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Topic: Suggestions for an all- rounder shore/ surf spinning rod for mendocino coast?  (Read 1983 times)

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MendoFishHunter

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I am curious if anyone has suggestions for a well rounded surf and shore spinning rod for the Mendocino coast. All of my current rods are for kayak based jigging, and am looking to get a good rod that will allow me to fish rockfish from the rocks, or perch and ? from the surf. Hopefully something with enough backbone to lift a crab snare too.. Any suggestions appreciated, thankyou!


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you wouldnt rake your garden with a shovel right? going to have hard itme casting a perch rig on a rod that can huck a 12oz snare.  Get a SST rod for the Perch, your kayak gear will be fine for rockfish on the rocks; its what im using. The crab snares you'll want a tall 10 to 12 foot heavy rod that can huck weight.
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I like the Daiwa Sealine Surf in 9' or 10' for rockfish and snaring crabs from the shore. You could catch a perch with it but it's really too big and heavy for that application. It's also a bit light for snares but it can be done.

https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/product/daiwa-sealine-surf-rods/148601?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhL6pBhDjARIsAGx8D5-JqD0UmyzoAboXAgtlcZg5emO4pyw5tG7bICseMy_TXB8qh1zay7YaAv9TEALw_wcB
« Last Edit: October 18, 2023, 12:33:48 PM by Tsuri »
**** a bunch of that.

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