boat, but have just recently started to get back to surf fishing. I looked at a few higher end rods, and really didn't like the feel, I prefer a rod that has a very fast taper and strong spine, I can't stand feeling the handle flex in my hands when fighting a fish. I have an older St Croix that is like that, it's rated at a high weight, but feels like a whip with even the slightest weight, and has far too much flex down low near the handle.
I didn't see much selection in a live bait spinning rod locally, everything I see is either 1-6 oz rated or less, or way out of my price range.
I've always fished lures on spinning reels, and live bait on a conventional reel, this reel will be something new, besides, I like the way the Daiwa spinners cast, I have several Daiwa Emblems and wouldn't trade them for anything. I am hoping that the Grand Wave will be a similar reel, although the Grand Wave is a bit heavier.

[basswipe]

Tica UGSA Dolphin series.
Model No. Length Action Type LineWt. LureWt. Pcs.
UGSA70MH1S 7'0" MH Surf Spin 10 - 25 3/4 - 3 1
UGSA80M1S 8'0" M Surf Spin 6 - 17 1/2 - 2 1
UGSA80MH1S 8'0" MH Surf Spin 10 - 25 3/4 - 3 1
UGSA90M2S 9'0" M Surf Spin 10 - 25 1/2 - 3 2
UGSA90MH2S 9'0" MH Surf Spin 12 - 30 2 - 6 2
UGSA10MH2S 10'0" MH Surf Spin 12 - 30 2 - 8 2
UGSA106MH2S 10'6" MH Surf Spin 12 - 30 2 - 8 2
UGSA11MH2S 11'0" MH Surf Spin 15 - 40 3 - 8 2
UGSA11XH2S 11'0" XH Surf Spin 20 - 50 6 - 12 2
UGSA12H2S 12'0" H Surf Spin 15 - 40 4 - 10 2
UGSA12XH2S 12'0" XH Surf Spin 20 - 50 6 - 12 2

[nightfighter]

Hope this helps... The man knows his chit.
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[reelfishin]

Is there a good online source? No one nearby has Tica, at least not in the heavier versions.
Has anyone had one in hand to use? I have heard good things about the Dolphin series rods, but never had the chance to use one.
The only experience I had with Tica was a pair of Gemini reels that I bought a few years ago, I sold them after only one use, they felt great until a fish was on, then they felt like they had no bearings, even with small fish. After that, I never gave Tica another look.
I replaced those two reels with two Penn 975's and they've been great.
My one bad experience with a Tica product I guess has kept me from paying much attention to them.

[ReelinRod]

Originally Posted by reelfishin

Is there a good online source?

Try digitaldagger.com. Rich will have what you need.

He lists the Tica Dolphin UGSA11MH2S /11'0" / MH Surf Spin rated for 3 - 8oz at $110.00.

The Grandwave is a great reel, enjoy!