Surf pole size

[jerseyboy32]

I’ve been using a 8 and 9 ft pole. People are telling me I need bigger 10,11. What’s a recommended size. I tried a 10 heavy and I didn’t feel good casting. Thank you I’m looking at Diawa surf combo in either 8 or 9. Thank you. Mainly stripers and blues. And what else may swim. 

Edited December 31, 2024 by jerseyboy32

[Swamprat]

1 hour ago, jerseyboy32 said:

I’ve been using a 8 and 9 ft pole. People are telling me I need bigger 10,11. What’s a recommended size. I tried a 10 heavy and I didn’t feel good casting. Thank you I’m looking at Diawa surf combo in either 8 or 9. Thank you. 

What will be your primary use?  Surf? Boat? 

Bait? Plugs? Bucktails? 

I use a 2 piece 10' when throwing weight and bait.  It's rated for 6-8oz. 

When throwing a 1oz weight when dragging fluke bait or kingfish rigs I use a 7'10" rod. 

Throwing 2 oz plugs in the surf it's usually a 8 or 9' pole rated to 1 1/2-3oz lures. 

 

[tuny]

I've got several old rods that you're welcome to, I'm located in Tuckerton. I have a 14' one-piece lamglass blank that you can have.

[Nomad]

I use an 11 foot Lami off the surf throwing 2 to 5 ounce plugs. Has a lot of flex to it. Nice for fighting fish of all sizes.https://www.lamiglas.com/collections/gsb-series/products/gsb11ms?variant=4315531542569

[vdep217]

49 minutes ago, Swamprat said:

What will be your primary use?  Surf? Boat? 

Bait? Plugs? Bucktails? 

I use a 2 piece 10' when throwing weight and bait.  It's rated for 6-8oz. 

When throwing a 1oz weight when dragging fluke bait or kingfish rigs I use a 7'10" rod. 

Throwing 2 oz plugs in the surf it's usually a 8 or 9' pole rated to 1 1/2-3oz lures. 

 

Look up at title lol

[the truth]

All mine are 9’. That’s just my preference though. I only really use sputniks also. I’m not in heavy surf usually so that setup works well for me

[jerseyboy32]

1 hour ago, tuny said:

I've got several old rods that you're welcome to, I'm located in Tuckerton. I have a 14' one-piece lamglass blank that you can have.

I work in absecon 

[jerseyboy32]

1 hour ago, Swamprat said:

What will be your primary use?  Surf? Boat? 

Bait? Plugs? Bucktails? 

I use a 2 piece 10' when throwing weight and bait.  It's rated for 6-8oz. 

When throwing a 1oz weight when dragging fluke bait or kingfish rigs I use a 7'10" rod. 

Throwing 2 oz plugs in the surf it's usually a 8 or 9' pole rated to 1 1/2-3oz lures. 

 

Stripers and blues in surf and off jetty

[vdep217]

11'1 odm.  I can tell you I've tried the factory rods and will say this.  If you plan on surf casting with any regularity with plugs do yourself a favor and get yourself a custom surf stick. Built to how you want it length to real seat etc.  I have an old baby ula with an adjustable reel seat and that pays dividends when standing chest deep in water. You will have the distance if needed.  My next one will most likely be the odm evolution but I'm very happy with my current odm built by a member here

[mike033089]

I have seen guys use surf poles for trout, anything goes 

[Nomad]

If you’re fishing around jetties, I would go with 11 foot little extra length helps a lot maneuvering them around the rocks. You can also cast a little further.

Edited December 31, 2024 by Nomad

[jerseyboy32]

3 hours ago, mike033089 said:

I have seen guys use surf poles for trout, anything goes 

So did i

[jerseyboy32]

3 hours ago, Nomad said:

If you’re fishing around jetties, I would go with 11 foot little extra length helps a lot maneuvering them around the rocks. You can also cast a little further.

I guess I need to learn and get comfortable with more than 9ft. I’m not happy with heavy action stiffness

[Hunter115522]

You're Welcome 🤔

[deerkiller18]

Someone else said it. If you plan to do it a lot spend the money and get a rod build for you. Do some research and find a blank and reel setup that is light and you can cast all day or night. I do not have one as I only surf fish a couple nights a year but my buddies have setups that are extremely comfortable to cast for hours.