I NEED A SURF ROD...

[plankton]

Originally Posted by Circlehook

Try putting multiple questions in a post, rather than starting 5 or 6 posts a day.

You'll get more answers.

Originally Posted by piemma

I am so glad I am not the only one who has noticed the great abundance of reduntant posts from one individual.

This Board is going to the dogs. I think I need a vacation from even looking for awhile.
Same questions over and over and over and over and over.......

I have to disagree with you guys. What's wrong with asking questions, I think each separate question deserves it's own post, if you don't feel like answering someone, then don't. If this site is going to the dogs then it's because of people who feel they've got their own special club here, if you want a private forum to converse with your buddys then call them on the phone, but don't expect people to not participate in a public online forum because you feel like they don't belong. What's the purpose of a site like this other than to share information with others who enjoy our sport? This guy is obviously just starting out and is looking for some help. If someone was willing to answer him rather than give him crap for posting too much he probably wouldn't have to post so much.

44mike44, it would help to know what size lures you're looking to throw. With a 7000c3 I would suggest 50 or 65# braid and a rod rated for somewhere in the 2-8 oz. area, it's on the heavier end of a surfcasting setup for me, something I would use in the canal or in big surf. I have a similar setup on a Penn Pro Guide Surf rod that's 10' rated for 2-8, it's a 60/40 two-piece (longer half has all the guides on it), which is great if you live in an apartment, like me. It's a well made rod with good guides and can be bought for under a hundred bucks. I would also recommend the Tica Dolphin (UGSA) line of rods, I have a spinner that's rated 1/2-3 that I love for light tackle stuff, but they've just started making conventional rods and they will offer something to fit your bill as well, also two-piece rods but 50/50 split. Let me know what type of area you think you'll be fishing and I can offer you some more precise advice. I'm certainly no expert, but I will help the best I can. Welcome to the site!

[bart]

Originally Posted by plankton

I have to disagree with you guys. What's wrong with asking questions, I think each separate question deserves it's own post, if you don't feel like answering someone, then don't. If this site is going to the dogs then it's because of people who feel they've got their own special club here, if you want a private forum to converse with your buddys then call them on the phone, but don't expect people to not participate in a public online forum because you feel like they don't belong. What's the purpose of a site like this other than to share information with others who enjoy our sport? This guy is obviously just starting out and is looking for some help. If someone was willing to answer him rather than give him crap for posting too much he probably wouldn't have to post so much.

great post.

[Gunpowder]

Originally Posted by bart

great post.

AGREED

[hq2]

The standard plug-ch#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g rod for the (non-super serious) fisherman is a 9 foot Ugly Stick, which also works pretty well for bait casting. I've got one, which I like a lot. I recommend it.

[Mike P]

Mike44. I'm not sure where you are located in Mass, but if you live east of Worcester and south of Boston you're probably no more than an hour from Wareham. Go see Mike at M&Ds. He has surf rods that cover every price point, from Tica at the low end to the new Lamiglas SSU rods at the high end, and a few in the middle.

[gldnbear93]

Originally Posted by Mike P

Mike44. I'm not sure where you are located in Mass, but if you live east of Worcester and south of Boston you're probably no more than an hour from Wareham. Go see Mike at M&Ds. He has surf rods that cover every price point, from Tica at the low end to the new Lamiglas SSU rods at the high end, and a few in the middle.

I second the suggestion of visiting Mike. He runs a great shop!

[gldnbear93]

great fast service too.
Litterally as I hit the submit button on my last post a guy walks in with my order from M+Ds that I placed Tuesday night!

Thanks Mike!

[ShipWrecked]

Penn Pro guide are a good rod. I had one and took a good beating without failing me. Shop around online I know places that sell that cheaper then what you found. I first go Mikes as he has some nice rods though. Guys why are we giving him the third degree for asking questions?? Isnt this forum for getting info and learning something. Its stuff like this that turn newbies off. I know I dont post much but do read a lot and have meet a lot nice peeps. But if you want peps to join and partitipate dont them treat like crap. It all makes the new guys feel like outsiders. I know I am going to get blasted for my post so shoot away.