Is this reel a good surf casting reel?
1093548
This is a good heavy duty reel. We fish the Mississippi River with them and reel in some 60lb catfish. The first time out with this new real we pulled in a 100lb catfish. This is a heavy pull when your pulling them up stream in the Mississippi River. We cast using heavy weights and bait. They cast great and seems like at least 100yd cast. Hope this helps. I've never done any ocean fishing but I believe you will like this real.
167986
This is a heavyweight pole with a below average reel. I like the pole as a class for medium sharking, 5-7 footers. It has alot of backbone for a surf type pole. But the reel is light for its size and might be okay for flounder seatrout etc. Hope this helps.
2249103
According to the manufacturer's literature it can be used in saltwater with the recommendation that it be rinsed in fresh water after every use. Personally I wouldn't since the moving parts aren't designed for that heavy usage and the reel is enclosed. A casting reel would be more what you'd want unless you plan to use this reel just one season. There are more than a couple plastic parts in this fine spincast reel.
1962564
Yes this is very good for surf fishing. You might want to change the line to a heaver line say 20 or 25 LBS depending on what you are fishing for.
565248
You could get more distance if it did not have the level wind components (I use a similar setup for surfcasting), but these reels cast about as well as possible for a level-wind reel. The very lightweight spool and decent bearings work well for casting, especially at this price.
952483
Yes. Good combo set for the price. Used it for surf fishing in So Cal. Long enough for good casting, light enough for surf perch, corbina.
301060
Thats what I bought it for and it works great. As with anything used in salt water, be sure to rinse it good with clean water at the end of the day. I have thrown lures as heavy as 7ozs. and the rod performs well.
189748
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
2012669
My 11 year old nephew casts with this reel and has had no problems. I would definitely recommend this reel, assuming he is willing and able to learn how to cast.
1444662
yes, be warned. its not levelwind you gotta thumb it, took some getting used to but its a great reel
1054814
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.
1172172
I have had no problems with this reel. Now on my second season and I use it daily. Works very well and seems to be well made.
2103192
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.
648388
I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
565246
I have really enjoyed this reel. it cast really well. the only issue i have is the brake doesnt go as tight as I would like. When using heavier tackle.
8851
i used 12lb on a recent trip to the Caribbean where i used the 4000 and it performed just fine. I was completely satisfied with the performance of this reel, also bought the 5000 which worked a little better for surf fishing because the casting ability of a larger set up for getting the bait out.
1251494
Yes this reel is an excellent choice, works well for other types of fishing as well for tuna, Mahi Mahi etc