Bama Beach Bum yessir! i checked on them a week or so ago and they were out of stock, so when i saw this i had to check again! I live in Foley, maybe i’ll see you out there or even take a charter with you some time! stay bummy! and keep the vids coming man, i work off shore and have been binge watching and can’t wait to get home and try out some fishing after all the new things i’ve learned watching you!
Christopher Antoine Wonder how the Internet price for the Academy store in my hometown is only $49.95. They seem to be out of stock most of the time but it is an incredible price. You can set it up so that Academy will notify you when they get them.
Ninja Tackle Dagger Surf Rod is a great rod, loads up nicely and cast awesome, got mine paired with Penn Spinfisher V 6500LL. Reel is a bit too heavy however, really wears you down quickly if your throwing 2+ounce spoons and lures in the surf. Got a Quantum Cabo PT 50 on the way which is about 10 grams lighter, should make for a great combo...
Nice setup That St. Croix is a great rod just bought the 7ft model (fast action) Tidemaster which went for $180 at Tackledirect So they sent ya a 180 to 200 dollar rod. I paired with a Penn Fierce II 4000 with blue 20lb braid. I love that setup. Great vid as usual
I've got a selection of Spinfisher V and VI's. 3500's, 4500's, 6500's and 8500's. They are built very well. The VI's have the full water proofing, which is in added plus. They all have nice smooth drags and retrieves, and they hold a ton of line. Because I fish in fresh and saltwater, they get a wide range of use. I have been playing with the Live Liner versions, which takes a little tension off on the initial strike. Rods, I run 10, 10.5 and 11' Mojo Surf rods as well as Tidewater 6.5, 7 and 8' rods for casting. I recently used my 10' medium Mojo surf rod, paired with a 6500 VI with Live Liner feature for carp on freshwater. I bagged a half dozen carp, with the largest just under 20 pounds. (I use an umbrella stand for my rod holder on grassy shorelines.) All reels are loaded with 20, 30 or 50# PowerPro. I believe the 8500 with 50# line on the 11' medium-heavy surf rod should handle most small to mid-sized sharks, as well as big pike or muskies. Steve
Agreed! The new Penns can't even come close to the smoothness of the BG's. I do have a couple of 10 year old spinfishers also... Those were a different story..but as far as new stuff.. BG without a doubt.
NotSoProAngler uh what Penn reels are you using? I own 3 BGs and not a single one is even close to my Slammer III in both smoothness and power. You must have been comparing them to the cheap Penns. Also the BG is definitely far smoother than the old SS and SSM Penns...
No Penns are fully sealed. Only partially sealed. They are great reels, I have 3 penn spinfisher vi and they are good reels. Fully sealed reels are Van Staal, Zee Baas and Visser are the only sealed reel out there. I have a Van Staal and they are awesome! Mostly I'm a penn guy. Keep the videos up! I enjoy your videos! I'd like to go surf fishing with you, maybe you could teach me something. Anyway great video!
I'm 85 as mentioned before. Have used many of my fresh water rods N reels in salt water, wash good no problems. Fishing for many years. Tight lines young man God Bless. 🐻
Was looking for steelhead rods and this is one I saw 2 years ago and think this could be a good video to do now that you fish a lot more places than the surf
lol... Really enjoy your kingfishing videos dude. Thanks! Just watched this video. Some funny coincidences... I was wondering about your settups bc I lost one of mine. This July 4th weekend I was camping and fishing Assateague Island Maryland. I had my Penn Battalion Rod with Battle reel in my hand looking for flounder when I looked over at my other rod. It was gone (in a second!). Dragged out to sea by a Cow nosed ray I'm sure. That rod was a Wright McGill steelhead rod! It had a kingfish/spot rig with fishbites and a squid strip on it. Didn't get to use it much but I liked the rod. I saw it at dicks and I thought it might make a good kingfish, spot, croaker, snapper blue mid-summer small game rod. Luckily it was paired with a cheap older reel. This time I will invest in better rod holders too :))
My light-ish set up for Pompano/Croaker/Pinfish(for bait) set up is damn near identical to the first one you showed, but with the 2k series Penn Battle. I hit a 23 lb Red on it today under the overpass from Orange Beach to Pensacola. Hell of a fun fight to pull something that big in on what is essentially a bass rod.
I use a Tsunami Air Wave 11’ w 30lb braid on a Daiwa BG5000 and then another same rod same braid on a Spinfisher 4500. Both are perfect and can catch anything.
This might be off topic but having my senses exercised to discern evil, this is the best way to address the evil i'm hearing that the natural ears can't hear. Isa 42:19-20 Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant? Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not. Isa 43:8 Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. Heb 5:9-14 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing YE ARE DULL OF HEARING. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their SENSES EXERCISED to discern both good AND EVIL. So the readers don't think I'm crazy, there is that evil in the world. Jer. 13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. Gen. 30:31-33 And he said, What shall I give thee? And JACOB said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed and keep thy flock: I will pass through all thy flock to day, removing from thence all the SPECKLED AND SPOTTED CATTLE, and ALL THE BROWN cattle AMONG THE SHEEP, and the SPECKLED AND SPOTTED among the GOATS: and of such shall be my hire. SO SHALL MY RIGHTEOUSNESS ANSWER FOR ME IN TIME TO COME, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, AND BROWN AMONG THE SHEEP, that shall be counted stolen with me. Dan. 7:9 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and THE HAIR OF HIS HEAD LIKE THE PURE WOOL: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. Nu. 12:10-12 And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, MIRIAM BECAME LEPROUS, WHITE AS SNOW: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous. And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned. LET HER NOT BE AS ONE DEAD, of whom THE FLESH IS HALF CONSUMED WHEN HE COMETH OUT OF HIS MOTHER'S WOMB. [KJV] For your information!
What rods would you recommend , I have a slammer iv dx 5500, a slammer III high speed 6500 and a spinfisher vi 4500, I'm looking to start using them for the surf but I don't know what rods I should get, Im looking for 3 rods I can get for around 220$
I know you get this question on every video, and I've asked a few times and I'm sure I've been buried in comments, but in your opinion, would an H2O Express 10' rod with a Shimano Sienna 4000, 30lb power pro braid work for the majority of fishing in the surf? I have some experience but I'm looking for an answer from someone like you who knows the water more. I have most of the rigs set up, I'm just trying to take some family who hasnt been surf fishing before and would like to have a few rods set up the same so they can all catch something. Thank you if you read this!
How much over the rod rating are you willing to go?? Your steelhead rod tops out at 3/4 ounce, but you said your throwing a 1 oz weight? How much over do you go?
I am a newbie Snowbird from north of Pittsburgh, PA. now wintering over in Gulf Shores. I'm strictly freshwater fishing with no interest for saltwater...... until I happened across one of your vids. Dude your videos are addicting, you have a passion for fishing, and you're a natural at teaching. So now, I'm all ears and need learn the "cans/cant's" of Alabama fishing regs. Unfortunately all my fishing gear is tucked away, for a long winters nap, in North West PA. The gooder part, I now have reason to go buy more fishing stuff and even better, when I explain to my wife🤑....... I can blame it all on you. 😝 Keep up the good work, I think I'm hooked.. To you an your family.... A Very Happy New Year. Tight lines.
I bought that same power pro in blue 20# online - I think I paid $18-ish for 1000 yd spool. (I just can't remember if it was amazon or ebay) If I had to say I had any regrets it'd be that I shoulda got neon yellow.
Hi Sir the best Surf Casting Rod to is one that has very strong butt section & springy section at the middle of the Rod & at the end of the Rod is fairly soft section & the best 2 Quality SAFEST FEATURE REELS TO USE FOR SURF CASTING IS THE LATEST PENN VI 6500 LIVE LINER REEL OR THE PENN VI 8500 LIVE LINER REEL & YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM AS YOU ALWAYS USE A SHOCK LEADER & I HAVE ALWAYS USE A 50 POUND SHOCK LEADER 5 OUNCE SINKER 15 TO 20 POUND MAIN LINE LINE & 2 7/0 HOOKS & BIG BAITS & I WILL TELL A STORY ABOUT BAD EXPERIENCES THAT I HAD YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS DOING A LOT OF SURF CASTING & SURF CASTING ROD I HAD WAS A KILWELL 12 FOOT ROD HAD A VERY STRONG BUTT SECTION & A SRINGY MIDDLE SECTION & AT TOP OF THE ROD WAS FAIRLY SOFT TIP THE REEL I WAS USING WAS A OKUMA EGG BEATER REEL& HAD A 50 POUND SHOCK LEADER & HAD ABOUT 14 1/2 FEET OF SHOCK.AS I HAD SOME OF IT AROUND THE SPOOL OF THE REEL & HAD 2 7/0 HOOKS WITH BIG BAITS & BEFORE I GOT TO DO BEFORE I CAST I FLICKED OPEN THE BAIL ARM & DO THE & AT TIMES I PUT THROUGH WITH THE ROD TO GET A BETTER CAST & QUITE A FEW TIMES I WAS ABLE TO CAST MY LINE ROUGHLY 80 TO 85 METERS OR SO BUT OTHER TIMES I WASN'T SO LUCKY TO CAST MY LINE OUT AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE THE HANDLE ON THE REEL WOULD TURN & SLAMMING THE BAIL ARM OVER TO CLOSED POSITION & PING GOES THE LINE AS I BROKE THE LINE & THE 5 OUNCE SINKER WOULD GO FLYING THROUGH THE AIR AT SPEED & RIGHT INTO DEEP WATER &.I WOULD LOSE THE SHOCK LEADER HOOKS & BAIT & SPENT TIME SETTING UP ANOTHER SHOCK LEADER UP AGAIN & THE SINKERS I WAS USING PROPER 5 0UNCE SURF CASTING SINKERS & PARTICULAR TIME I WENT TO ANOTHER FISHING SPOT & THE WERE OTHER PEOPLE FURTHER UP THE BEACH WELL AWAY FROM ME & I HAD BEEN FISHING FOR AWHILE TO WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL & I MADE A BIG MASSIVE MISTAKE I DECIDED TO DO THE PENDULUM CAST AS I GOT THE PROPER ROD TO DO THE PENDULUM CAST & I FLICKED THE BAIL ARM IN OPEN POSITION & HALF WAY INTO THE CAST THE BLOODY F______N HANDLE TURNED ON & I DIDN'T KNOW THAT BAIL HAD SLAMMED OVER TO CLOSED POSITION PING GOES THE LINE & 50 OUNCE SINKER WENT FLYING ALONG THE BEACH AT SPEED TO THE PEOPLE THAT WERE FURTHER UP AWAY FROM ME & THE 5 OUNCE NEARLY HIT SOMEONE & IT SHOCKED ME TO KNOW I COULD HAVE REALLY HURT THAT PERSON & RAN UP TO THAT PERSON TO APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT HAD HAPPENED TOLD THAT MY HANDLE ON THE REEL HAD TURNED ON ME & SLAMMING THE BAIL ARM OVER ON ME IN CLOSED POSITION & I WENT TO MY FISHING SPOT PACKED UP MY GEAR & WENT HOME & I'VE Very Nice 20 foot fiberglass cabin boat with a Yamaha f150 hp four stroke outboard motor & had the boat for about 9 years now & at the same I got the boat I brought myself a Penn 760 Live Liner Reel & Rod Combo boat Rod & has basically 2 Live Liiner settings & one particular day I was out fishing & I also had a 50 pound leader & with 25 pound main line on the Penn 760 Live Liner Reel & I a fair size pilchard on 2 7/0 hooks & I the Penn 760 Live Liner Reel set up quite nicely & & if a fish takes the line out it can take the bait & so it can take the line with no problem at all & then it happened the line started spooling out at a good speed & then it stopped spooling out & then it then the line was spooling out again & then I turned the handle to go on the main drag & the fish was on & I didn't have the main drag set to hard as the fish could still pull a small amount of line out & it was a big fish to & the Penn Rod was well bent over & I had a fight on my hands & I was Fighting this big fish for quite sometime & my son Regan said to me bring it in & I said to him I'm trying to get in & it's putting up a big fight & later on when I was able wind up the 50 pound leader on the reel I knew I had the fish because once you get the bigger up close to the surface they can put up even bigger fight & I finally got the fish to surface my son Regan got the net & brought the big fish into the with a struggle & was Very Big Snapper & it was 19 1/2 pounder & all thanks to the Penn 760 Live Liner Fishing Reel & still a good running to & for a Christmas Present I received a PENN VI 6500 LIVE LINER FISHING REEL & HAS 30 POUND DRAG & ALSO HAS 4 LEVER LIVE LINER SETTINGS & THE EXCELLENT THING ABOUT THIS PENN VI LIVE LINER FISHING IS THE SAFETY FEATURE ON THIS PENN VI REEL IS YOU FLICK THE BAIL ARM OVER TO OPEN POSITION & IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU TURN THE HANDLE ON THIS PENN REEL THE BAIL ARM WILL NEVER EVER SLAM OVER IN CLOSED POSITION THIS PENN'S SAFETY FEATURE & I WISH I HAD THIS YEAR'S AGO ON MY SURF CASTING ROD I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD BREAK OFFS WHEN USING THIS LATEST PENN VI 6500 LIVE LINER REEL & MY SON REGAN BROUGHT HIMSELF A PENN VI 8500 LIVE LINER REEL IN THE BEGINNING OF LAST YEAR & REGAN THOUGHT THE REEL WAS FAULTY SO HE TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP WHERE HE BROUGHT THE PENN REEL FROM & RGAN SPOKE THE BEHIND THE COUNTER EXPLAINED & SHOWED THE GUY THAT WHEN YOU FLICK OPEN THE BAIL ARM OVER TO OPEN POSITION & YOU TURN THE HANDLE AROUND SO MANY TIMES THE BAIL ARM WILL NOT SLAM OVER TO CLOSED POSITION ON THE REEL & THE GUY EXPLAINED TO HIM PENN HAVE DESIGNED & MADE THAT WAY & AFTER YOU HAVE DONE THE CAST ALL YOU DO IS MANUALLY FLICK THE BAIL ARM OVER WITH YOUR FINGER OR FINGERS & THAT IS THE EXCELLENT QUALITY SAFETY FEATURES ON THESE PENN V1 LIVE LINER FISHING REEL PENN THANKS YOU VERY MUCH FOR MAKING & DESIGNING & MAKING THESE EXCELLENT TOP QUALITY SAFETY FEATURE REELS FOR TODAY'S MARKET & THE REELS ARE FULLY SEALED FROM SALT WATER & ALL YOU DO TO THESE PENN LIVE LINER REELS AFTER A DAYS FISHING IS WASH THEN WITH FRESH WATER & DRY THEM & WD40 ON THE REEL OR REELS & YOU WILL HAVE HAVE BREAK OFFS EVER AGAIN WHEN SURF CASTING KIND REGARDS PETER
Hey Matt; great info ,thanks for sharing ,I've been using Tica salmon/steelhead rods for a few yr's. now and love , love , love them I have 2 - 12 footers and 1 - 14 ft. soo much fun ...Tight lines Brother
Sorry to generate a new question, on this amazing video by the way, have you ever done a suggestion, for those of that fly down, on a travel surf rod suggestion? One that might break down into 3-4 pieces? I have steelhead rods that I could bring from the north, but was wondering what your take was on travel surf rods??? Thanks in advance.
Not sure if you've solved your problem yet, but basically all my surf fishing involves flying somewhere. I use two rods, both kind of No-name Amazon finds. The first is a 10.5' "Berrypro" 4pce rod that I use for bait, its rated 2-4 oz IIRC. The other is a cheap 8' telescopic fiberglass "Hurricane Mako" rod that I use for throwing lures, and I actually love that rod. Rated 1-3oz, it tosses 3/4 to 2 oz lures nicely, I keep it in my car and use it around home for pike as well.
Great video sir. I am a big penn favourite too. I had almost all the penn selections in conflict,spin Fisher, slammer (HS), battle and sargus models. Really excellent reels. I had shimano and daiwa BG (MAG SEAL) and piscifun reels also . But I cast my favourite vote on penn branded reels. Thank you sir. Hope to see more videos from you
i have the penn fierce 2 4000 but it feel it doesn’t reel fast. which reel would you recommend that’s smooth for the price? thinking about getting the pascifun 4000 carbon 4000
Now that I've had time to watch the video I have to ask, how have those Pursuit's, both the II & III, held up? I'm a big Penn guy too, I still fish some original Fierce & Battle reels. I had a Sargus for the longest time I bought used and it finally gave out. I've always considered the Pursuit as a weekender or tourist rod, good for a few days worth and that's about it.
I love Penn It’s what I grew up on I have the Pursuit 4 and 3 both of which have been wonderful I do find myself fishing my Shimano reels far more often just because the Vanford and Stradic FL and Ci4 are so much lighter but I can say this When my dad comes or my friends come I hand them the pursuit 3 or 4 They are indestructible so I don’t worry they’ll drop them in the sand
Man that stinks you deleted the footage! You had some catches on those lures on your top water baits! BUMMER! That was a great trip and thank you for taking us! We will go again before long! Hit me up and come to Oklahoma and lets catch some crappie!
What size weights / lures are you throwing on the breakwater and the 11’ dagger and do you do any cast & retrieve with those longer rods? Trying to decide on a long rod for cast / retrieve stripers NE usually 3oz weight with a fly or swim bait. Much appreciate any insight and thanks for the video!
I had a 12' feet surf rod with a 5000 size reel, make it 20LB braid mainline with 30LB shock leader mono and still having trouble to cast far. When I see someone cast their surf rod at the beach, it make that "swossh" sound after cast which I couldn't replicate..
I've found out the hard way that I'm better off buying less expensive tackle and then I don't have to worry about breaking, loosing at the bottom of the ocean, river, canal, etc. Much more fun to find cheap stuff that I really like.
Right-on yer use of "Penn Reels". I use only Penn Reels. I have eight so far. From the old 320SS to an 8500SS . Also the NEW Penn 2500VI . Love the light reels, enough for fishing Daytona Beach area. Halafax River at Main St. Bridge is only two blocks east of where I live. Here you can catch whitting,trout,bluefish, (hardheads) fur sure even redfish, plus what ever happens along ya know. I use the 2500,and a 3500SSV much of the time .All have Penn Rods at 6'6 & 7' one peace? Any way I'm sure you will aquire more Penn "SS" reels eather the V or VI. You can't go wrong. I've used these sence 1978, never had a fail yet. Corse the SSV &SSVI are new. Keep up the great videos. Thanks, Tom.....
The Penn Battle II 5000 is $95.96 right now on the Penn website and the 8000 is the same price. That's a $25 savings on both reels. I'm guessing they are about to release the III. They just announced the Penn Fierce III but just says coming soon.
Mr. Bum, I enjoyed this video very much. I have the opinion that the fishing industry is leaving the average working man behind by producing so many high end rods and reels. Don't get me wrong. The high end stuff is excellent, but most folks raising a family won't have the money to fork out $250 each for a rod and reel. The good news is.... as the rod and reel industry goes more high end, the designs from previous years become more affordable. Especially reels. The drag is the most important part. The inexpensive options you presented were excellent. Most of us believe that an expensive reel on a less expensive rod is the way to go. I like the opposite. I prefer a "midrange priced" reel and a better quality rod. I find your vidoes to be fun and informative. Please keep them coming. God Bless and best regards, Dan
What are your thought on the offshore angler rod as a casting rod for spoons and top water from the surf as well as some bait fishing? Just getting into surf fishing and looking to put together a rod reel combo that won’t break the bank too bad
I know from looking at most of your videos that you are primarily a Penn reel guy. I have a suggestion for you. Like Tony at FishGum I am a vintage reel guy. I have about 8 Penn vintage surf spinning reels that I absolutely love. Four of them are the classic Greenies but I also have some of the black and gold Z reels. Some of these are nearly 60 years old yet they still look great and operate perfectly. I also use a vintage silver Penn 104 and a 105. Altogether I have about 50 vintage surf spinning reels all of which I still use. It would be cool if you did some videos using vintage surf tackle. Even better it would be extraordinary to offer guide trips letting your customers utilize vintage rods and reels. You would just need a few. They take more upkeep than modern reels but they will outlast all of them! If I lived closer I would loan you some gear to do some videos. Just an idea. It would make a truly unique video! I’ll bet Tony (FishGum) at Navarre Beach could hook you up with some vintage tackle but I can’t speak for him. Doing a video using the new artificial bait he has developed would be a great video as well. I used some over a year ago and it worked great. He has improved the formula since then. I think he will have it on the market this summer.
Just moved to the Houston area and looking to do some salt water fishing in Galveston. Can you or someone tell me, Is there a difference between rods used for bait fishing And rods used for lure fishing. Is bait fishing the same as a Jig?
I’m looking to upgrade my surf rods. I fish Northeast Florida where as you know 3-4 ozs are required. What are your latest suggestions on rods and reels? Rod length and reel size?
My philosophy with fishing gear is spend more on a reel than a rod, my first job was at academy and their h2o products are top notch for the price definitely gives my ugly sticks a run for their own money, Penn reels are the best reels to buy, I use braid and power pro is still my go to but I think suffix is now my favorite as it's a little thinner and seems to cast a little farther daiwa, h2o Express and even yozuri are excellent but I don't recommend spider wire it frays way too easily, I normally use steel rigs or sometimes tie braid and fish don't really care in my experience as long they're hungry they'll still bite.
We just put line our Penn Senators 12/0’s and took 1 hour per reel. Have you ever put baits out by balloon? Would love to see a video of you shark fishing using balloons.
Hey Matt what's up? I have a couple of the Diawa Laguna casting rods and a couple of the spinning rods. I haven't broken one, but the inserts have come out of the line guides on them. For a $30 rod though they are great. Nice and light.
Hey beach bum! the H20 express is 25% off right now! just got two for $80!
Thanks for sharing!
Bama Beach Bum yessir! i checked on them a week or so ago and they were out of stock, so when i saw this i had to check again! I live in Foley, maybe i’ll see you out there or even take a charter with you some time! stay bummy! and keep the vids coming man, i work off shore and have been binge watching and can’t wait to get home and try out some fishing after all the new things i’ve learned watching you!
Could you please tell me where they have them on sale? Thanks
That's a MH didn't see it in a M. Thanks
Christopher Antoine Wonder how the Internet price for the Academy store in my hometown is only $49.95. They seem to be out of stock most of the time but it is an incredible price. You can set it up so that Academy will notify you when they get them.
Ninja Tackle Dagger Surf Rod is a great rod, loads up nicely and cast awesome, got mine paired with Penn Spinfisher V 6500LL. Reel is a bit too heavy however, really wears you down quickly if your throwing 2+ounce spoons and lures in the surf. Got a Quantum Cabo PT 50 on the way which is about 10 grams lighter, should make for a great combo...
Once you go MAC, you never go back. And I love my Penn Battles.
Nice setup
That St. Croix is a great rod just bought the 7ft model (fast action) Tidemaster which went for $180 at Tackledirect
So they sent ya a 180 to 200 dollar rod.
I paired with a Penn Fierce II 4000 with blue 20lb braid.
I love that setup.
Great vid as usual
I've got a selection of Spinfisher V and VI's. 3500's, 4500's, 6500's and 8500's. They are built very well. The VI's have the full water proofing, which is in added plus. They all have nice smooth drags and retrieves, and they hold a ton of line. Because I fish in fresh and saltwater, they get a wide range of use. I have been playing with the Live Liner versions, which takes a little tension off on the initial strike. Rods, I run 10, 10.5 and 11' Mojo Surf rods as well as Tidewater 6.5, 7 and 8' rods for casting. I recently used my 10' medium Mojo surf rod, paired with a 6500 VI with Live Liner feature for carp on freshwater. I bagged a half dozen carp, with the largest just under 20 pounds. (I use an umbrella stand for my rod holder on grassy shorelines.) All reels are loaded with 20, 30 or 50# PowerPro. I believe the 8500 with 50# line on the 11' medium-heavy surf rod should handle most small to mid-sized sharks, as well as big pike or muskies. Steve
Daiwa BG reels. Best $100 reel out there.
Agreed! The new Penns can't even come close to the smoothness of the BG's. I do have a couple of 10 year old spinfishers also... Those were a different story..but as far as new stuff.. BG without a doubt.
I dropped a daiwa spinning reel on my carpet and it broke
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I just picked up a bg. Had a cheap $40 daiwa shock combo that i started with. It held up for years. Still using it as a backup.
NotSoProAngler uh what Penn reels are you using? I own 3 BGs and not a single one is even close to my Slammer III in both smoothness and power. You must have been comparing them to the cheap Penns. Also the BG is definitely far smoother than the old SS and SSM Penns...
Definitely I have a daiwa BG and the previous generation saltist bolth 3000 size and sooo good but definitely in the market for a rod
No Penns are fully sealed. Only partially sealed. They are great reels, I have 3 penn spinfisher vi and they are good reels.
Fully sealed reels are Van Staal, Zee Baas and Visser are the only sealed reel out there. I have a Van Staal and they are awesome!
Mostly I'm a penn guy. Keep the videos up! I enjoy your videos!
I'd like to go surf fishing with you, maybe you could teach me something. Anyway great video!
I'm 85 as mentioned before. Have used many of my fresh water rods N reels in salt water, wash good no problems. Fishing for many years. Tight lines young man God Bless. 🐻
Was looking for steelhead rods and this is one I saw 2 years ago and think this could be a good video to do now that you fish a lot more places than the surf
lol... Really enjoy your kingfishing videos dude. Thanks! Just watched this video. Some funny coincidences... I was wondering about your settups bc I lost one of mine. This July 4th weekend I was camping and fishing Assateague Island Maryland. I had my Penn Battalion Rod with Battle reel in my hand looking for flounder when I looked over at my other rod. It was gone (in a second!). Dragged out to sea by a Cow nosed ray I'm sure. That rod was a Wright McGill steelhead rod! It had a kingfish/spot rig with fishbites and a squid strip on it. Didn't get to use it much but I liked the rod. I saw it at dicks and I thought it might make a good kingfish, spot, croaker, snapper blue mid-summer small game rod. Luckily it was paired with a cheap older reel. This time I will invest in better rod holders too :))
Has anyone tried the 9ft Ugly Stick GX2? It’s $40. Wondering how it compares to the steelhead rods mentioned here.
Watched the whole thing from coast to coast! You’ll be using 12 footers in the future! Great video and I love the variety of your gear!
Il never use anything over 7'5
12 footers are the way to go, as far as reels get the best reel you can afford and get to fishing. It doesn't need to be a pissing contest.
My light-ish set up for Pompano/Croaker/Pinfish(for bait) set up is damn near identical to the first one you showed, but with the 2k series Penn Battle. I hit a 23 lb Red on it today under the overpass from Orange Beach to Pensacola. Hell of a fun fight to pull something that big in on what is essentially a bass rod.
Offshore Angler Breakwater Surf Spinning Rod - 10' $79.99
I use a Tsunami Air Wave 11’ w 30lb braid on a Daiwa BG5000 and then another same rod same braid on a Spinfisher 4500. Both are perfect and can catch anything.
This might be off topic but having my senses exercised to discern evil, this is the best way to address the evil i'm hearing that the natural ears can't hear.
Isa 42:19-20
Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant? Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
Isa 43:8
Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears.
Heb 5:9-14
And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing YE ARE DULL OF HEARING. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their SENSES EXERCISED to discern both good AND EVIL.
So the readers don't think I'm crazy, there is that evil in the world.
Jer. 13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
Gen. 30:31-33 And he said, What shall I give thee? And JACOB said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed and keep thy flock: I will pass through all thy flock to day, removing from thence all the SPECKLED AND SPOTTED CATTLE, and ALL THE BROWN cattle AMONG THE SHEEP, and the SPECKLED AND SPOTTED among the GOATS: and of such shall be my hire. SO SHALL MY RIGHTEOUSNESS ANSWER FOR ME IN TIME TO COME, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, AND BROWN AMONG THE SHEEP, that shall be counted stolen with me.
Dan. 7:9 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and THE HAIR OF HIS HEAD LIKE THE PURE WOOL: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
Nu. 12:10-12 And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, MIRIAM BECAME LEPROUS, WHITE AS SNOW: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous. And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned. LET HER NOT BE AS ONE DEAD, of whom THE FLESH IS HALF CONSUMED WHEN HE COMETH OUT OF HIS MOTHER'S WOMB.
[KJV]
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I need one of those Ninja Dagger Rods!
It’s dadgum sweet
I've been waiting for this updated video!!!
What rods would you recommend , I have a slammer iv dx 5500, a slammer III high speed 6500 and a spinfisher vi 4500, I'm looking to start using them for the surf but I don't know what rods I should get, Im looking for 3 rods I can get for around 220$
Great info ... just what I was looking to learn! Thanks for sharing another great video Matt!
The Spinfisher VI 4500 are great.
V 4500 I think Is a little bit better built
I know you get this question on every video, and I've asked a few times and I'm sure I've been buried in comments, but in your opinion, would an H2O Express 10' rod with a Shimano Sienna 4000, 30lb power pro braid work for the majority of fishing in the surf? I have some experience but I'm looking for an answer from someone like you who knows the water more. I have most of the rigs set up, I'm just trying to take some family who hasnt been surf fishing before and would like to have a few rods set up the same so they can all catch something. Thank you if you read this!
How much over the rod rating are you willing to go?? Your steelhead rod tops out at 3/4 ounce, but you said your throwing a 1 oz weight? How much over do you go?
I am a newbie Snowbird from north of Pittsburgh, PA. now wintering over in Gulf Shores. I'm strictly freshwater fishing with no interest for saltwater...... until I happened across one of your vids.
Dude your videos are addicting, you have a passion for fishing, and you're a natural at teaching. So now, I'm all ears and need learn the "cans/cant's" of Alabama fishing regs.
Unfortunately all my fishing gear is tucked away, for a long winters nap, in North West PA.
The gooder part, I now have reason to go buy more fishing stuff and even better, when I explain to my wife🤑....... I can blame it all on you. 😝
Keep up the good work, I think I'm hooked..
To you an your family.... A Very Happy New Year.
Tight lines.
Most of my gear was bought from Craigslist or FB marketplace...looks gnarly but catches plenty of fish.
Can’t believe you don’t have video of the MONSTER I caught that day.
Lol you know your truth!
Hey Matt, love your video's. Amazon has the 4500 spinfisher 6 for $114.
anthony boles Buy at your local tackle shop before Amazon puts them out of business. You can’t buy fresh bait on Amazon.
well done on the video
Try Lamiglass rods they awesome.
WOULD YOU RECOMEND BEILESS FOR THE BEACH 🏖
I bought that same power pro in blue 20# online - I think I paid $18-ish for 1000 yd spool. (I just can't remember if it was amazon or ebay)
If I had to say I had any regrets it'd be that I shoulda got neon yellow.
Hi Sir the best Surf Casting Rod to is one that has very strong butt section & springy section at the middle of the Rod & at the end of the Rod is fairly soft section & the best 2 Quality SAFEST FEATURE REELS TO USE FOR SURF CASTING IS THE LATEST PENN VI 6500 LIVE LINER REEL OR THE PENN VI 8500 LIVE LINER REEL & YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM AS YOU ALWAYS USE A SHOCK LEADER & I HAVE ALWAYS USE A 50 POUND SHOCK LEADER 5 OUNCE SINKER 15 TO 20 POUND MAIN LINE LINE & 2 7/0 HOOKS & BIG BAITS & I WILL TELL A STORY ABOUT BAD EXPERIENCES THAT I HAD YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS DOING A LOT OF SURF CASTING & SURF CASTING ROD I HAD WAS A KILWELL 12 FOOT ROD HAD A VERY STRONG BUTT SECTION & A SRINGY MIDDLE SECTION & AT TOP OF THE ROD WAS FAIRLY SOFT TIP THE REEL I WAS USING WAS A OKUMA EGG BEATER REEL& HAD A 50 POUND SHOCK LEADER & HAD ABOUT 14 1/2 FEET OF SHOCK.AS I HAD SOME OF IT AROUND THE SPOOL OF THE REEL & HAD 2 7/0 HOOKS WITH BIG BAITS & BEFORE I GOT TO DO BEFORE I CAST I FLICKED OPEN THE BAIL ARM & DO THE & AT TIMES I PUT THROUGH WITH THE ROD TO GET A BETTER CAST & QUITE A FEW TIMES I WAS ABLE TO CAST MY LINE ROUGHLY 80 TO 85 METERS OR SO BUT OTHER TIMES I WASN'T SO LUCKY TO CAST MY LINE OUT AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE THE HANDLE ON THE REEL WOULD TURN & SLAMMING THE BAIL ARM OVER TO CLOSED POSITION & PING GOES THE LINE AS I BROKE THE LINE & THE 5 OUNCE SINKER WOULD GO FLYING THROUGH THE AIR AT SPEED & RIGHT INTO DEEP WATER &.I WOULD LOSE THE SHOCK LEADER HOOKS & BAIT & SPENT TIME SETTING UP ANOTHER SHOCK LEADER UP AGAIN & THE SINKERS I WAS USING PROPER 5 0UNCE SURF CASTING SINKERS & PARTICULAR TIME I WENT TO ANOTHER FISHING SPOT & THE WERE OTHER PEOPLE FURTHER UP THE BEACH WELL AWAY FROM ME & I HAD BEEN FISHING FOR AWHILE TO WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL & I MADE A BIG MASSIVE MISTAKE I DECIDED TO DO THE PENDULUM CAST AS I GOT THE PROPER ROD TO DO THE PENDULUM CAST & I FLICKED THE BAIL ARM IN OPEN POSITION & HALF WAY INTO THE CAST THE BLOODY F______N HANDLE TURNED ON & I DIDN'T KNOW THAT BAIL HAD SLAMMED OVER TO CLOSED POSITION PING GOES THE LINE & 50 OUNCE SINKER WENT FLYING ALONG THE BEACH AT SPEED TO THE PEOPLE THAT WERE FURTHER UP AWAY FROM ME & THE 5 OUNCE NEARLY HIT SOMEONE & IT SHOCKED ME TO KNOW I COULD HAVE REALLY HURT THAT PERSON & RAN UP TO THAT PERSON TO APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT HAD HAPPENED TOLD THAT MY HANDLE ON THE REEL HAD TURNED ON ME & SLAMMING THE BAIL ARM OVER ON ME IN CLOSED POSITION & I WENT TO MY FISHING SPOT PACKED UP MY GEAR & WENT HOME & I'VE Very Nice 20 foot fiberglass cabin boat with a Yamaha f150 hp four stroke outboard motor & had the boat for about 9 years now & at the same I got the boat I brought myself a Penn 760 Live Liner Reel & Rod Combo boat Rod & has basically 2 Live Liiner settings & one particular day I was out fishing & I also had a 50 pound leader & with 25 pound main line on the Penn 760 Live Liner Reel & I a fair size pilchard on 2 7/0 hooks & I the Penn 760 Live Liner Reel set up quite nicely & & if a fish takes the line out it can take the bait & so it can take the line with no problem at all & then it happened the line started spooling out at a good speed & then it stopped spooling out & then it then the line was spooling out again & then I turned the handle to go on the main drag & the fish was on & I didn't have the main drag set to hard as the fish could still pull a small amount of line out & it was a big fish to & the Penn Rod was well bent over & I had a fight on my hands & I was Fighting this big fish for quite sometime & my son Regan said to me bring it in & I said to him I'm trying to get in & it's putting up a big fight & later on when I was able wind up the 50 pound leader on the reel I knew I had the fish because once you get the bigger up close to the surface they can put up even bigger fight & I finally got the fish to surface my son Regan got the net & brought the big fish into the with a struggle & was Very Big Snapper & it was 19 1/2 pounder & all thanks to the Penn 760 Live Liner Fishing Reel & still a good running to & for a Christmas Present I received a PENN VI 6500 LIVE LINER FISHING REEL & HAS 30 POUND DRAG & ALSO HAS 4 LEVER LIVE LINER SETTINGS & THE EXCELLENT THING ABOUT THIS PENN VI LIVE LINER FISHING IS THE SAFETY FEATURE ON THIS PENN VI REEL IS YOU FLICK THE BAIL ARM OVER TO OPEN POSITION & IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU TURN THE HANDLE ON THIS PENN REEL THE BAIL ARM WILL NEVER EVER SLAM OVER IN CLOSED POSITION THIS PENN'S SAFETY FEATURE & I WISH I HAD THIS YEAR'S AGO ON MY SURF CASTING ROD I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD BREAK OFFS WHEN USING THIS LATEST PENN VI 6500 LIVE LINER REEL & MY SON REGAN BROUGHT HIMSELF A PENN VI 8500 LIVE LINER REEL IN THE BEGINNING OF LAST YEAR & REGAN THOUGHT THE REEL WAS FAULTY SO HE TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP WHERE HE BROUGHT THE PENN REEL FROM & RGAN SPOKE THE BEHIND THE COUNTER EXPLAINED & SHOWED THE GUY THAT WHEN YOU FLICK OPEN THE BAIL ARM OVER TO OPEN POSITION & YOU TURN THE HANDLE AROUND SO MANY TIMES THE BAIL ARM WILL NOT SLAM OVER TO CLOSED POSITION ON THE REEL & THE GUY EXPLAINED TO HIM PENN HAVE DESIGNED & MADE THAT WAY & AFTER YOU HAVE DONE THE CAST ALL YOU DO IS MANUALLY FLICK THE BAIL ARM OVER WITH YOUR FINGER OR FINGERS & THAT IS THE EXCELLENT QUALITY SAFETY FEATURES ON THESE PENN V1 LIVE LINER FISHING REEL PENN THANKS YOU VERY MUCH FOR MAKING & DESIGNING & MAKING THESE EXCELLENT TOP QUALITY SAFETY FEATURE REELS FOR TODAY'S MARKET & THE REELS ARE FULLY SEALED FROM SALT WATER & ALL YOU DO TO THESE PENN LIVE LINER REELS AFTER A DAYS FISHING IS WASH THEN WITH FRESH WATER & DRY THEM & WD40 ON THE REEL OR REELS & YOU WILL HAVE HAVE BREAK OFFS EVER AGAIN WHEN SURF CASTING KIND REGARDS PETER
I think it’s about time for a new gear vid!
I read you comment in May 202 and I totally agree. Like no joke I was just thinking your words.
Hey Matt; great info ,thanks for sharing ,I've been using Tica salmon/steelhead rods for a few yr's. now and love , love , love them I have 2 - 12 footers and 1 - 14 ft. soo much fun ...Tight lines Brother
Excellent details: can u please put it writing to choose the best, along with the prices thx
9:24 were gonna ignore the floating waterbottle?
prob for parking a car in da garage
Thanks for the video, very good information. Are these one or two pieces rods?
You’re gonna love using a Mac!!
Mac book I gat a 15 inch apple is the best
I've got an iMac 27 inch that's going on 6 years old and still getting the job done.
been watching for forever. i love your videos man KEEP IT UP
been fishing Star Rods and Crowder for a while now, can't beat the lifetime warranty on them
Recuva will recover most deleted files on windows.
Sorry to generate a new question, on this amazing video by the way, have you ever done a suggestion, for those of that fly down, on a travel surf rod suggestion? One that might break down into 3-4 pieces? I have steelhead rods that I could bring from the north, but was wondering what your take was on travel surf rods??? Thanks in advance.
Not sure if you've solved your problem yet, but basically all my surf fishing involves flying somewhere. I use two rods, both kind of No-name Amazon finds. The first is a 10.5' "Berrypro" 4pce rod that I use for bait, its rated 2-4 oz IIRC. The other is a cheap 8' telescopic fiberglass "Hurricane Mako" rod that I use for throwing lures, and I actually love that rod. Rated 1-3oz, it tosses 3/4 to 2 oz lures nicely, I keep it in my car and use it around home for pike as well.
Ditch those 10/11’ rods and step up to 12/13’ casting rods. You need to get your baits over that first bar and hook into some meat
This is just a speciality. If you don't fish his area you don't know reall how far to cast.
Great video sir. I am a big penn favourite too. I had almost all the penn selections in conflict,spin Fisher, slammer (HS), battle and sargus models. Really excellent reels. I had shimano and daiwa BG (MAG SEAL) and piscifun reels also . But I cast my favourite vote on penn branded reels. Thank you sir. Hope to see more videos from you
i have the penn fierce 2 4000 but it feel it doesn’t reel fast. which reel would you recommend that’s smooth for the price? thinking about getting the pascifun 4000 carbon 4000
We need an update video to this video..
That penn spinfisher V I caught a 5 foot nurse shark on it and it held up great 👍 and I had it on max drag
Which series. Was thinking about a 4500 series
You'll love the Mac!
Now that I've had time to watch the video I have to ask, how have those Pursuit's, both the II & III, held up? I'm a big Penn guy too, I still fish some original Fierce & Battle reels. I had a Sargus for the longest time I bought used and it finally gave out. I've always considered the Pursuit as a weekender or tourist rod, good for a few days worth and that's about it.
I love Penn
It’s what I grew up on
I have the Pursuit 4 and 3 both of which have been wonderful
I do find myself fishing my Shimano reels far more often just because the Vanford and Stradic FL and Ci4 are so much lighter but I can say this
When my dad comes or my friends come I hand them the pursuit 3 or 4
They are indestructible so I don’t worry they’ll drop them in the sand
Hi sir I'm Pakistani is big fans
Enjoyed the video! I'm going to try one of those H2O rods
Man that stinks you deleted the footage! You had some catches on those lures on your top water baits! BUMMER! That was a great trip and thank you for taking us! We will go again before long! Hit me up and come to Oklahoma and lets catch some crappie!
Why block comments on the net fishing idiots video. Should have cut up there nets
What size weights / lures are you throwing on the breakwater and the 11’ dagger and do you do any cast & retrieve with those longer rods? Trying to decide on a long rod for cast / retrieve stripers NE usually 3oz weight with a fly or swim bait. Much appreciate any insight and thanks for the video!
Local Academy has the 12' graphite H20 XPress and the 10' fiberglass? Beginner surf fisher, which would you recommend? I'll hang up and listen.
Looks like David Spade
I had a 12' feet surf rod with a 5000 size reel, make it 20LB braid mainline with 30LB shock leader mono and still having trouble to cast far. When I see someone cast their surf rod at the beach, it make that "swossh" sound after cast which I couldn't replicate..
Where you located.
I've found out the hard way that I'm better off buying less expensive tackle and then I don't have to worry about breaking, loosing at the bottom of the ocean, river, canal, etc. Much more fun to find cheap stuff that I really like.
Right-on yer use of "Penn Reels". I use only Penn Reels. I have eight so far. From the old 320SS to an 8500SS . Also the NEW Penn 2500VI . Love the light reels, enough for fishing Daytona Beach area. Halafax River at Main St. Bridge is only two blocks east of where I live. Here you can catch whitting,trout,bluefish, (hardheads) fur sure even redfish, plus what ever happens along ya know. I use the 2500,and a 3500SSV much of the time .All have Penn Rods at 6'6 & 7' one peace? Any way I'm sure you will aquire more Penn "SS" reels eather the V or VI. You can't go wrong. I've used these sence 1978, never had a fail yet. Corse the SSV &SSVI are new. Keep up the great videos. Thanks, Tom.....
The Penn Battle II 5000 is $95.96 right now on the Penn website and the 8000 is the same price. That's a $25 savings on both reels. I'm guessing they are about to release the III. They just announced the Penn Fierce III but just says coming soon.
Mr. Bum, I enjoyed this video very much. I have the opinion that the fishing industry is leaving the average working man behind by producing so many high end rods and reels. Don't get me wrong. The high end stuff is excellent, but most folks raising a family won't have the money to fork out $250 each for a rod and reel. The good news is.... as the rod and reel industry goes more high end, the designs from previous years become more affordable. Especially reels. The drag is the most important part. The inexpensive options you presented were excellent. Most of us believe that an expensive reel on a less expensive rod is the way to go. I like the opposite. I prefer a "midrange priced" reel and a better quality rod. I find your vidoes to be fun and informative. Please keep them coming. God Bless and best regards, Dan
What are your thought on the offshore angler rod as a casting rod for spoons and top water from the surf as well as some bait fishing? Just getting into surf fishing and looking to put together a rod reel combo that won’t break the bank too bad
105 heat index? No sweat for Texas! Here in austin, it got to 114 heat index!!!!!
9 more degrees. Wow! Tell me you will feel cool at 105? lol
@@keiphus87 i do
In houston its 90° at night
Great video! Very informative. Easy to follow. Thank you. Keep 'em coming.
Caught some nice pompano using your method. Fresh shrimp and fish bites. Destin Florida.
Do you use Mono backing underneath the Power Pro Superslick Braid when you spool it up?
I know from looking at most of your videos that you are primarily a Penn reel guy. I have a suggestion for you. Like Tony at FishGum I am a vintage reel guy. I have about 8 Penn vintage surf spinning reels that I absolutely love. Four of them are the classic Greenies but I also have some of the black and gold Z reels. Some of these are nearly 60 years old yet they still look great and operate perfectly. I also use a vintage silver Penn 104 and a 105. Altogether I have about 50 vintage surf spinning reels all of which I still use. It would be cool if you did some videos using vintage surf tackle. Even better it would be extraordinary to offer guide trips letting your customers utilize vintage rods and reels. You would just need a few. They take more upkeep than modern reels but they will outlast all of them! If I lived closer I would loan you some gear to do some videos. Just an idea. It would make a truly unique video! I’ll bet Tony (FishGum) at Navarre Beach could hook you up with some vintage tackle but I can’t speak for him. Doing a video using the new artificial bait he has developed would be a great video as well. I used some over a year ago and it worked great. He has improved the formula since then. I think he will have it on the market this summer.
I liked your gear man. Thanks for sharing.. good luck 08.23.2020
Just moved to the Houston area and looking to do some salt water fishing in Galveston. Can you or someone tell me, Is there a difference between rods used for bait fishing And rods used for lure fishing. Is bait fishing the same as a Jig?
I’m looking to upgrade my surf rods. I fish Northeast Florida where as you know 3-4 ozs are required. What are your latest suggestions on rods and reels? Rod length and reel size?
If you’re not using a $1000 dollar van staal you’re doing it wrong
I have 2 Spinfisher 10500’s. They are just a little bigger than yours😂 Anything Penn is good stuff! Great videos!
Hello,
Nice channel, congrats. I wonder if you can make a video, teaching and talking about fishing leaders too.
Regards
My philosophy with fishing gear is spend more on a reel than a rod, my first job was at academy and their h2o products are top notch for the price definitely gives my ugly sticks a run for their own money, Penn reels are the best reels to buy, I use braid and power pro is still my go to but I think suffix is now my favorite as it's a little thinner and seems to cast a little farther daiwa, h2o Express and even yozuri are excellent but I don't recommend spider wire it frays way too easily, I normally use steel rigs or sometimes tie braid and fish don't really care in my experience as long they're hungry they'll still bite.
Hey would you mind posting me the link to that 11ft rod and reel please? Thanks man
some good choices. just remember that the star rod aerial has a 5 year warranty so if breaks and its in the warranty send it back and get a new one.
He says it's an aerial but it says Stellar on the rod which is a higher model
I only fish with St. Croix rods for inshore. Just cause I cant afford the Hatteras Heavers yet from St. Croix
We just put line our Penn Senators 12/0’s and took 1 hour per reel. Have you ever put baits out by balloon? Would love to see a video of you shark fishing using balloons.
St Croix rods are very nice rods they tide master run about $150-$250
I just ordered a Ninja Dagger based on your recommendation.
🤝👍🇧🇷
Why don’t you use long spool reel or it doesn’t make difference in long cast distance?
Come to St Augustine Florida and go fishing.
Heading down tomorrow hope the fishing hoping to catch my first black drum
i love penn
I sure do like the shimono baitcaster 4500 reels. Have you ever played with one?
Are you using a swivel for your leader? Or are you tying straight to your main line?
I have a battle 3 6000 with 7’ MH rod . Could this work in the surf?
You ever thought about VAN STAAL reels
That's a Star Rods Stellar surf rod, not an aerial...
Love your videos watching from fl. C
Thank u so much I am going to gulf shores and I know nothing about surf but now I do because of you
Hey Matt what's up? I have a couple of the Diawa Laguna casting rods and a couple of the spinning rods. I haven't broken one, but the inserts have come out of the line guides on them. For a $30 rod though they are great. Nice and light.
I have a penn battle two 2000 with ten pound pp too and it’s given me the most knots by far out of any penn i own
What size is the Viper 2 reel you are using on that Daiwa Laguna?
What is your opinion of the penn battle 3 6000?
Are any of these rods 2 piece. That is a pet peeve of mine.
You need to add a couple casting reels to your arsenal.
Can I catch a big tuna with those rods?