Is the 7ft rod and reel combo good for inshore surf and pier fishing? Maybe off of the gulf?
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yes it is strong and durable and would be perfect for pier fishing and inshore, I myself prefer longer rods for everything, I have the 10' rod because sometimes is fish from docks on the florida intracoastal, piers and from the surf
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GH- I use a Wright and McGill "Magnum Plug" 10' 6", Medium Fast Action + Heavy Power for trolling and mooching Chinook, sliver and humpy salmon. I've even jigged for ling cod but it's not as efficient as a shorter, stouter glass rod. I'm able to back bounce for steelhead as well. However, it can be alot of pole length on a busy drift boat so I borrowed my sons Okuma Blu Diamond BD-C-762MLa 7' 6" and it proved challenging with a fish on in big volume water. I'm happy with the trade-off of having one rod for multiple uses as opposed to multiple rods. Both of my boys just started salmon fishing so I like the economy of these rods, hopefully they will be durable as well. Hope this info helps-ML
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i have order 7 6.6ft and 7 7ft rods from eagle claw. the 6.6 have been 4/5wt and the 7ft have been 5/6wt. i use 5wt and 6wt line on the two i keeped. i have been selling them to friends, for the same price. these rods are great for close-in fresh water fishing. use good line, like cabelas prestige or sa airweight. you will love the fight. i fish the everglades many times a year. i landed a 4.5lb bass on the 4/5 wt, and several thousand bass, bream, oscars, and mayan childes on these rods.alan sewellalan@yahoo.com
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Yes, that should not be a problem. This reel works with both 9 and 7 weight. Just match the line to the rod.
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I use to have one of these I used for just that on the Texas coast near High Island. They are great bulletproof reels. I used this particular rig a little closer in to the beach, and some heavier outfits with more line capacity farther out. Still, have caught a lot of bull reds and smaller blacktips with this reel without problems.
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It's a very short rod, but I see no problem fishing from a pier other than it probably won't cast as far out as a longer rod.
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I personally wouldn't use it for surf fishing. I've casted with it for short distances but not sure how it would hold up having to cast long distances with heavy weight. The drag is not entirely adjustable so unless you are using heavy weight to keep it anchored, strong water movement has the drag clicking very often. Not to deter you from considering this reel by no means, its a great beginner reel and even though I've upgraded from it, I still use it when putting out several rods.
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Would not recommend it. It is really a fresh water reel. I have used mine to surf fish, not as smooth as it once was. I have caught 40 pound catfish with it.
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The answer is a big YES! I use it by Jones Beach Inlet by the Atlantic Ocean. Don't skimp on quality line, Penn Reels are the best. Keith Scudder
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Yea I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use a low profile baitcaster on it or for saltwater, if anything I would use it in the bays going for spotted bay bass or calicos, I wouldn't bring it on a half day boat tho. t's on the heavy side of medium compared to other medium power rods I have and had in the past. fast action to extra fast I would say. I hope this helps
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I landed a 1.5 kg salmon on a no 4 floating line and the rod took it very well. It took me about 7-10 min of fighting the fish.(c&r;) Be sure to adjust the upper part of the rod every 15 min of casting. Very nice combo for the price.
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it is a great rod for the price but might be a little much to handle for a 10 year old. I use it up in Mass to surf cast. If you decide to get it i don't think you will be dissipointed
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I'm using 10lb Cajun Line Mono in a 6-14lb Shimano spinning rod. works good on large fish, but I'm not at a place to surf fish.
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Its a full rod and and reel combo. Just add lure and water you're good to go. It's one solid one piece. Have fun in the water!
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The reel on this unit is not very good . I would not get it. If you are trying to catch big fish it will not be ver strong
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9ft long, I have the saltwater fly rod it works great for saltwater and freshwater, here in hawaii the bonefish fishing on this rod is great also big mouth bass
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I've used it solely as a boat rod but I'm sure it would work well as a surf rod. I usually prefer a longer rod for surf fishing.