What is the best surf fishing spinning rod/ reel combo under $130?

Sturdy and dependable reel and 10′ + rod.

woah dont spend that much money. i have 6 or 7 surf rods that i use for different applications some for sharks other for smaller fish and some for catfish and not the fist one was no more than 50 dollars. i got my rod and reels from the local walley world. they are sold as a combo. and i have a couple that i got from bass pro. the ones that i have from walmart is shakespear brand and the ones from bass pro are Diawa. all are great rod and reel combos. they all come spooled with 20 lb mono line but i dont like that line for surf or cats so i strip that off and spool up some braided spiderwire. all depending on the size of size of fish you are after depends on the size of line. for surf fishing i would recomend atleat a 50 lb line. for the reason that you dont really know exactly what you will hook up to. i have been after whitting before and caught nothing but sharks and stingrays. glad i had that line on there. i have 40 lb 50 lb and 60 lb line on my reels. there is a little saying that i go buy when it comes to bying fishin gear and pretty much anything that money is spent on

“Quality doesnt always come with a big price tag, and Big price tags dont always mean quality”

you dont have to spend a pile of money for quality. just remember that even though the reels are made for saltwater, it is always good to take your reel to the water hose and spray it down for a few seconds and then take a can of wd40 and spray it down. the wd 40 helps get out any salt left. i hope this helps you out a bit good luck good fishin be safe and remember to share the experience

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Daiwa Beefstick Spinning Surf Fishing Rod BFSF802MRS $19.88 Daiwa Beefstick 8′ Spinning Surf Rod BFSF802MRS Power: Medium Action: R Length: 8′ Pieces: 2 Line Weight: 12 – 30 LB Lure Weight: 1/2 – 4 OZ Guides: 5…

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Ultralight Spin-Fishing: A Practical Guide for Freshwater and Saltwater Anglers $5.25 Ultralight spin-fishing provides much the same challenge and excitement as fly-fishing – with a mere fraction of the investment in equipment. More accurate casts, more strikes and a better feel of what’s happening at the end of the line are just some of the benefits of this popular angling method. Despite its name, ultra-light equipment is robust enough for pursuing trophy-sized freshwater fish as…

Okuma Fishing TU-150 Tundra 15-Foot 3-Piece Surf/Pier Spinning Rod (Large, White/Blue) $27.83 Built to take a beating day-after-day, the 15-foot, three-piece Tundra Surf/Pier Spinning Rod features durable glass fiber blank construction to handle heavy action. The rod comes equipped with reinforced double footed guides with ceramic inserts, EVA grips, and a rubber butt cap. The rod packs down small thanks to three-piece construction for convenient storage and transport, and carries a one-ye…

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There are three popular types of fishing reels used for fishing today. The spinning reel, spin-casting reel, and bait-casting reel each provide the angler with different performance characteristics.

 

The Spinning Reel

Perhaps the most commonly used reel today have been used by angler around the world and offer the angler the full spectrum of fishing types. They are easy to learn how to use and come in a full range of sizes. The spinning reel can be used for the smallest of game fish to some of the largest. You will find them with either a front or rear-drag adjustment system. This like the reel choice is more of a matter of personal preference.

 

The Spin-Casting Reel

This is probably the easiest, most trouble free reel type that, and angler can buy. It is very popular among the novice anglers for this reason. While they do have minimum limits as to the amount of line they hold and they do not cast as far as other types of reels they are still a good choice for the beginning and young angler.

 

Bait-casting Reels

Some believe that the bait-casting reel is the ultimate in fishing reels. While you will enjoy their smooth performance, they too have their own limitations. They do provide the angler with longer casting capabilities under most circumstances and they have a drag system, which will provide the angler total control of the adjustment.

 

Spinning reels

The spinning fishing reels are an open-faced reel. Your line is released from a stationary spool by flipping a bail wire, a piece of metal wire across the spool called a bail. This stationary spool keeps the line in place and helps prevent snarls and tangled line.

 

The weight of your lure or bait is what propels the line forward when casting. Spinning reels can handle smaller baits lures, or weights. However, today’s spinning reels are designed for use on the lightest to some of the heavier fish such as the steelhead and salmon.

 

The spinning reel comes in either a left or right hand retrieve, or some are adjustable for either hand.

 

Spinning reels use an anti-reverse, a simple mechanism you can set to keep the reel from turning in reveres. The anti-reverse lock is usually a lever mounted on the gear housing cover or the back of the reel. This keeps your line from spooling off once you get a strike from a fish. It prevents the reel handle from turning in reverse when you hook a fish and it runs or when you are trolling. This simple to use lever can be easily tripped on or off allowing you control of your line when releasing for trolling and then tripped while waiting for a fish to strike. Automatic anti-reverse requires no manual settings this type of reel will not spin backwards.

 

The spinning reel is widely used among steelhead anglers as it allows you to switch for the heaviest of baits to the lightest and still be able to cast well.

 

 

Bait-casting Reel

The bait-casting reel sometimes called a level-wind reel may be the most preferred type of reel by experience steelhead anglers under most fishing circumstances today.

 

Bait-casting reels work with the weight from the bait or lure. This weight pulls on the line and turns the spool, as the spool turns it releases more line. The heavier the lure is the longer the cast can be.

 

With practice, this style of reel also will allow you to cast more accurately.

The more experienced anglers typically prefer the bait-casting reel. This is even more so when using heavier lures and lines designed for the bigger fish.

 

Most bait-casting reels now incorporate a break system designed to adjust the resistance or drag on the spool. This is what is called an anti backlash system, these system can be either mechanical or magnetic. They allow you to adjust how much resistance is placed on the spool to pull the right amount of line off the spool when casting. They come with either a star drags or a simple drag knob which is used to set the drag for fighting the fish.

 

You can also select a bait-casting reel for your style of fishing offshore reels are designed to fight large fish from a boat

 

Trolling reels allow you to drag live bait or a lure as you troll in a boat and are available in a wide range of sizes.

 

Casting reels give you the benefit of precision casts. The casting reel comes in two casting styles, pitching to cast overhead or sidearm, and flipping to cast underhand in tight situations such as underneath tree branches.

 

Spin Casting Reels

The spin-casting reel is probably the least used reel for steelhead for several reasons. They do not hold as much line as the spinning reel or the bait-casting reel, this effect their casting performance. Since the amount of line is limited should you hook into a large aggressive steelhead that wants to run you most likely will run out of line before the steelhead wears out causing you to loose the fish. They do not work well with the heaver lines either. They are OK for the younger angler to get started with especially if they just learning how to cast and fight a fish.

Author: Bob R. Smith
Is an outdoor enthusiast if it has to do with the outdoors he has tried it. His true passion is steelhead and salmon fishing with over forty five years of experience fishing for these great fish. He has built a web site to share how he saves thousands of dollars a year purchasing his fishing gear from eBay members. If you to would like to save on your fishing gear and pick up some helpful fishing tips along the way please visit his site at http://www.steelhead-salmon-trout-fishing.com/

Sealine LD30 2-Speed Graphite Lever Drag Reel $289.99 With the rugged Aluminum-framed construction and heavy-gauge components throughout, not only does it work standard mono and Dacron lines, this reel will let you take full advantage of today’s braided super lines. The Dual-Disc Drag (DSG505) Wet drag system offers up to 50% more surface area for ultra-smooth, ultra consistent performance, the Dual-point Gear Shaft Support provides up to 15% more …

Okuma Cavalla Machined Aluminum Lever Drag Reel $329.99 The new Cavalla is the next generation of 2-speed reels by Okuma. This reel has been developed from the inside out. Okuma’s priorities that were set in the development of this reel were longevity, durability and duration. Cavalla has a one-piece forged aluminum frame with forged aluminum side plates that are specifically designed for the torque that braided lines put on reels. The amount of fo…

Daiwa Saltist STTLD20T2SPD Two Speed Lever Drag Big Game Reel $349.99 Daiwa Saltist Lever Drag Big Game Trolling and Casting Reels are designed for bullet-proof reliability while trolling, these rugged reels will also cast live baits like a rocket for Tuna and dozing Billfish. Load them with mono or braid and there isn’t much that swims they can’t handle. Saltist Big Game Reels features include: Choice of single or two speed models, Fast, One Touch gear shift, Preci…

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The great outdoors can be so relaxing. Please don’t disagree if you’ve never given it a go. You definitely need to experience Mother Nature before dismissing it as bothersome or annoying. It’s imperative to get the full-on dose at the right time of year. Of course the right season varies from person to person.

For me it’s fall, but for others it could be spring or winter time. Yes, I did mention winter time. Although it may be chilly, you can appreciate the fact that mosquitoes and ticks won’t eat you alive like they will in the summer. So then there’s camping, hunting and fishing. These are the epitome of outdoor activities. Especially if you’re heading up through the woods. It’s not all about nature hikes and rock climbing.

The entire time I grew up in the rural area of Iowa, my father was an officer of hunting and fishing. A game warden for short. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Iowa has no rural area in particular; the entire state is rural. In fact, it’s one gargantuan corn field. This is what a buddy of mine thought anyway. Once I moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, folks thought I was from the back woods. My buddy actually asked me if we were the only house in Iowa. Wow, are people ever naive! Iowa is a state; not a corn field. Anyway, I certainly received my dose of hunting and fishing while living in the heartland.

Anything from deer hunting with a shotgun, to bass fishing on the Mississippi, to turkey hunting with a long bow. I was able to experience a range of hunting and fishing activities. However, I did grow tired of the hunting part. These days I no longer care to sit quietly in a tree stand and wait for a massive buck to stroll past. Fishing on the other hand is still outstanding. I think it’s the fresh trout that I love so much.

Definitely take the time to learn all about camping, hunting and fishing before tackling them on your own. Find out what supplies are imperative and what seasons will work best. And always remember that with hunting and fishing comes responsibilities. You can’t simply run out in the woods and start gunning down deer like it’s no big thing. There are rules to this sport. Follow them respectfully and you’ll have a great time.