Reviewing the Daiwa Saltist Back Bay and Okuma Rockaway SP [Best Light Surf Rod for Under $100]

The fishing has been tough lately, but I went out with my light setup to see if anything would bite. The fish didn't show but I still was able to go over the setup, which I thing every surf angler should have, that being a long, super lightweight rod rated for less than an ounce, with light braid and a small reel.
GEAR USED/PRODUCT LINKS
Rods/Reels
Okuma Rockaway SP 8'6" ML bit.ly/3rlg7ZX
Daiwa Saltist Back Bay LT 4000 amzn.to/2Yx7UX0
15lb Suffix 832 Braid amzn.to/3rmCU7Y
Lures (in order of appearance):
Crocodile Spoon amzn.to/3azLVnd
Luckycraft Flashminnow 110 amzn.to/2Vh8RAO
Camera:
GOPRO HERO 7 Black amzn.to/2VgzDcM
Other:
Shimano bluewave surf bag amzn.to/2CBPlbH

[@elijahf111]

Real smoof rod bendy draG go BRRRRRRR

[@teddynugz]

Crazy I just snapped my 9'2" Daiwa rod yesterday with my Back Bay 4000 on it so picked up this rod today and this video comes up 😂

[@TheUnlistedOne]

Nice! Bought a SP rod from your link. I have been looking for a light surf rod and you are the only one with a review of this rod.

[@todddiehl6879]

thank for cool vid . can' wait for spring and stripers

[@OGKill]

Just Got 2 4Ks, the C variants meaning it’s got the body of a 3000 series reel with line capacity of a 4000. Can’t wait to test them out on some stripers.

[@pasolesoup7430]

What reels do you use for top water?

[@crc0504]

That’s what I’ve been looking for! I need something light. I like casting out lures but it gets tiring on a regular surf rod.

[@MrMajors]

Skunk sessions are out in full force right now. I’ve fallen victim myself a couple times this week. Tight lines are coming tho. Keep at it man. You know what you’re doin out there

[@FishDonkey626]

Love this rod. Best all around lite

[@Exoticstepin7]

Keep up the good work sir

[@davidsanfilippo1803]

next to my vr50 black this is my favorite surf reel. Awesome 4000.

[@marceloamador92024]

Its also the gear ratio that makes it a great reel

[@cobramanphil]

I know you got the ML SP, but what about the M+ one (1/4 5/8 lure weight)? Would that also do well casting the luck crafts or some light lures like that?

[@grandwonder5858]

Thanks for the video, buddy! I'm gonna buy this rod in the 10' or 9' version because of you! I'm gonna get the medium light just like you. In your opinion, would a 9' version of this rod be able to lift a 3-4 pound fish over a 50 foot fishing pier? Does it have enough backbone to do that, in your opinion? Which length would you prefer for fishing lures from 1/2 oz to 2 oz if you have the choice between the two? Thanks ahead if you could answer my questions, I appreciate it!

[@seanhartnett9753]

bushing in the line roller, i have the 3000 lt bb pretty nice. guy next to me down there last night pulled a 16", looked like 4lb perch out. check out daiwa's new zillion tws baitcaster drag sound hopefully they start using that clicker on everything.

[@noelconklin5916]

Thanks for the info. Any info regarding waders would also be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@johncats5903]

Ur the only 1 in bay area who really knows" what he's doing out there. (Awesome skills bro) & that's makes you a Champion... Funny how NO one can read ur play👍

[@joannayuan6869]

What do you think about the rod now after a year? Do you find yourself picking up Rockaway sp often?

[@lingcod]

would you take this reel in 4000 size or the Stradic FL in 5000 size? main use would be rockfishing in the surf and off the rocks

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

Definitely the stradic. The saltist is tiny and has a shallow spool

[@ctgilcrest]

the action on your rod about a med.? and is it a 50/50 split. i picked up a $ 99.99 TICA HLHB 10'H2S salmon steelhead rod for hair razers and plugs to 1 3/4 oz. great price and the HLHB line is huge running from 7'6" to 14' i want a lighter rod for my sp minnow's and was looking at shimano dialuna's but there expensive. i think you found a winner with the Okuma. i have a 3000 back bay you think it will be ok over the 4000? on that Okuma.

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

I would call the action a medium light and the 3000 would definitely work I’ve put a 2500 on it before even that works well

[@anthonymeza9370]

You should look into the phenix Cicada, me personally i have the 9’6 rated for 1/4-3/4. Tosses lucky crafts and calissa so far! They also have the 9’0 lure rated 1-6 oz good for drop shot or poppers!

[@ShawnLor]

Does the Phenix Cicada feel light? im looking at the 9'0 rated for 1- 6 oz.

[@MisfitSince85]

@@ShawnLor get the 9’6 I have the 9’ 1-6 and I love it but the ¼-¾ 9’ 6” is the bees knees for lighter rods and plugging. I had one and the reel seat cracked so I had to return it but wasn’t able to find another one since. I just picked up a rockaway ½-2 oz and it feels good. Bit if I can get my hands on a 9’6” cicada or a trifecta I will.

[@marcomunoz7453]

Just picked up the 905 for tossing a lucky craft!

[@G3Steve]

Would you say you prefer the Spheros over the BG?

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

yeah definitely

[@simonverhanneman2189]

Nice quality as well, what do you film with? Grts

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

A GoPro Hero 7 Black and my IPhone

[@simonverhanneman2189]

@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 do you use a case as well ? Because the sound of the waves is really nice as is the sound of the wind... when i record something, the wind is really shitty...

[@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231]

The newer gopros don’t need a case to be waterproof so the mic isn’t covered up. It gives me pretty good results without an external mic

[@DiamondHead2010]

My back bay 4000 came in looking to pair it..thinking of this rod or the tsunami trophy series Looking to plug for stripers too Thanks for the quick review, really peaceful out there, almost felt like I was tossing lures into OB myself lol

[@willclark5261]

what does SP stand for

[@cjsoutdoors4412]

SP = Special Purpose!

[@ctgilcrest]

singing propoise.