Best Beach Fishing Rods and Reels for 2023! Okuma Surf Fishing Reels

[@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901]

Good to see My American cousins over the pond have adopted the UK style beach Casting gear! Tight lines old chap 😉👍

[@abelvalle6188]

I picked up the 8k of your recommendation last year. Love the reel, i need to get a couple more.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Nice man, glad I was able to help! What's the biggest fish you've caught on it?

[@alboogie74al]

On Board and Ready to Learn More 🇨🇱🤙🏾.. I started Learning From you when Stuck Working in UTAH a year ago.. Your channel got me threw some LONG , BORING, Wishing that my ASS was Back In Pasadena Tx Getting Ready to Go Fishing .. THANK'S and God please Your Channel ✌🏾

[@elimartinez665]

Awesome tips Bomber! Thanks for the tubing tip, I usually get away with putting my thumb on the side of the spool to slow it down, but hopefully I’ll be able to launch the baits like you at the surf with that piece of tube. We’ll see lol

[@The_Ortiz]

Definitely glad I came across your channel and learned to use tubing

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the content.

[@brentnanita3939]

So glad I bought a drone. Dont have to do all that wading and casting anymore. But I still keep my rods ready for long casting.

[@rvotbeats]

Cool video! Recently, when I was searching how to cast 100 yards across a football field, I ran across a couple of your videos including the football field one. After a few attempts, proper stance and magnetic adjustments, I was able to cast across a soccer field to hit goal. 🎣💯⚽🏈

[@rvotbeats]

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[@BeachBomberFishing]

Nice man!! Did you make a vid?

[@johnbeverage6506]

What type conventional rod for the Cortez mag reel?

[@rvotbeats]

@@BeachBomberFishing Yessir I did a while back but sold the Akios 😢🥲😎👍🎣

[@jonathanmathau7401]

Thank you so much for sharing, we beginners need your advices .

[@-gunzki4166]

The okuma 8k is really good I finessed Amazon and got it free one and I fell in love with it

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Lmfao how did you do that!?

[@-gunzki4166]

@@BeachBomberFishing I used to be a dispatcher and my company would deliver to my house so they delivered it and said it was “missing “ so Amazon refunded my account 😂 I picked up another 1 I wanna get into conventional reels so I just ordered the cortez and a 12ft longitude it’s on sale on Amazon rn for $70

[@notsure1872]

Can't stand a thief.

[@xxcarlosxx16]

Man, I wish Okuma had the cortez reel a few years ago. i spent so much money buying the Penn Phantom and Squall and then having it sent to get magged. i found a used cortez already magged for 100 USD! Okuma is stepping up their game.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

That's sick man! Okuma has definitely stepped their game up

[@benskai2475akurfishing]

Greetings are here again from Indonesia, Aru Islands, seniors, greetings fellow anglers, healthy greetings and strike greetings

[@dheasley2]

I grew up in tc and have my spots just like you. I appreciate what you do brother. "You can give a man a fish and feed him for the day, or you can teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime". This is the time of year I buy my fishing license. Not necessarily for the bull run but for the flounder. I absolutely love flounder and think it's the best fish you'll get off the shore besides the black tip shark. Both really good eating. 👍

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I agree man, flounder is outstanding tablefare. I am going to my flounder hole as we speak.

[@dheasley2]

@BeachBomberFishing I hope you make a video. Show us your set up and bait.

[@dheasley2]

@BeachBomberFishing this weekend 50's for the low 70's for the high. Gonna be good catching. 👍

[@TboneSTEAK111]

@dheasley2 ill be at the dike

[@dheasley2]

@@TboneSTEAK111 hell yeah. You know the good spot on the right? Between the island and buoy.

[@terryjohnson9947]

Okuma is one of the best I have a lot of them in my arsenal I have their first bait feeding Reels

[@ryderfishing1322]

In my experience when you’re really trying to throw hard the 30lb can snap. I usually run anywhere from 16 to 20lb mono mainline to a 40 or 50lb shock leader

[@BeachBomberFishing]

It can, depending on how much weight you're casting.

[@ryderfishing1322]

@@BeachBomberFishing yeah definitely most the time I’m throwing 8+ozs

[@jacobmcvay123]

Why you use braid….

[@ryderfishing1322]

@@jacobmcvay123 you’d get your ass beat if you go out and use braid for bottom fishing on the east coast

[@Roger-gm9tl]

Old timer here, still use my 1 piece custom 12' surf rods w/my vintage Garcia Mitchell 498 reels ( manual bail ) can't beat them, been using them since the late 69, still going strong !

[@mikemoody8670]

Mr Bomber interested to know how the flite 1200 Compares in size to the Okuma 8K is it larger/smaller or the same size. Not available in the uk yet but we do have the the flite 8000 which is smaller than the 8K. Your content is brilliant keep them coming. Mike

[@todddavis9938]

A video on how and where to catch blue crabs for eating and bait would be great! Great content, love the channel!

[@Backlashed]

there's one on my channel.... 😏

[@kencleg7721]

Along the sides in the grass there everywhere u can use dead fish to get a bunch together

[@bruce12393]

Great video!!

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Thanks man!

[@antoniobennett7808]

And I also trying to start doing beach fishing as well

[@ndilaok2709]

Thank you for the video, great info like always 😁 I got a shimano ultegra 14000 xse and paired with a team daiwa 12 feet rod couple months ago i like the setup a lot but that okuma setup look really niceee 😁

[@BeachBomberFishing]

How you like that ultegra?

[@eternalabyzz9386]

lol ill respond to that i have the xtd version casts a mile a its a nice reel i use it for pier fishing really nice reel @@BeachBomberFishing

[@ndilaok2709]

@@BeachBomberFishing Its a nice reel smooth and and all that shimano stuff but it took me a minute to get used with the insta drag, i use it for pompano fishing here in east fl and i was putting all that drag for no reason accidentally. It helps when i cast tho max drag in a few turns lol

[@Fishin4Trophies]

Very entertaining review on the rods and reels! I’m curious where or how you found out about the tube idea!🤯 and what brand of braid do you love the most?

[@Coolguyfishing123]

Also, you have a video of the how to grip spool thing already was like two years ago

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Yeah, a very old video. I've had a ton of jew subscribers since then.

[@mtgoat4434]

Great video bro! Can you tell me where you bought that cannon and teal color 30lb shock leader and what size type hook to use thanks

[@Backlashed]

I'm gonna take a look at that Cortez. I love the Squall 15 but I wish the clicker was louder. Is the Cortez clicker as loud as a Sealine?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Yeah man, the squall is quiet. Idk that anything beats a sealine clicker lol. Although, the clicker on the cortez is pretty loud.

[@mosquitofleetfishing6599]

Surprised you don’t have a rod set up for a back cast. Back in the days of major long casting tournaments in the US, everyone had a glove with a rubber thumb.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I have never done a back cast. I've seen nick from breakaway do it.

[@mosquitofleetfishing6599]

@@BeachBomberFishing I think it’s actually his cast. I saw him do it with a 9/0 against the drag almost 20 years ago. He was wicked with that big chunk of bait and dinosaur of a reel.

[@mikemchugh2566]

Your amazing love the video , could you show how to tie the knots , I only know how to do a surgical knot

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Good idea

[@mikemchugh2566]

Thanks to many you tubers don't do knot tying

[@mikeschreiber6422]

Hi from nor cal west coast spriper and surf perch what is your rod and real recommendation forr each specie of fish great videos lots of knowledge

[@juan_more_cast]

Okuma Salina review? was surprised not to see it in your arsenal

[@naemanhardman2247]

What brand fishing line is on the conventional reel?

[@muayadalmoosa3651]

Would you recommend the Okuma Cortez over an Avet mxl (custom magged for more mag control)?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Not if you have the money to purchase an avet.

[@fredflintstone676]

All day long Avet not worth the money. Even the dodgy imports coming in

[@muayadalmoosa3651]

@@BeachBomberFishing Thanks man, ELITE as always.

[@muayadalmoosa3651]

@@fredflintstone676 Dodgy imports?

[@fredflintstone676]

@@muayadalmoosa3651 yes lots coming in from Malaysia no guarentee

[@lloydtyler4456]

Excellent video Sir. What casts the furthest the okuma 8k or flite surf?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Tbh, I wouldn't know, depends on what rod you pair them with.

[@lloydtyler4456]

@@BeachBomberFishing both on equal rods? I noticed the 8k has a longer spool 45mm Vs 35mm so should be the longer caster?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

@lloydtyler4456 both on equal rods, probably the 8k. The 8k also has the superior lime clicker, but.... The flite has a much more stout spool shaft. The flite does not wobble one bit under heavy load, the 8k does.

[@erichanson7079]

How do you cast that heavy weight on a spinning rod, without tearing the end of your finger off when you’re holding the line the veil open

[@elimartinez665]

He explains it @5:44 The casting cannon. The main reason I use conventional reels almost exclusively… is cause I don’t want my finger torn up 😂 Gonna have to give that casting cannon a try!

[@metindemir-nj1bj]

Hi there, thanks for useful informations you are sharing. I have a question about okuma flite surf reel, it is much lighter comparing to 8K . I wonder it's going to handle heavy load, will it last long? You know heavier is durable most of the time, but this reel is very light. And also i watched a video that this reel was so noisy, as if it's already broken. Have you had any issues so far? Thank you.

[@derekfenwickjr]

You should do a rod and reel arsenal

[@Xexsx26]

Do some more videos with that go fish cam

[@waterwalker1467]

Ya’ll need to consider moving to bait casters. The spinning reel will never give you as much distance as a bait caster when throwing light weight baits. Load it up w/ the appropriate mono / shock leader & rock’n’roll! Good tip on the surgical tubing. Be sure to carry a pick w/ you to fix your bird’s nests.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I am gonna be doing baitcasters next. I have a few baitcasters I use for lures and baits. Some of them have clickers too.

[@waterwalker1467]

@@BeachBomberFishing I primarily fish between Bob Hall & PINS. I use bait casters almost exclusively. It’s much easier to hit bomb ass casts w/ a tuned revolver vs a spinning reel. I will add that I own an Okuma 8K & w/ 40 lb braid I can still clear the third bar w/ shrimp, ghost shrimp, etc w/ out getting my feet wet. *I’m not a big fan of stepping on rays, etc, so I learned to cast proficiently.

[@ChillerMethod]

Casting Cannon. I've watched hours of noob videos trying to find how to not cut my finger up and didn't think I'd find out in a product review.🤤

[@BeachBomberFishing]

🤣🤣🤣, I'm gonna make a comprehensive casting video soon.

[@ballistic350]

I like rockaway rods ...cheap and works .. reels gotta be shimano brands imo

[@erichanson7079]

What is your primary bank for the bull run?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Seawolf park

[@dorianmarthe-dite-surelly6439]

Hey that she can you use with the Surf 8K ?? With the reference please

[@tiagotomas4365]

What is the rod that the conventional reel is mounted on?

[@JD.California_monkey_mackerel]

Happy fishing 🎣 Wednesday great reel and rod review and great tips what Oz glide bait do you recommend for a medium heavy and medium action spinning rod for Pier fishing thank you also I just bought 30lb spider wire braided fishing line for my medium action and medium heavy spinning combo and bait caster combos will it be good

[@TboneSTEAK111]

I bought the okuma 8k last year after one of your videos and its my favorite reel. It wobbles a little with bigger fish but i dont think its an issue

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Yeah it does wobble a bit. I've never had an issues with that though. The new okuma flite doesn't seem to do that.

[@TboneSTEAK111]

@BeachBomberFishing I was looking at that reel next lol Okuma never disappoints

[@JoseMorales-xh8gi]

Quick question beach bomber how would you compare the pen squall casting special against the Cortez ?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

The Cortez casts much better

[@JoseMorales-xh8gi]

Thanks bud

[@paultrevino274]

Dang it I should of watched this video first I just got a ugly stick 12 footer pole and a Shimano 8000 hg I think . Hopefully it does the truck but I'm gonna get the one you show next

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Both of these reels will outcast the shimano. Did you get a shimano spheros?

[@paultrevino274]

@@BeachBomberFishing yes

[@paultrevino274]

Also it is a 15 foot ugly stick

[@paultrevino274]

Should I return it and get the one you showed I just got today haven't used it

[@gregoryperez3623]

Great video my question is it ok to use 30 lb mono as a shock leader on spinning and conventional on surf only or is it ok for jetty as well? I use 60lb with fg knot I’m asking because I don’t want to ruin my guides. Thanks in advance!

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Man, that's some thick leader, max I would use is 50lb at the jetty

[@markdavid1479]

What brand of cast cannon is that

[@faizalchannel7751]

Good info geng

[@juanpedroza1083]

Which one would you recommend the Cortez or the penn squall 2 with mag breaks

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I prefer the cortez, it looks cleaner, and the mag is way better.

[@juanpedroza1083]

@@BeachBomberFishing thank you for the reply. I was debating on which to get. Ima look into getting a Cortez.

[@steverede4202]

Ever try a bait runner

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I have, I don't like them. The clickers on the baitrunners are way too quiet for surf fishing, not do the provide enough resistance when using the bait runner mode. A small wave will set off the clicker.

[@JigEmUp]

Hey brother I’ve seen you using that conventional rod and was wondering what brand and model? I’m guessing it’s a custom build…Thanks

[@BeachBomberFishing]

It's a basic custom build. The rod blank is a stradfast.

[@JigEmUp]

@@BeachBomberFishing Thanks

[@antoniobennett7808]

I have a question can I use this for catfishing bro and wat rod and reel I need ?

[@DarkBullet87]

*Hello Bro, I have the Penn Slammer 4500, do think is a good combo?*

[@ManiGreenwoood]

Wat tip of fishing rod

[@eternalabyzz9386]

are you going to try out okumas new inspira reel?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I don't have use for that small of a reel right now.

[@zarakikid]

What rod was the Cortez paired with?

[@christophersolano5742]

Did you go to the king of the rocks tournament on the dike last weekend? If so you caught anything? I was the only one in the tournament that caught a black drum I think🤟🏽💔😭

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Nah man didn't go, way too many people for me.

[@notmissingout9369]

You can’t beat the penn surf blaster 7000 or 8000 they cost a lot but you get what you pay for

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I've used that reel, it has a ton of line wobble. It's decent for the price I guess.

[@jameslowmack8140]

What rod are you using with the conventional reel?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

That is a custom steadfast blank

[@garricksreptiles2667]

What happened to your other reels? The avets, the shark gear, the Penn surf casting reels?

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I have the shark gear. I sold all my avets because all the knobs ended up wearing down so bad. It pissed me off big time. I had to send them all back to get knobs replaced, ot wasn't worth it. 4 out of 6 avets knobs wore down, ridiculous.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

On the penn reels, after making 3 review videos that did very well, I sent them an email in regards to sponsorship, they said no, so I sold them too. Didn't wanna give them any free advertising on my channel.

[@garricksreptiles2667]

@@BeachBomberFishing and the avets?

[@garricksreptiles2667]

@@BeachBomberFishing oh I didn’t read the other comment lol 😂

[@marcosalfaro1794]

Do you know when the okuma flight 12k is going to be available

[@robertherman1146]

It’s available now. So is it’s evil dark twin, the big pit carp reel Obsidian.

[@mel18sebas]

Ey mate you think the okuma Cortes has better quality then Penn Squall II 15SDCS i like how the penn cast but it doesn't feel really strong lol 😅😅😅😅

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Bro, I had the same thoughts on the squall. It felt way too plasticky and weak. The cortez definitely feels better.

[@mel18sebas]

@@BeachBomberFishing I caught a 28 pound catfish on it handle it good . I hope I can test it on a 80 pounder lol stay cool honeboy

[@chrissams6500]

What conventional rod are you using?

[@dwest8362]

My man!!! Try strink tubing. It's already flat and wider and works well. Though I moved from Texas to the Midwest, I can hit the river and lakes holes more than other bank angles. FYI for the bank fishermans. Much love!!!

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Thanks, I appreciate it! I like this much better than the tubing you mentioned.

[@MissionaryForMexico]

The biggest issues with Okuma reels? Finding replacement parts!

[@deeblueeowens4143]

Im a baitcaster guy, but im a Abu Garcia guy as well.

[@andrewleeramosable]

How long is that shock leader?

[@andrewleeramosable]

I ended putting 50 braided on 50 mono shock leader but don't know how much is to much lol

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I usually put on like 15ft bro

[@andrewleeramosable]

Gonna try the 50lb if to rough gonna go to 30 lb shock leader

[@joelayala8646]

What are your thoughts on the avet reels

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Love them, great reels, especially the SX MC

[@joelayala8646]

@@BeachBomberFishing thank you for your in put love the channel and dedication!!

[@Aaron-ye4uf]

Texas slam challenge

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Good idea

[@Aaron-ye4uf]

Fr man it’s been a challenge of my own

[@myungkwak0311]

What aboit your van staal? Haha

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Van staal can't cast worth a 💩

[@kfferfishing]

wit a rod wit alur❤

[@weirdfishweirdfish6636]

My question is are you repping these products cause you believe in them are is that what the channel is getting sent? Plus congrats on the full time fishing job you put in the work well deserved

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Like I said in the video, I've had the 8k for a year, absolutely no problem. I've ripped several reels throughout the past and have promoted them if I like them. I used a lot of avets, funny thing is that people started complaining because they were 'high end reels' and they were unattainable for a lot of anglers. Which is why I now started using these udget surf reels. I like them, if I didn't, I wouldn't use them. I am extremely picky with gear.

[@fredflintstone676]

Avet. Used them in the USA not everything they are cracked up to be. And in recent years the build V corrosion has gone down hill big time

[@professionalatrocity8920]

I am having a hard time understanding the first rod and reel you show in the video.

[@professionalatrocity8920]

Could you provide links please 🙏

[@محمدجابر-ف2ك5ر]

لماذا لا تضع ترجمة علي فديوهاتك بالغه العربيه

[@sugarskulllyfe5890]

mirar no mas

[@BeachBomberFishing]

You logged in?

[@MrDiMaggio5]

Drone fishing? Go on....

[@kfferfishing]

Go to the Philippines

[@quintili1]

I wanted to like the Surf 8K, I just don't. The handle feels so flimsy, it's a deal breaker. Plus, not being a screw in handle makes it that much worse. Then the whole reel has way too much flex. Even just reeling in a weight and bait it flexes a bunch. Then it basically isn't sealed all all. Even under the drag knob there isn't even a basic gasket. I get that it's a $100 reel, but even that price feels like a ripoff. My Shimano Baitrunner 8000D's feel 10X the quality and are $100 more. Granted, they don't have the like capacity the Surf 8K does.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

You are expecting too much for a reel that's only $100. Idk about you man, but I have fished the 8k hard af for 2 years with no problems. I haven't eve serviced the reel or anything lol. I think your comparison to a $200 is unfair. A better comparison would be a shimano speed master surf, that reel is super flimsy, non existent drag clicker, that's $160, tons of spool wobble. If you don't like it, cool. I fish it hard af and never had a problem. I also know what to expect from different price points. I fish this reel, up to an $800 spinning reel.

[@yankeeezilla403]

Only showing Okuma products, buddy sold out

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Last year all o showed was avet reels. I change stuff up every year. You should be happy that one of the youtubers you watch is moving up and getting nice gear for free

[@yankeeezilla403]

@@BeachBomberFishing Hey I love free stuff as much as the next guy. It’s just good to highlight why you’re glazing one brand and why your preference is what it is.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I mean bro, I have done like 3 other reviews of long cast reels lol. I did a review on the penn fathom casting special, I did a review on the penn squall casting special, penn spinfisher long cast, ultegra long cast. Were you not around when I made those videos? I ain't selling out at all. I used to make a lot of videos with my avets lol, people were saying I was being elitist fishing expensive reels lol. Now I'm showcasing good budget reels, and now people are complaining and calling me a sellout lol. Can't make everyone happy lol

[@SINTHEREBEL666]

I can't take you seriously 😂😂😂😂 u look sponsor

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I am, it takes talent to do so

[@elwillie1988]

If people are getting mad because your showing one brand, then they should get mad because you’re just fishing and not doing anything else… bums

[@BeachBomberFishing]

Nothing but NALGASPALDAS

[@elwillie1988]

😂😂😂

[@plainsight1780]

okuma and penn reals are way too heavy !

[@kfferfishing]

Can you send me a okama surf 8k an makaira 10000

[@Coolguyfishing123]

Okuma reels are no good dude. Avets are better you should show them your KZbin maybe they can sponsor y. And why would other people show you new things or different so you could or can make more videos showing there stuff or what they know I don’t understand this in you young people these days find it out for yourself show your group and use it.

[@BeachBomberFishing]

I don't think they're interested in sponsoring content creators.

[@kfferfishing]

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