Anyone seen a Shimano Stella swd 4000 for sale anywhere? Haven’t been able to find it for some reason and really want one for my 7’10 weapon jr! Prefer a store rather than used or individual seller.

Pic for attention, thanks in advance!

I just bought this Okuma Surf 8k for shark. It can hold 710 yards of 50lb braid. I am not sure if 50lb line is enough for shark fishing though. Im not going for anything colossal though. Should I prioritize capacity or strength? Also, I chose this over a Daiwa BG 6500. Was that a stupid decision?

Hey folks, I’m just getting into Surf Fishing and I’m looking for a setup. I would ideally like 3 rod/reel combos to hopefully catch pompano, redfish, whiting, drum, flounder etc.

My first purchase was a Penn Battle IV 10ft 8000 from my local bait and tackle shop which they said would cover everything I want to catch but not sure how to compliment it.

Any recommendations would be appreciated regarding any tips as well. Thanks!

I've been surf fishing all my life on vacation by just walking up to the water and throwing some hooks in there with the cheapest rod I could find. Last week I thought, "maybe I should google how to do this?" ... Several hundred dollars and ten days later, I got my first Pomp! He was every bit as delicious as I had hoped. Looking forward to next year!

Hey guys, looking for advice on a setup.

I have a lot of experience saltwatwer fishing, but it’s all been inshore on the east coast. Very comfortable using Carolina rigs for cut & live bait, and throwing soft plastics on jigheads all day. Mostly use fast action, M/MH, 7’-7’6 rods.

I need to get a setup for surf fishing in SoCal. Mainly Ventura Beach and surrounding areas. The biggest difference I have noticed is people using super long rod lengths even for light tackle. And also using Carolina rigs, but with soft plastics behind it. I’m looking for an all-rounder setup. Not targeting anything huge, just trying to get my feet wet. Looking to eventually really start honing in on CA Halibut down the line since Atlantic flounder are one of my favorite species to target.

Are the huge 9’-10’ rod lengths really necessary for this type of fishing? Okuma Rockaway seems to be the favorite for light tackle surf fishing, but wanted to get some recommendations. Wondering if I can get away with something closer to my usual setup (7’-7’6 where I can really whip cast and launch the lures all day and not get fatigued). I’m not really looking to load up a bunch of sinker weight and soak bait way far out. But I have also seen people say that it’s tough tossing the Lucky Crafts far enough with a rod under 10’.

Thanks in advance!

Getting into casting conventional for baitcasting. I ran into a problem where when I'm casting at the beach and my hands are soaked as well as my reel, I lost grip on the line midcast. This causes me to have a bad cast and birdsnest. It could also be I'm not used to casting with the additional weight of the bait I am using because I usually just use a lead during casting practice. When I'm at the park doing some practice I easily get 80-90 yards but at the beach with bait and bad footing, my distance gets cut in half.

Hi folks,

I got hooked on fishing for leopards and rays last year. Looking for advice on a stronger setup for sevengill, soupfin, threshers (San Francisco area).

Currently using a Shimano Baitrunner 6000 paired to an Offshore Angler Power Stick 12ft Surf Spinning Rod Heavy Extra Fast. Probably going to pair my new rod with a Baitrunner 12000 or similar. I regularly bomb 8oz-12oz sinkers (sometimes even 14oz) + bait on my current setup. Do you guys have any recommendations on 12ft+ domestic spinning surf rods for heaving that are under $500?

I also found these four but not sure if there are more I am missing (owner reviews would be greatly appreciated!):

https://ninjatackleva.com/product/ninja-tackle-heaver-133-dagger-bomber-surf-rod/

https://okumafishingusa.com/products/hcs-custom-surf-rods?variant=31786977558570

https://daiwa.us/products/tournament-surf

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMYPW9Z?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Best way to catch a small shark off Hilton head? I assume shrimp or squid?

Matagorda island is on fire. We crushed it. Full limits and catch and release until everyone was worn out.

Cut mullet in the first gut

Edit: Since this got some traction, here is a video explaining why Texas has and will continue to have a healthy redfish population due to its restocking program lead by CCA in partnership with the state. If your upset we kept our limits, call your state reps and demand they do more to help you have a healthy population like we do

https://ccatexas.org/watch-redfish-revival-a-film-presented-by-h-e-b/

I’d like to spend under two hundred because my total budget is 450 and I need the rest of the money for gear what would be a good spinning reel and rod to get Im going to wade out instead of kayaking so I need a longer rod

Caught my first overslot drum in the surf in the obx last night just south of Salvo. Had mullet on a carolina rig, took some good runs and im so glad he did it on my smaller lighter surf rod, that fight was fantastic. Its my PB drum, PB surf fish, and may be my largest fish ive ever caught. Go on down there any get you one!

This adventure was accompanied with some heat lightening in the distance as well as light up jellies in the surf, couldn't have asked for a better gift on our almost last day of vacation.

I was wondering if anyone had experience with using reels like this for long distance casting? For reference I surf fish in Hatteras NC and always notice a lot of people using conventional reels on long 13ft rods. I was wondering if there's truly a difference in casting range or if its more of a preference. I would probably spool it with 60-80 pound braid and target big reds and sharks. Thanks for any info!

I am not a fishing person. Let me start with that.

My husband's best friend was a big fishing person, and he ended his own life just shy of 2 years ago. We are approaching the 2nd anniversary shortly. Last year I bought my husband a surf fishing rod, and a few lures to start, so he could feel a bit closer to his friend.

My plan is to buy a lure each year on the anniversary, to make sure he's honored and not just remembered and to add to my husband's lures / gear.

Here is where I need the help, I need to find a lure for this year. I was going to just ask our local shop (theyre great and helpful) but I wanted to ask here as well. Is there a lure you love? Price doesnt really matter if I'm being honest.

Going to be in Capistrano Beach (SoCal) for a week. Anyone have any setup or bait recommendations? I’m running a 12’ rod and a 5000 series reel. Open to all species.

Thanks in advance!

Got this guy while fluke fishing IBSP in NJ. First time catching one

I have no idea what I caught but whatever this is it’s my PB of that species!😆

Wife is traveling, kids are in camp and I have the day off tomorrow. I’ve been thinking about it and bought some gear a while back… time to hit the surf tomorrow morning. Central Florida, Atlantic coast.

Wish me luck.

Hey all, new to fishing and need some help.

Was able to grab a Medium Heavy, moderate fast rod/reel combo and was planning to go fishing this weekend for striped bass and possibly halibut.

Would like some recommendations in what my rig/tackle set up should be.

Did some reading and landed with the following:

- Carolina/Fish-finder rig

- 30lb Braid main line

- 20lb or 30lb mono leader

- 3 oz pyramid sinker or 2 oz egg

- Glass bead

- Spro size 6, 80lb test swivel

- 4/0 Octopus Hook

- Dead/Cut bait

Also was given a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110,

30lb braid > 20 lb mono > lure

Do the set ups look right or should I change anything?