Best Value Surf Rod - Daiwa EMCAST Surf Rod EMCST802MFS

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

This rod comes in 8ft, 9ft, 10ft, 10.5ft, 11ft, and 12ft. I recommend 4000-6000 reel pairing. This is definitely my current favorite rod for land-based fishing!

[@pappaxdephish9168]

What model to throw lucky craft lures?

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

Haven't used those lucky craft lures myself yet but if they're similar to the Rapala Rap-x lures then this 8 ft version will be sufficient. I use the long-cast lures that is between 1-2oz and they cast pretty well I also have the 10 ft Daiwa EMCAST too but it feels a bit too stiff to throw these lighter lures under 1 oz

[@pappaxdephish9168]

@@JohnFishingOfficial I see I will go with the okuma celilios for the price then thanx a lot man

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@pappaxdephish9168 a great option as well. Best of luck!

[@Aaronmartinez89876]

What do u think about the reel? I'm thinking of buying it.

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

Reel was a little bulky. But it matches the rod fine. Color and size. Cast distance was improved by 10-ish yards. Handled surf fishing well but this reel isn't fully sealed so be careful not to dunk it.

[@Aaronmartinez89876]

@JohnFishingOfficial does the reel wobble when retrieving lures?

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@Aaronmartinez89876 nope not at all

[@Aaronmartinez89876]

What lb test?

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@Aaronmartinez89876 I was using 30 lb braid in this video