Review: Tsunami 10' Surf Rod, Airwave 1002MH

[vpass]

I have the TSAWSS-1002MH Model. It's a great rod, has plenty of backbone to turn fish, after fishing the craziness of IBSP. In some instances I had no choice to get teen size bass almost hydroplaning on the water to avoid tangles. This rod was great on the 30 inch and better fishes.

Casting is a different story. To cast straight I have to compensate by casting to my left. When I first notice this I went home and checked the spine and it was off. It’s a factory rod and a cheap one at that. I picked up 2 years ago for 80 dollars (about). And after casting it every day for about 2 weeks My right Trap (muscle) and shoulder blade area feels like a knot with pain. I’m not sure if it a balancing thing or my casting compensation. that is giving me the pain.

The rod handles 2 to 4 oz well where the 2 to 3 oz is the sweet spot. I’m using a Penn 704z reel with 30 pound Fireline and I’m able to make it over the Bar most times. I like to say I’m casting 250 to 300feet, but I don’t know it could be deceiving in telling how far.

[Monty]

And after casting it every day for about 2 weeks My right Trap (muscle) and shoulder blade area feels like a knot with pain. I’m not sure if it a balancing thing or my casting compensation. Is giving me the pain..

I think if your 50 years old or older that is normal.

VPASS I used the rod a couple years ago and agree with everything you said. I basically did not like the rods action, was to stiff for my liking. Seemed powerful.

[finchaser]

I repair the guides on lots of them. IMO Tica's are much more durable

Vpass you would do much better casting with Fireline 20 as it breaks at 47# the 30 is like rope and breaks at 67#

[vpass]

Thanks Fin, I have a spare 704z and was planing and never got to it, loading it with 20. should get a few extra yards. Im also planning in building a GSB1321L this winter, and I have 2 TIca that I removed all the Guides last year, just never got to replacing them. I do like the Tica 9 footer. Better then the Tsunami 10 Footer. It alot lighter and great for plugging.

[J Barbosa]

One of the better entry level surf rods for plugging IMO.

Let me start by saying that I'm not a fan of knock off products or the company's who produce them.

The 10' airwave is a good balance between casting distance and strength.

I agree with Vpass, the sweet spot is somewhere between 2-4oz and as fin chaser stated the guides could be upgraded.