Versatile, all around surf fishing rods

[surfstix1963]

Sling Shot Series- Moderate?fast, crisp action rods, the Sling Shot series is designed for long-distance plugs and bait. The moderately fast action, combined with a quick recovery, gives all rods in the Sling Shot series optimum performance. The rod?s maximum distance and fish-fighting ability is uncanny with aerodynamic plugs and bait. The Century Pro Staff counts on the Sling Shot.



Stealth Series- The Stealth Series is a slower action parabolic rod with a ton of backbone. These rods are best suited for throwing eels, darters, dannys and any other lipped swimming baits that are not aerodynamic. The slower recovering action prevents extra tumble that a faster action rod will produce in the non-aerodynamic plugs.

I've also been looking at the lami Infinty and super surf 2 they are all a tad pricey also.The next ? is what reel I would like for the one or ones I choose without breaking the bank too bad.I'll cough up around 3 bills for a reel but that's it.

Fin is probably the guy to answer your question i'm not a rod guru he knows the ins and outs of the blanks.

your probably better off to have it built to get as close to a all around rod.It is pretty obvious the Century clearly states one is for more aero dynamic plugs and one is for metal lips and crappy casting plugs. My go to rod that I still own is my lami triflex but it wears on you after awhile it is an 11 footer and with our injuries any help from the rod now is helpful so I will probably be selling that one after I figure out what I want. That's my single biggest problem figuring out what I want.

[Monty]

I have held the sling shot and it was way too soft. Although I didn't fish it I have talked with others who confirm that the rod is a bit spaghetti ish. Actually this past Tuesday I was talking with someone who wanted to sell his saying he can't throw eels with it and its generally very flimsy.

[surfstix1963]

Thanks for the info Monty always good to hear from people that actually use them.

[Monty]

Thanks for the info Monty always good to hear from people that actually use them.

I used the Mojo rod rated 3/4-4 oz, 10'6" for a month a few years ago. It was real light and handled a decent range of plugs and casted far. It was a fun rod, but I found it to spaghetti like to throw stuff like the 14" Hogys. I slowed the cast down but just could not generate power with it and the Hogy. The sling Shot to me felt similar. But that was a "quick" feel of the Sling Shot.

[surfstix1963]

I'm not a fan of spaghetti rods I saw a video of the mojo and the caster said it was great up to 2 oz. he wouldn't want to use anything heavier.

[seamonkey]

I'm not a fan of spaghetti rods I saw a video of the mojo and the caster said it was great up to 2 oz. he wouldn't want to use anything heavier.

I tried the mojo and didn't really like it felt it was too whippy. I did cast a lot further and when the fish are far I would have no problem using it. My bud uses his to cast over the bar at island beach and is very happy with it. Maybe the right way to go is to have one lighter whippy rod for casting further and then a shorter stouter one for the heavier stuff like the eels and giant plugs.

[jigfreak]

I think the important thing is what works for you. You really need to try different blanks not just in the store but in the surf. When they have rod demos is a good time to go. They often focus on only one brand. I do agree that you should have heavier rated rods for throwing eels and the bigger wood or heavy metal. Surfstix you talked about health limitations. If thats the case you might want to consider downsizing your rods. An 11' blank will put more stress on you than a 9' one will. That's with all other things being equal.
Just a suggestion. You can get a quality 9' blank that will give you a lot less fatigue. imo some of the newest offerings at 11' weren't designed to take punishment or abuse. modified steelhead rods. Good for spring cow pencil popper fishing or distance casting but not the best for big surf or climbing jetties or the fronts of inlets. It really depends on the kind of fishing you guys want to do. I switch between my 9' lami for all around use and go to an 11' when its big surf or the fish are out far. I do agree the lami triflex wears on you but in my opinion the length of the rod has a lot to do with it. When you make 1000 casts any long rod will eventually wear on you unless you are over 6'2".
Have you guys looked at any 9' blanks?

[seamonkey]

My go to rod that I still own is my lami triflex but it wears on you after awhile it is an 11 footer and with our injuries any help from the rod now is helpful so I will probably be selling that one after I figure out what I want. That's my single biggest problem figuring out what I want.

I have a Tsunami and it didn't break the bank. I use a TSAWSS1002MH for walking the beaches. I know everyone on the internet theyre are all about the CTS and Century rods but I didn't want to spend that kind of money. The Tsunami went for $100 and I am happy with it. Not as hardcore as the rest of you guys but it works for me. 2-4 oz, 10'. I think if you casted 4 oz all the time you might break it. Does seem to be good for the 2-3 oz range.
If you want to throw eels you might need a mh rod but that will put more strain on you as you mentioned injuries. I don't like the whippy rods either. I use a smaller Lamiglass 8' for places like the cape may jetty and when its very early spring or late fall and only small fish are there. My .02 hope this helps.