2-Piece Casting Surf Rod

Well built, great rod especially for the money

I got this to pair with a Sougayilang Warrior 60 reel (Similar to an Abu 6500). The rod came in a cardboard tube with a fabric rod case and the rod inside. The case is inadequate to actually pritect the rod but most rods of this type come with no case at all unless you spend hundreds of dollars so even at that it is a plus. Removing the rod I just looked at it and my first thought was Penn Battalion Copy. That's ok because at $59.99 we are comparing it to a $109.95 rod. The rod is made of a carbon composite material and like most rods of this type very sensitive to feeling the bite. The rod feels heavy as it is dense and the small shaft diameter would suggest it be lighter. The Penn Battalion has this too. Comparing this to another 10 ft surf rod I own a Diawa Beefstick this rod is infact lighter. The Beefstick is one of the strongest rods out there and being fiberglass is likely to be stronger. (I have brought in a 8ft bull shark with the Beefstick). Still testing the drag on the reel the rod took the 37lb pull without any problem. I was very surprized that reel had that much drag but the rod did not flinch and I don't know if it could handle an 8ft bull shark but for most fishing off the beach we do along the Gulf of Mexico this is strong enough for,the biggest redfish or black drum iy has to offer. The sensitivity lets you feel the bite of a flounder mouthing the bait or a whiting nibbling as well. Casting the rod it swung nicely and loaded up a hard backswing to be released on the forward cast. I made about 20 casts in a field with both a 2 oz and 3 oz lead achieving distances between 105 and 111 yards. Without a levelwind on the reel I am sure I could double that distance. The ceramic on the guides seemed to hold up nicely. The Battalion Rods guides were prettier but at more than double the cost of this rod I am not concerned. I fish mostly for Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout, Flounder, Whiting, and Pompano. I consider a shark hookup more of a nuisance than a goal as it takes away time that coyld better be spent on catching something I would prefere to bring home. At $59.99 this is a great deal

I like it hasnt broke so that is a plus

This pole bent over almost into a U shape and withstood an 80lb fish and held it for 20+ minutes I would but this pole a 3rd time as I use a conventional reel, and a spinning reel and only fish for big fish from the beach. I am very satisfied with these 12ft poles.. The eye broke on my spinning reel pole on one of the big fish I caught, but the pole didn't. I have several friends with expensive 12ft poles and the broke hooking into the same Southern ray that this pole fought and triumphed over.

I have the 11’ model. They see use multiple times a week. I’m casting a 4oz lead about 90-100yds. It’s a nice stiff rod. If I worried about breaking it from how hard I cast, I have since stopped thinking about it. I’ve got 4, the oldest is about 3 years old. Personally, I think casting is the true test of a rod if you’re going for distance. Landing a fish should involve more finesse. Either way, they’ve held up and show no signs of quitting.

I bought 2 of these fishing rods and both were broken when they arrived. Neither box seemed to be damaged. One rod was snapped into and the other had eyelets bent.

Love it

These rods are light and stiff, but they cast well. Seem to be well made. I like the 9' rods best.