POWERFUL 12ft Rockaway Surf HD Rod For 2021!

[@jonathanorourke1237]

Okuma makes some nice surf rods and doesnt receive enough credit. I have the older 3-8oz 11 foot cedros, great, great rod. I cant say enough about it, it has been my go to bait rod for the last 10 years, but I havent fished with the newer models though. I also have both 12 foot rockaways, the 3/4-3 and 1-4 oz which I use for throwing bucktails, tins and poppers from the ocean for blues, stripers and fluke. I also bait fish with them from the back bays around my area when I want extra distance for porgys. They have unreal bite detection and sensitivity and surprisingly good backbone for how light and thin they are.

[@ScubaChris]

So correct Jonathan! I still have my 11ft Cedros Rod! Fought a 5ft GT on it for over 40min. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIbFqWBqgM2cjtU These new HD Rocks are the power pinnacle! I'm still blown away. 6-16oz?!

[@jonathanorourke1237]

@@ScubaChris nice, one of my bucket list fish. Also, have you fished the rockaway spinning reel? Ive been looking at them since they came out. If you have, what are your thoughts about the reel and are they a long cast reel as they look?

[@ScubaChris]

@@jonathanorourke1237 I use that reel on my 9'6" HCS Shoreline Plugger. Good MH plugging/casting rig!

[@808G8GT]

I actually have 2 rockaway poles. One for dunking and one for whipping. I love both of them. Can't go wrong for the price point.

[@ScubaChris]

You got it buddy! Same here. The Rockaway SP's coming out will border on the UL lighter fare. The Rocks got it all covered:)

[@rafaelflores8225]

What is the best reel size for this beast? I am definitely buying one!!!!

[@ScubaChris]

Either a 10K or 14K spinner. I use both. 10K if i'm on the reef, 14K for deeper water. Both have the same max (Cedros Spinners) but the 14K has more line capacity.

[@vincentamella5682]

BTW Is this named after The Rockaway's Queens New York? My old stomping grounds?

[@ScubaChris]

Named after a popular Oregon coastal spot for Sea Perching.

[@nglinthungcapt.9022]

Where can i get this okuma rockaway hd rhd-s-1202h rod? Looks like it hans't entered the indonesian fishing market yet_ Its still very difficult here to get the rod_ Greeting from indonesian rockfishing anglers_ 🙏

[@ScubaChris]

It recently sold out on Tackle Direct, but they're waiting for new arrivals.

[@TheHungryFisherman00]

That’s something I just might need in my life lol. Now to convince the other half.

[@ScubaChris]

She sounds like a nice person so begging will be involved:)

[@TheHungryFisherman00]

@@ScubaChris lol I think I need to wait a while before I ask.

[@ScubaChris]

@@TheHungryFisherman00 Xmas is coming up. Okuma employees workforce are at a low for shipping due to the pandemic. Products are not 100% in stock. Better get one now buddy.

[@TheHungryFisherman00]

@@ScubaChris geeze sure know how to put pressure on a guy lol

[@ScubaChris]

@@TheHungryFisherman00 You have an understanding wife, she'll understand.

[@vincentamella5682]

Why do you do this! I thought I had my Christmas gift to myself all picked out. The 14 foot Hawaii custom was at the top of my list NOW you bring out this monster. Grumblegrumble

[@ScubaChris]

That 14ft HCS whipping rod is tops for distance whipping. This will be the STRONGEST surf casting dunking rod for Okuma now! Not many companies out there can touch this for only $139.99!

[@normalman23]

Hi Chris, I want them but I cant find them anywhere online! Do you know

[@ScubaChris]

The Okuma site only has the smaller model available. The HD line is back-ordered. My next 2 models are scheduled to arrive in the 1st week of July from Okuma USA. I'm just lucky to have what i have now. Usually Tackle Direct has them but not now at- www.tackledirect.com/okuma-rockaway-hd-surf-rods.html

[@normalman23]

@@ScubaChris I managed to order one from tackledirect. Thank you!

[@ScubaChris]

@@normalman23 I'm glad you found one!

[@ABNHW]

Damn Damn Damn!!! I want it but it cannot work for me....I need a 50 50 split because of the size of my vehicle. It has the lure rating I was looking for.

[@ScubaChris]

Can you stick the tip out of the window? Or tie it on outside?

[@tongtonghe361]

I been looking for this kind of rod can I know where I can get it?

[@ScubaChris]

Depends where you live. They're sold locally in Hawaii. You can get one off the Okuma site but they're down due to California Shut Down. Okuma does a lot of business with Tackle Direct. Here's their link to this rod. Good luck:) www.tackledirect.com/okuma-rockaway-hd-surf-rods.html

[@n6yun]

Great review good job but who throws 16 oz 1 mis cast and you may kill somebody, I would love to get that rod in a 3 to 6 oz

[@ScubaChris]

You might be interested in the 11' Rockaway HD rated at 3-8oz.

[@n6yun]

@@ScubaChris thank you

[@808G8GT]

When you fish on the Big island (or any cliff type of terrain), the water gets very deep, very fast in most GOOD fishing spots on the big island. Im talking 50' deep right in front of you going to 100+ft @ 50 yards out. The further you throw the better. Can't throw full potential on light weight lead. I personally throw 12 oz (since that's the max my custom ulua 14ft pole can handle. Lol)

[@ScubaChris]

@@808G8GT I used to throw 12oz into channels but have reduced that to 8oz as there's no current issues where i go. But in reef areas (4-6ft) where theres rip currents i do use 10oz so my rig isn't "rolled" across the bottom because of those rip currents. Either you rig comes back in a ball or it'll roll into the reef to lose forever if you go light.

[@peteloosefoo5674]

keep up the great content!

[@ScubaChris]

Thank you!