Cross posting from r/Fishing_Gear
As the title says, snapped the tip off my favorite all-round saltwater rod this weekend and I’m looking for a replacement.
I will mostly live bait fish the Atlantic South Florida surf with this rod and also occasionally use it off jetties and piers as needed.
Looking for a medium heavy (or medium, but a robust medium) pole, nothing longer than 8 feet ideally. Needs to be at least 2 pieces so I can transport it easily in the car.
Needs to be able to handle the occasional surprise shark, stingray, etc (rod-breaking bastards) so something actually sturdy. Willing to consider catfish rods, but I can’t have it rust to hell in one outing.
Looking to spend no more than 40 bucks, it already hurts that I lost my favorite rod.
Don’t care if it’s a combo (don’t need the reel) but if it’s cheap enough that’s fine.
Was looking at the Daiwa X2 Samurai Medium Heavy 7 foot rod on sale at Dicks, but the only reviews I found for the medium heavy one weren’t favorable.
Also the Tsunami Sea Tech 7ft Medium Heavy from Walmart shown in the picture.
These garbage? I just need something quick and that I can treat a bit roughly without breaking it on a rock snag or something.
Please help!
Posted by XxEtherizedxX