Rod for Big surf and small lures ?

[mfm22]

I'm finding the need for a surf rod that can throw 1 - 3 oz.

Ocean bch's ,& montauk - big water

 

But mostly 1 oz bucktails ,mag darters , plastic swimmers[bombers,yozuri] and other smaller lures.

Of course the ability to chuck a 3 oz. darter etc. is needed.

I have a GSB132M this is great for 1 1/2 -4 oz

 

Looking for that niche rod a bit more sensitive ,but powerful enough to load up well. Can be 10ft. or 11ft

 

Thoughts were :XSRA 1321 OR 1322 [not sure of difference ,but need 1 pc]

XSRA 1205

What's your favorite rod for this use.

[rocket500]

Its not a 10, but I really like my lami surf & jetty 9 footer for all-around fishing with lures of 1-3oz. Its rated 1-4.

 

The 10 footer in the same rod has a little lighter action and is rated 1-3.

[odasan]

If it doesn't have to be 1 piece, I really like the St. Croix Avid 10', 3/4 to 4 oz, 8 to 20# rod.

 

I have been throwing this rod in conventional and love it.

[stakones]

If in big surf I think having an 11' would be more of an advantage than 10'. Maybe try the GSB1321L. It will have more sensitivity than your M.

[TBD]

for lighter lures I like the Lami GSB 1081L and GSB 121L ...... caught many fish on both.

 

nice light tip to throw the little stuff like Yo-Zuri mag darters, bombers, small rubbers and such beautifully and has enough power in the butt to bring that big fish in.

 

TBD

[stakones]

Definitely love the 1081L for all the lures you mentioned above but it isn't ideal for big surf and definitely isn't throwing 3oz.

[mfm22]

I've got a XS101M it's my go to all around rod ,but it is med action.

I guess need an L .

I do have an 11ft gsb that may be a L [will try it again]

Pain in the neck to tape reels and switch- gonna need more VS's

 

May try my custom 9 FT Lami glass rod tonight. Hate to pair it up with penn 704.

[stakones]

Pick up a used or even a new penn 550, 5500 or 650. You can get them easliy for under $75. Tape it on and leave it. That is what I did.

[gadabout]

I use a Lami SSB 1362M. Of course it's fiberglass.

[Charlie2]

I'm using a 11 foot AFAW Estuary(1-3 0z) for this.

 

Will cast small but can cast a 4 oz if called upon. C2

[MDC]

11' Ben Deorr All star rod rated up to 4 oz but does well with lighter stuff too

[Wildcard777]

The Predator 11' rated for 1/2 - 3 oz

 

It's a English carp rod, but many use them for the surf. Pound for pound,

carp can pull just as hard as a striper IMHO

[Striped Bass]

For light stuff I use a GSB 1321 L with a Penn 704 its an 11' rod great rod.

 

The XRA 1321 is a discontinued blank the 1322 forget it it will not load properly with anything less than 3oz, the 1205 is even worst than the 1322 needs at least 4oz to load properly.

 

If you pick up a 1321 L you will be very please with it, I know I am.

[vinnyb]

GSB 132 1L is what you're looking for. I built one this season for exactly what you're looking to do & I'm very happy with it.

[tbyrne]

AllStar/Rainshadow/Batson 1087. I have the AllStar and it handles everything from 3/4 oz. bucktails to 3 oz. Dannies. Throws a 2 3/8 SS popper a mile and has enough guts to handle big fish in big water. It's more versatile than my other 9'er, a Lamiglas GLB1081MH, but the Lami has more power down low and handles 3-4 oz. better. Sometimes I think 9 footers have more power to move fish than a similarly rated 11 footer (like a short tuna rod).