best rod and real combo for surf fishing obx Carbon - 10'2'' Medium Heavy Precision tapers in unidirectional graphite composite blanks provide the sensitivity needed to detect subtle bites while maintaining the strength required to pressure trophy Choosing a Surf Rod -

When the tuna beings to roll over and use its weight, avoid high sticking the rod and keep steady pressure on the fish with short rapid lifts

Most perform quite well to be honest, though theres increasing competition in the space for who is top of the heap

Yes, as long as the size is suitable, as too big a reel for waggler fishing, for example, makes a lightweight rod feel clumsy, whilst too small a reel for feeder fishing will restrict casting distance and reduce the winding power needed to retrieve heavy feeders

Most of the time, color choice for us depends on the fishery, the forage, and water clarity and just knowing my target species behaviors

I'll attach them later from my computer if anyone wants to see them

By far the smoothest spinning reel I have tried