animalbarrie

9’-10’ Tsunami airwave with a BG4000 -4500. Go to bass pro and feel both out. Bass Pro will price match Walmart.com from your phone. Walmart is selling BG4000’s for 88 dollars.

I use 50lb rose colored mono Ande for my shock leaders on my surf set ups. Use 30lb clear for bluefish/Spanish leaders. Both work great.

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The Tsunami Shield is a newer reel, I would be more inclined to trust the Battle because it's been around a bit longer. With that being said, I own multiple Battle 2's and once I bought my first Daiwa BG.....I stopped using my Battles. Why are you so pressed on buying your reel from a specific place? Have you looked on Amazon or eBay. I would also go to Bass Pro, they will price match any major retailer. If you show them a picture of Daiwa BG off of Walmart.com, they will match that price. If you google Daiwa BG4000 Walmart you will see them selling the BG4000 for $88.80 - can't beat that!

I owned two 12' 6-16oz casting rods for years and never had one issue. I would throw 10 and bait with them at times and they didn't even flinch. Sold them to a buddy and they are still working just fine.

I fish 17-20lb mono with a 50lb shock leader from the surf and have landed 100lb sharks no problem. Braided line is not abrasion resistant, that is why you use a mono leader or wire to the hook. If you have braided line rubbing against the body of the shark you will never land one. I would probably consider purchasing at least a 12' rod for surf fishing

I run 30lb mono attached to 30lb braid on my bluefish/Spanish set up.

I would go with a Fathom 12/15 or a Daiwa Saltist BG20h/30h. I only use those two reels and have never had one issue.

They are becoming harder to find these days. The 6-12oz version is very hard to load, the sweet spot is 8oz + bait for that rod. If you can find the 12' 3-6oz version that will be a better fit for you. The 3-6 oz version was underrated and can throw 8oz + bait. I would not spend $150 - $200 on a used OM though. Unless it was brand new and the last version before they discontinued them. For $150-$200 there are a lot of rods out there that would get the job done. Penn Carnage II is a pretty sweet rod and would be on the high end of your budget. Just go to a Bass Pro and check out all of their surf rods.

I’ll take it.

I’ve got an older BG30 in good shape but this rod could probably take the BG90, which I don’t think they make anymore. The blank of this rod is wider than my Fenwick 130lb class fighting rod.

I’m the owner of the rod - thanks @1badf350 for posting the pics. It’s in really good shape. Looking to add a period correct reel to it in similar condition. Would love to know when it was made.

Missed out on that deal!!!! I would have loved to grab another 12 at that price!