Me and my buddy started surf fishing while we’ve been stationed here on Camp Pendleton and your channel has helped us out allot in terms of what we need to do and as time goes on we’ve caught more and bigger fish thanks to your channel. Greatly appreciate it
Dude that's so awesome, glad to hear you guys are doing well and grateful to play a small part in your success. Keep up the great work and tight lines!!!
Great video! My set up for the past 15-20 years is an 8’6” Okuma salmon rod ( MF ), a Shimano Sedona 2500-3000, 10lb Izorline xxx copolymer, and all I throw are Lucky Craft 110’s and 115’s. Board shorts and barefoot, an old rag, a fanny pack with a couple of extra Flash Minnows, needle nose pliers, and my phone in it… if I’m fishing around or on rock I’ll sport a pair of old Vans or my surfing booties… light weight and mobile is how I like it🎣🏄🏼♂️🤙🏻
@@BenjieKimFishing I won’t forget that hopefully for a long time. I’d say never but my memory is garbage sometimes lol. You got the whole jetty hooking up too.
I have and always will recommend the fuego! The 3000 was my first surf reel. Little over 2 years now, that thing has been through a lot and it's still going strong! Totally worth the $100.
I picked up the trifecta 903 from Sav-on last Thursday, tried it out same day at seal beach and WOW that thing casts great!!!! No bites but I can’t wait to go back when the conditions are better. Your videos are so informational, thank you!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hi David, stoked that you picked up the 903, I personally love it so much. Yea, we are all in for an adjustment with all the storms but the good news is that our beaches are all carved out with new structure. It might take some time but in the longer run, I believe it'll be a good thing. Just gotta keep getting out there and hope the fish are in! Tight lines!
Hey Jhonny thanks for the positive vibes, just make sure your setup fits you and it’s what you like 👍. I made this just to help folks have a baseline for what to look for but if you get what I use, I certainly hope you love it. Tight lines 🤙
I highly recommended the Daiwa Certate I got myself the 2500 size for Xmas and its handled Hali and perch very well. the drag and smoothness is amazing.I do also recommend the Saltist MQ its much lighter than the Gen 1 saltiest and less expansive than the certate iv landed many many WSB with the reel with zero issues and 100% confidence.I stick with 2500 size as I go super light 10lb to connection knot to 8lb . I do use a 7'6 rod for my local waters, all that is needed .
Oh man, thank you for the report...I'm planning on doing a recon trip this week just to get a lay of the land. It's been a minute for me but I'm chomping at the bit!
Great video Benjie! Happy to say mimi and I have set ourselves up pretty close to your recommendations but terrific review of the setups. We like the Alberto for tying mono/flouro to braid.
Hi Rich, I hope you, Mimi, and the rest of your family are doing well. Thanks so much for the comment! I've always been confused about the difference between the RP and Alberto. I just did a quick google search and it seems like it's the same thing minus the number of wraps. I think...lol. Either way, seems to be very very similar. Tight lines!
@@BenjieKimFishing We’re all well, thanks! Yeah when I was researching mono to braid knots I quickly realized there was no way I could do the FG as I only have two arms (LOL!) so tried tons of others. Many are extremely similar but the Alberto I found easiest to remember and not too hard to tie (correctly!) with practice. Key to all is sufficient wraps, not overlapping wraps and most importantly good strong tightening down. I use two wooden sticks wrapped with duct tape to wrap the lines and pull/synch the lines down. Otherwise they can slip.
Solid gear break down bud!! That Certate thooooo… 🔥 Another solid rod choice for slingin LCs is the Daiwa Saltist West Coast 9’. I use that for light C rig work and LCs. Phenix 904MH for tossing swim baits and heavier lures. Tight lines brotha!!!
Thanks so much Michael! Ahhh yes, I've heard great things about the Daiwa Saltist. You've got your stuff dialed in nicely man, let's make 2023 an epic year!
You are dropping great info,you really have to be aware of all the rod ratings, depending on how you're gonna fish the rod.You did expose the Phenix line of products to me,I'll be getting a couple. I fish Pyramid(RenoNv cutthroat),which can produce 3/10 lb fish quite regularly, and beyond reasonably often.Tight lines to ya'!
Thanks for all the great stuff . Watched you recently on the BIT for the beach live webinar with legend Bill Varney. Great stuff. Would love to fish with you some day . I’m usually up in the South Bay. Torrance Redondo and Hermosa. Like your stuff from oc and Sd .
I use a penn Fierce 4 5000 reel with a 9’ breakwater medium heavy. Can’t remember the action or the other specs off the top of my head. But I use 15lb mono with my lucky craft and it works pretty good. But my biggest struggle with my other rods and reels is not casting far enough in the Del Mar surf
That's interesting that your setup casts the 110 well as I would think its on the heavier side. However, the biggest issue there might be fatigue as I'm guessing the 5000 Fierce might a bit heavy. 15 pound mono is probably helping with your casts. 15 to 20 pound braid is ideal for casting, 30 pound braid still gets the job done. Any rod that has a line rating between 1/4 to 3/4 or 1/2 to 1 oz... and a fast action should get the job done. In theory haha. If you have a rod within those specs, the odds are that a 2.5k to 3k reel would probably pair best. Just my .02 but either way, glad to hear you are doing great out there. Keep up the great work!
@@BenjieKimFishing yes fatigue is the biggest struggle I have with it. It’s a medium action and I can say after like 40 casts I’m pretty tired and need breaks after every 8-13 casts after that. Seeing how you’ve been doing it I realized I’m not casting nearly as far as I should. Probably anywhere from 20-30 yards max. After seeing this video I feel like I’m gonna be heavily going into a better setup with line and rod setup.
I just started surf fishing (I’m a newbie) however I’m not new to freshwater fishing. I went all out and ordered the Okuma Inspira ISX 4000 Spinning Reel along with the Okuma 10’ Rockaway Light Weight Carbon Saltwater Surf Rod. Question? Should I go with 15lb or 20lb braided line? In your video looks like your using 20lb braided line on your 4000 reel set up. I’m learning a lot watching your videos, keep up the good work👍🤩
Hi there! Thank you for the comment/question and congrats on gearing up! I actually have the Inspira 3000 and if I'm remembering correctly, I'm running 15 pound braid. But it's really dealers choice here between 15 to 20 pound...splitting hairs. You'll be fine either way. With the 4000 size, I'd just go with 20 pound just to save a few bucks and you'll still get more than enough yards on that spool. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@BenjieKimFishing Thanks Benjie for the advice. I live in San Diego, any recommendations of any beach fronts in SD I should try surf fishing? So far I’ve just been fishing Mission Bay.
It just really depends but some common places that can be good are Silver Strand, Torrey Pines, and Blacks. But while locations are certainly important, I'd argue that equally important is dialing in your process and putting in as much time as you can manage to figure out what works best for you. Tight lines!
Hi Benjie, three arm lengths of leader and it doesn’t hit your spool? Confusing me. Thanks bud. Your tips help a lot. I fish north sd a lot. Only a month in and have caught 30+ fish thanks to your tips.
That’s awesome! If you’ve caught that many, it wasn’t cuz of me - that’s all you getting out there, putting in time, and casting. Great job!! And regarding 3 arm lengths and not reaching the spool? I’m short and have shorter arms. 🤣🤣🤣 Tight lines.
Great informative video mate! I was fishing for sooooo many years without knowing all this, to say that at one point i was using a jigging rod for casting lures from shore😂 Theoretically the saltist 4k is equivalent to certate 6K to have the same amount of line capacity, a Certate 4k would be more comparable to a Saltist 3K.
Thank you brotha. Yes 100% I was the same way, when I first started, I was using all sorts of silly setups. Not to say I've got it all down now, but I've certainly learned a lot over the years. Great observation, I've held the Saltist 3K and I think your comparison holds up, there's a pretty big jump in size from the 3K to the 4k. Tight lines!
Woah a certate that’s awesome!!! I’m very curious on how it will do against the surf I’ve heard lots of good things about it let me know how you like it!
Thanks Dominic, we shall see. I've only taken it out once since I got it and so far I love. Really hoping to hook something worthwhile to see how it handles. Tight lines!
Firstly, I picked up both the 903 and 904 because of your videos. My wallet thanks you. Secondly, I wonder if you can tell us what you use to store individual lucky crafts (some sort of tube storage.) Thanks!
Hey, @ Benjie Kim Fishing ! Thank you, most of your info is so good for me and I know that you are always trying to help us out here. But, I'm actually MORE confused about selecting my new rod now, more than ever, because I'm aware that you run 20-30lb braid on a rod that doesn't appear to be rated for it? I do want to run 30lb braid while fishing for halibut on the S.D. surf too but have a budget of right around $100 so, can't afford the Phenix rods. I've spent truly, more than SEVERAL hours looking at rods on Amazon according to what you've taught in your videos but you just said to select 8-15 or so line rating. Please, help me understand what I am misunderstanding ? How/why can we run 30lb braid on a rod rated for 8-15lbs ?
Hey there, this is a FANTASTIC question and concern, meaning it's not an easy question to answer haha, but I will try my best! When I say 8 to 15, I am referring to the mono/fluoro part of the connection. Generally speaking, your braid backing will be more or less double the top shot you are using. There are different angles for why this might make sense, one being the line diameter of braid is much thinner than mono/fluoro. Therefore, 30 pound braid will likely be the same or similar diameter as 15 pound fluoro...so if your rod is rated 10 to 20 pounds, in theory, your rod should be able properly cast 30 pound braid really well. For me, I've always set my drag according to my top shot (the weakest line in my connection). So if I'm using 15 pound fluoro leader, my drag is set approximately at 5 pounds. I would not set my drag to my braid backing, which is going to be 20 to 30 pounds (drag setting approximately 7 to 8 pounds), as that would probably be more than my rod can handle. Some rods give a specific braid rating which makes it easy to follow. For me, if a rod does not specify a braid rating, the braid I use will generally be double the rods given rating. So if a rod has a line rating of 8 to 15 (and does not specify that as braid), then I will be using braid that is around 15 to 30 pounds as I consider that to be the general equivalent in line diameter (but not necessarily breaking strength). This is just how I've always operated but I can't say for certain this is the "right way." I actually googled this when I saw your comment and it seems like what I'm trying to explain is more or less correct. But the world of rod and reel ratings is pretty darn subjective, which is part of why all this might be confusing.... I do apologize for any confusion and reading your comment helped me realize I could have been more specific in the way I presented the information in this video... tight lines!
@@BenjieKimFishing And THAT response my friend was fantasticER! I do believe that THAT was the most THOUGHTFUL and THOROUGH response that I have ever received on any forum! Also, you replied so quickly! Thank you so much Benjie. That is a testament to the generous motive behind your channel and your kind character. This was exactly the information that I needed. I had also spent much time searching for the answer to my question before failing to find it, and returning here to ask you. It will be my pleasure to perhaps run into you out there along the way as I'm in the O'side Carlsbad area, and I know that you are all over the place :P Tight lines back at ya and thank so much my friend!
Thanks great video, I have a Terez 8' Mediaum Power, Action SuperFast, 20-50 Lbs Braided. The reel will be an accurate Frury 600. what do yoiu recommend for the leader? and what lucky craft?
Generally speaking, I’m a Daiwa guy, but that’s just personal preference. I’ve never fished the Nasci but I’ve had friends that have fished it and speak positively of it. I think it’s dealers choice between those 2 reels. I don’t have any plans to do a review on the nasci anytime soon. Hope that helps 🤙
I prefer spinning but it's really just personal preference. I do take out my bait caster to the surf from time to time but it's spinning gear 90% of the time for me
May I add the fact of why 20 lb braid line is OK for an 8 to 15lb rated line rod. 20 lb braid is the diameter (give or take) of 8 or 10 lb mono line (Depending on manufacturer). Using that 20 lb braid actually plugs in perfectly into the equation of have a well balanced setup. IMPO
This is such and excellent comment, thanks so much for adding that. In hindsight, I wish I would've addressed this. Also IMO Drag setting is also critical so as to not overwhelm the rod. The TRL 903 for example has great sensitivity and feel but if someone has a pinned drag and is high sticking, it might not end well lol. Tight lines!
Hello Benjie, I was getting ready to order the Trifecta light 1003 (medium/light, 6-12 lbs) but after watching your video, now I am thinking to change it to the 904 with a line rating of 8-15 lbs, What's your recommendation?
Omg I watched my brand new Fuego fall down in a sand spike and get washed over by an incoming wave. I spend the rest of the day washing out all of the sand and rebuilding the reel.
I have a question for Benjie, why just the lucky craft 110? I bought a couple of Yawara 125 flash minnows from lucky craft and they are very similar. about half the price.
Hey Anthony, definitely the weight is part of the equation for me but the biggest thing is how a specific reel pairs with a specific rod. I'm typically a finesse guy so my rods tend to be on the lighter side, which is why I lean towards lighter reels. So my recommendations go hand in hand with my personal fishing style. I did my best to communicate that what I like may not be what others like...but to adjust accordingly to fishing preference. Hope that makes sense. Tight lines!
Wait you said the recommended line is 8-15 lbs. But yet, you use 20-30 lbs line? And why do you prefer the flash minnow over other lure such as pointer sp, dd, and xd?
Great questions. I’m referring to mono/fluoro when it comes to line. In general, braid rating is 1/2 when comparing to mono/fluoro as it aligns with the typical line diameter for those applications. The FM110 is just what I’ve sunk the most time into and it fits the structure I typically target. It’s what I’m best at throwing. Other options are more than valid especially when fishing the applicable water column. Tight lines 🤙
@@BenjieKimFishing it is possible to cast 16 gram lure on 30lbs main line? I have a megabass vision 110 and I felt like this lure just drop like in front of my face.
@@vsonic86 you’ll still be able to cast with 30 lb main. Might lose some yards on the cast and not sure if action will be affected, but it’ll still work
@@vsonic86 both but I like twitchtwitchpause best. TAC does not affect action but I do remove the split ring and clip directly to the lure. Tight lines.
Hey , I'm hunting a new rod with those specs too but want a M - MH with fast action, plus the right line and lure ratings and having a hard time of it. I'm finding that I need to be willing to consider 9FT to achieve the other specs. If I come across your specs , I'll come bring you a link. What is your budget if you are still looking? Oh yeah, I am also finding that some that meet the specs are NOT surf rods but Steelhead /Salmon rods. Let me know if you're willing to consider that.
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Me and my buddy started surf fishing while we’ve been stationed here on Camp Pendleton and your channel has helped us out allot in terms of what we need to do and as time goes on we’ve caught more and bigger fish thanks to your channel. Greatly appreciate it
Dude that's so awesome, glad to hear you guys are doing well and grateful to play a small part in your success. Keep up the great work and tight lines!!!
Great video! My set up for the past 15-20 years is an 8’6” Okuma salmon rod ( MF ), a Shimano Sedona 2500-3000, 10lb Izorline xxx copolymer, and all I throw are Lucky Craft 110’s and 115’s. Board shorts and barefoot, an old rag, a fanny pack with a couple of extra Flash Minnows, needle nose pliers, and my phone in it… if I’m fishing around or on rock I’ll sport a pair of old Vans or my surfing booties… light weight and mobile is how I like it🎣🏄🏼♂️🤙🏻
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Fishers need to watch this. It will save you money and time. Also it will make you more productive fishing.
Thanks Werner, man oh man, I've still got memories of our morning together at the Fin!! Thanks again for such a fun day man.
@@BenjieKimFishing I won’t forget that hopefully for a long time. I’d say never but my memory is garbage sometimes lol. You got the whole jetty hooking up too.
I have and always will recommend the fuego! The 3000 was my first surf reel. Little over 2 years now, that thing has been through a lot and it's still going strong! Totally worth the $100.
Absolutely Peter, it’s really a solid bang for buck reel. My 2500 was going strong for almost 3 years before I dropped it in the sd bay 🤣🤣🤣
I picked up the trifecta 903 from Sav-on last Thursday, tried it out same day at seal beach and WOW that thing casts great!!!! No bites but I can’t wait to go back when the conditions are better. Your videos are so informational, thank you!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Hi David, stoked that you picked up the 903, I personally love it so much. Yea, we are all in for an adjustment with all the storms but the good news is that our beaches are all carved out with new structure. It might take some time but in the longer run, I believe it'll be a good thing. Just gotta keep getting out there and hope the fish are in! Tight lines!
Just got the 9' saltist and my Daiwa Fuego should be in today. Can't wait to give them a go in the near future!
I hear good things about the Saltist, I think that should pair very nicely. Stoked for you!
Picked up 2 of the Fuego today for father's day! $65/ each! Got a 3000 and 1000!
Wow that's as low as I'll see those reels go. GREAT price!
I’m gonna get the same rod and reel as you benjie ,thanks for making this video it really helped me out !!that blue light on the back looks great 👍
Hey Jhonny thanks for the positive vibes, just make sure your setup fits you and it’s what you like 👍. I made this just to help folks have a baseline for what to look for but if you get what I use, I certainly hope you love it. Tight lines 🤙
Thanks for the detailed setup Benjie! Great video. 👍
Thank you always Dwayne for your love and support, I hope you are well my friend!!
I highly recommended the Daiwa Certate I got myself the 2500 size for Xmas and its handled Hali and perch very well. the drag and smoothness is amazing.I do also recommend the Saltist MQ its much lighter than the Gen 1 saltiest and less expansive than the certate iv landed many many WSB with the reel with zero issues and 100% confidence.I stick with 2500 size as I go super light 10lb to connection knot to 8lb . I do use a 7'6 rod for my local waters, all that is needed .
Thank you, BK! I went out on Saturday for a few casts but there was still so much debris in the water from the storms, it was just nasty.
Oh man, thank you for the report...I'm planning on doing a recon trip this week just to get a lay of the land. It's been a minute for me but I'm chomping at the bit!
Great video Benjie! Happy to say mimi and I have set ourselves up pretty close to your recommendations but terrific review of the setups. We like the Alberto for tying mono/flouro to braid.
Hi Rich, I hope you, Mimi, and the rest of your family are doing well. Thanks so much for the comment! I've always been confused about the difference between the RP and Alberto. I just did a quick google search and it seems like it's the same thing minus the number of wraps. I think...lol. Either way, seems to be very very similar. Tight lines!
@@BenjieKimFishing We’re all well, thanks! Yeah when I was researching mono to braid knots I quickly realized there was no way I could do the FG as I only have two arms (LOL!) so tried tons of others. Many are extremely similar but the Alberto I found easiest to remember and not too hard to tie (correctly!) with practice. Key to all is sufficient wraps, not overlapping wraps and most importantly good strong tightening down. I use two wooden sticks wrapped with duct tape to wrap the lines and pull/synch the lines down. Otherwise they can slip.
Solid gear break down bud!! That Certate thooooo… 🔥 Another solid rod choice for slingin LCs is the Daiwa Saltist West Coast 9’. I use that for light C rig work and LCs. Phenix 904MH for tossing swim baits and heavier lures. Tight lines brotha!!!
Thanks so much Michael! Ahhh yes, I've heard great things about the Daiwa Saltist. You've got your stuff dialed in nicely man, let's make 2023 an epic year!
Let’s go!!!
Again and other great info video Benjie.!!
Greatly appreciate it Mikel, always so grateful for positive, good folks like you brotha. Wishing you a great week!!
Excellent advice! Rock solid info in this video.
Thanks so much Kevin, hopefully it can be a helpful for some just starting out!
Lure rack looks sick bro! 🔥
It’s aight… hahaha
Dude I love it man, thank you again for sending that over!!
I want one?
You are dropping great info,you really have to be aware of all the rod ratings, depending on how you're gonna fish the rod.You did expose the Phenix line of products to me,I'll be getting a couple.
I fish Pyramid(RenoNv cutthroat),which can produce 3/10 lb fish quite regularly, and beyond reasonably often.Tight lines to ya'!
Thanks for all the great stuff . Watched you recently on the BIT for the beach live webinar with legend Bill Varney. Great stuff. Would love to fish with you some day . I’m usually up in the South Bay. Torrance Redondo and Hermosa. Like your stuff from oc and Sd .
Hi, this was a throughly informative video. Question, what backpack are your using with the extra rod? Thanks!
I use a penn Fierce 4 5000 reel with a 9’ breakwater medium heavy. Can’t remember the action or the other specs off the top of my head. But I use 15lb mono with my lucky craft and it works pretty good. But my biggest struggle with my other rods and reels is not casting far enough in the Del Mar surf
That's interesting that your setup casts the 110 well as I would think its on the heavier side. However, the biggest issue there might be fatigue as I'm guessing the 5000 Fierce might a bit heavy. 15 pound mono is probably helping with your casts.
15 to 20 pound braid is ideal for casting, 30 pound braid still gets the job done. Any rod that has a line rating between 1/4 to 3/4 or 1/2 to 1 oz... and a fast action should get the job done. In theory haha. If you have a rod within those specs, the odds are that a 2.5k to 3k reel would probably pair best. Just my .02 but either way, glad to hear you are doing great out there. Keep up the great work!
@@BenjieKimFishing yes fatigue is the biggest struggle I have with it. It’s a medium action and I can say after like 40 casts I’m pretty tired and need breaks after every 8-13 casts after that. Seeing how you’ve been doing it I realized I’m not casting nearly as far as I should. Probably anywhere from 20-30 yards max. After seeing this video I feel like I’m gonna be heavily going into a better setup with line and rod setup.
Big help. Appreciate it
Great video Benjie!
Much love and appreciation to you Josh. Can't wait to fish and film with you!!
Awesome video, big help! Thanks for taking the time to explain all this
I just started surf fishing (I’m a newbie) however I’m not new to freshwater fishing. I went all out and
ordered the Okuma Inspira ISX 4000 Spinning Reel along with the Okuma 10’ Rockaway Light Weight Carbon Saltwater Surf Rod. Question? Should I go with 15lb or 20lb braided line? In your video looks like your using 20lb braided line on your 4000 reel set up. I’m learning a lot watching your videos, keep up the good work👍🤩
Hi there! Thank you for the comment/question and congrats on gearing up! I actually have the Inspira 3000 and if I'm remembering correctly, I'm running 15 pound braid. But it's really dealers choice here between 15 to 20 pound...splitting hairs. You'll be fine either way. With the 4000 size, I'd just go with 20 pound just to save a few bucks and you'll still get more than enough yards on that spool. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@BenjieKimFishing Thanks Benjie for the advice. I live in San Diego, any recommendations of any beach fronts in SD I should try surf fishing? So far I’ve just been fishing Mission Bay.
It just really depends but some common places that can be good are Silver Strand, Torrey Pines, and Blacks. But while locations are certainly important, I'd argue that equally important is dialing in your process and putting in as much time as you can manage to figure out what works best for you. Tight lines!
love the knowledge, great video!
Hello from Japan. I like your videos. I subscribed to your channel.😉
Hi Benjie, three arm lengths of leader and it doesn’t hit your spool? Confusing me. Thanks bud. Your tips help a lot. I fish north sd a lot. Only a month in and have caught 30+ fish thanks to your tips.
That’s awesome! If you’ve caught that many, it wasn’t cuz of me - that’s all you getting out there, putting in time, and casting. Great job!!
And regarding 3 arm lengths and not reaching the spool? I’m short and have shorter arms. 🤣🤣🤣
Tight lines.
Great informative video mate! I was fishing for sooooo many years without knowing all this, to say that at one point i was using a jigging rod for casting lures from shore😂 Theoretically the saltist 4k is equivalent to certate 6K to have the same amount of line capacity, a Certate 4k would be more comparable to a Saltist 3K.
Thank you brotha. Yes 100% I was the same way, when I first started, I was using all sorts of silly setups. Not to say I've got it all down now, but I've certainly learned a lot over the years. Great observation, I've held the Saltist 3K and I think your comparison holds up, there's a pretty big jump in size from the 3K to the 4k. Tight lines!
@@BenjieKimFishing Yessss! The more we learn the more we know we don't know nothing lol
Woah a certate that’s awesome!!! I’m very curious on how it will do against the surf I’ve heard lots of good things about it let me know how you like it!
Thanks Dominic, we shall see. I've only taken it out once since I got it and so far I love. Really hoping to hook something worthwhile to see how it handles. Tight lines!
Great video man
Appreciate this video 👍👍👍
Firstly, I picked up both the 903 and 904 because of your videos. My wallet thanks you.
Secondly, I wonder if you can tell us what you use to store individual lucky crafts (some sort of tube storage.)
Thanks!
Hey, @ Benjie Kim Fishing ! Thank you, most of your info is so good for me and I know that you are always trying to help us out here. But, I'm actually MORE confused about selecting my new rod now, more than ever, because I'm aware that you run 20-30lb braid on a rod that doesn't appear to be rated for it? I do want to run 30lb braid while fishing for halibut on the S.D. surf too but have a budget of right around $100 so, can't afford the Phenix rods. I've spent truly, more than SEVERAL hours looking at rods on Amazon according to what you've taught in your videos but you just said to select 8-15 or so line rating. Please, help me understand what I am misunderstanding ? How/why can we run 30lb braid on a rod rated for 8-15lbs ?
Hey there, this is a FANTASTIC question and concern, meaning it's not an easy question to answer haha, but I will try my best!
When I say 8 to 15, I am referring to the mono/fluoro part of the connection. Generally speaking, your braid backing will be more or less double the top shot you are using. There are different angles for why this might make sense, one being the line diameter of braid is much thinner than mono/fluoro. Therefore, 30 pound braid will likely be the same or similar diameter as 15 pound fluoro...so if your rod is rated 10 to 20 pounds, in theory, your rod should be able properly cast 30 pound braid really well.
For me, I've always set my drag according to my top shot (the weakest line in my connection). So if I'm using 15 pound fluoro leader, my drag is set approximately at 5 pounds. I would not set my drag to my braid backing, which is going to be 20 to 30 pounds (drag setting approximately 7 to 8 pounds), as that would probably be more than my rod can handle.
Some rods give a specific braid rating which makes it easy to follow. For me, if a rod does not specify a braid rating, the braid I use will generally be double the rods given rating. So if a rod has a line rating of 8 to 15 (and does not specify that as braid), then I will be using braid that is around 15 to 30 pounds as I consider that to be the general equivalent in line diameter (but not necessarily breaking strength).
This is just how I've always operated but I can't say for certain this is the "right way." I actually googled this when I saw your comment and it seems like what I'm trying to explain is more or less correct. But the world of rod and reel ratings is pretty darn subjective, which is part of why all this might be confusing....
I do apologize for any confusion and reading your comment helped me realize I could have been more specific in the way I presented the information in this video...
tight lines!
@@BenjieKimFishing And THAT response my friend was fantasticER! I do believe that THAT was the most THOUGHTFUL and THOROUGH response that I have ever received on any forum! Also, you replied so quickly! Thank you so much Benjie. That is a testament to the generous motive behind your channel and your kind character. This was exactly the information that I needed. I had also spent much time searching for the answer to my question before failing to find it, and returning here to ask you. It will be my pleasure to perhaps run into you out there along the way as I'm in the O'side Carlsbad area, and I know that you are all over the place :P Tight lines back at ya and thank so much my friend!
This dude is just happy to get a bite, tune your skills to ghost busting and dragon slaying.
Thanks great video, I have a Terez 8' Mediaum Power, Action SuperFast, 20-50 Lbs Braided. The reel will be an accurate Frury 600. what do yoiu recommend for the leader? and what lucky craft?
can you do a video on how you pack your gear?
surf newbie here. coming over from harbor/ largemouth n trout fishing. have u caught many leopards on artificials?
Would I be able to use a lucky craft with my zenaq Acura 100HH with a shimano Stella 14,000?…. 😅
Do you prefer HG or the normal gear ratio for swimbait, jerkbait, Dropshot and Carolina rig in the surf?
Daiwa Fuego LT or the New Shimano Nasci!? Both are at $100!!!!! Can you do a review on the new Shimani Nasci?
Generally speaking, I’m a Daiwa guy, but that’s just personal preference. I’ve never fished the Nasci but I’ve had friends that have fished it and speak positively of it. I think it’s dealers choice between those 2 reels.
I don’t have any plans to do a review on the nasci anytime soon.
Hope that helps 🤙
Do you prefer spinning or bait caster when it comes to the 110?
I prefer spinning but it's really just personal preference. I do take out my bait caster to the surf from time to time but it's spinning gear 90% of the time for me
May I add the fact of why 20 lb braid line is OK for an 8 to 15lb rated line rod. 20 lb braid is the diameter (give or take) of 8 or 10 lb mono line (Depending on manufacturer). Using that 20 lb braid actually plugs in perfectly into the equation of have a well balanced setup. IMPO
This is such and excellent comment, thanks so much for adding that. In hindsight, I wish I would've addressed this. Also IMO Drag setting is also critical so as to not overwhelm the rod. The TRL 903 for example has great sensitivity and feel but if someone has a pinned drag and is high sticking, it might not end well lol. Tight lines!
Hello Benjie, I was getting ready to order the Trifecta light 1003 (medium/light, 6-12 lbs) but after watching your video, now I am thinking to change it to the 904 with a line rating of 8-15 lbs, What's your recommendation?
Omg I watched my brand new Fuego fall down in a sand spike and get washed over by an incoming wave. I spend the rest of the day washing out all of the sand and rebuilding the reel.
New Certate! You fancy
Haha thanks Bob, I’m thinking/hoping it’ll be a once in a lifetime toy that lasts for a long long time.
What reel you recommend on the first rod you showed? I have it the Trifecta Lite Lt
Thank You Sensei
Thank you for the positive vibes and tight lines!
I have a question for Benjie, why just the lucky craft 110? I bought a couple of Yawara 125 flash minnows from lucky craft and they are very similar. about half the price.
Is straight 15lb mono ok?
Absolutely. Mono’s great, only downside is gotta keep a fresh spool.
So do you recommend 2500-3000 LT reels primarily because of the weight of them?
Hey Anthony, definitely the weight is part of the equation for me but the biggest thing is how a specific reel pairs with a specific rod. I'm typically a finesse guy so my rods tend to be on the lighter side, which is why I lean towards lighter reels. So my recommendations go hand in hand with my personal fishing style. I did my best to communicate that what I like may not be what others like...but to adjust accordingly to fishing preference. Hope that makes sense. Tight lines!
Thanks sounds like a Steelhead rod would fit this description of rod and reel.
that's what we use up here in the surf in Oregon
hwaiting!
Wait you said the recommended line is 8-15 lbs. But yet, you use 20-30 lbs line? And why do you prefer the flash minnow over other lure such as pointer sp, dd, and xd?
Great questions. I’m referring to mono/fluoro when it comes to line. In general, braid rating is 1/2 when comparing to mono/fluoro as it aligns with the typical line diameter for those applications.
The FM110 is just what I’ve sunk the most time into and it fits the structure I typically target. It’s what I’m best at throwing. Other options are more than valid especially when fishing the applicable water column.
Tight lines 🤙
@@BenjieKimFishing it is possible to cast 16 gram lure on 30lbs main line? I have a megabass vision 110 and I felt like this lure just drop like in front of my face.
@@vsonic86 you’ll still be able to cast with 30 lb main. Might lose some yards on the cast and not sure if action will be affected, but it’ll still work
@@BenjieKimFishing do you cast and retrieve or Twitch, twitch, pause? Will use tactical angler clip kill the action of the lure?
@@vsonic86 both but I like twitchtwitchpause best.
TAC does not affect action but I do remove the split ring and clip directly to the lure.
Tight lines.
has anyone tried out the Cicada cax965?
Just found you. Suscribed!
Appreciate it, thank you 🙏 🤙
I'm having a hard time finding a 8 foot rod, heavy with fast, 1 to 3oz weight.... Any one out there know of such thing?
Hey , I'm hunting a new rod with those specs too but want a M - MH with fast action, plus the right line and lure ratings and having a hard time of it. I'm finding that I need to be willing to consider 9FT to achieve the other specs. If I come across your specs , I'll come bring you a link. What is your budget if you are still looking? Oh yeah, I am also finding that some that meet the specs are NOT surf rods but Steelhead /Salmon rods. Let me know if you're willing to consider that.
I was the 600th person to like the video
I came here because you are sponsored by luckycraft in their ad
You say you like 3 arm length pulls for your leader line. How tall are you? I’m 6’1 so 3 arm lengths is like 18ft
Great advice as always… I saw hook2cook has 1 , 10’7” in the specks “Hawaiian okuma “ I think
DAIWA CERTATE $500.00 😢😢😢
Thanks for all the vids! You guys rock🤙 Just met Anthony yesterday @ save-on-tackle. Cool dude! Might do the 2 day trip in June 🤙