8' surf spinning rod

[basswipe]

St.Croix now has the Triumph surf rods also.Only the 7',yes seven,is one piece.

You may wish look at the Tica rods as Link Sr suggested.The newer UGSA surf rods are definitely a step up in quality over the older UEHA rods.

There are so many choices.

[Mike P]

The best 8' rod I've ever owned, or used, bar none, is the Loomis SUR 964S.

It's rated 1/2 to 2 oz. It's not "just" a schoolie rod. Unless you're fishing in a junkyard, it'll handle any fish you hook.

Unless you have two fists made of ham hocks, you'll probably never have to use the warranty.

IMO the extra change would be money well spent

[Pete_G]

Almost all Loomis rods have a deceptive amount of power, especially considering how light they are. In most people's hands they cast plugs farther then most other rods. I think the soft tip helps launch plugs a bit more smoothly so they are less likely to tumble in the air. In my hands the Surf Series 1266S outcasts my usual weapon of choice, the Arra 1205.

They don't give them away, but they're great sticks with a great warranty.

[Joe]

Yes - Loomis does cast very well.
I did a comparison with a buddy's Loomis and my Kennedy Spinfisher. Same lure, same line, rods about the same size and action - I love my Kennedy, but that Loomis cast much farther.