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welldoya · 06-11-2008, 05:07 PM

9' or 10' rod and a Penn 6500,7500 or 8500 SS. They've replaced the Penns with the 650's,750's and 850's which are made in China butthey're basically the same size. I see the older ones for sale on Craig's List and the Shopper a lot.

Load it with 20 lb line, get some 25 or 30 lb flourocarbon for leaders, some 3 and 4 oz pyramid sinkers and some circle hooks (I think I use # 1 & 2) and you are set. Maybe get a sand flea rake and a cart if you have the bucks. And you'll need some 3' or 4' 2" PVC pipe to pound into the sand to hold your rod. Get some thick-walled stuff. It's better than the ready-made ones you buy at the store.

06-11-2008, 05:07 PM	#7
welldoya Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace, Florida Posts: 2,278	RE: Surf Fishing Gear, Basics? 9' or 10' rod and a Penn 6500,7500 or 8500 SS. They've replaced the Penns with the 650's,750's and 850's which are made in China butthey're basically the same size. I see the older ones for sale on Craig's List and the Shopper a lot. Load it with 20 lb line, get some 25 or 30 lb flourocarbon for leaders, some 3 and 4 oz pyramid sinkers and some circle hooks (I think I use # 1 & 2) and you are set. Maybe get a sand flea rake and a cart if you have the bucks. And you'll need some 3' or 4' 2" PVC pipe to pound into the sand to hold your rod. Get some thick-walled stuff. It's better than the ready-made ones you buy at the store.