May 7, 2014 · A decent surface iron fisherman with the right rod and a little technique should not get tired after 60-80 casts—unless he's hanging a 25lb YT ever fifth cast or so. Oh, and then there is the reel. I've also been on a never ending search for the perfect surface iron reel.

Aug 29, 2024 · If you want a light jigstick, you want a composite rod. Here's your options with the different rod companies. Calstar 1. BTG90J 2. BTG690J 3. GF90J Seeker 1. 6490 2. Cut down ESM Ulua 100 United Composites 1. CE900Monster 2. CE900Delmar 3. CE900Wahoo Out of these options, my favorites for effortless casting are the BTG690J and the CE900Wahoo.

Jun 12, 2020 · Look for a used glass rod like a 690j for smaller jigs like a1 or tady c or j-pots, or a 90j For larger jigs like the 45s and the 7x. Other option is to look for the rods made for turners from phenix, or check out the Daiwa jig sticks that are …

Apr 26, 2016 · What we found is that in every Rod Reel Combination for throwing the 7X the UC's, CE1000 Del Mar, CE1000 Wahoo, and US 90 Monster all cast further than the Calstar's 100 Mag, GF100J, and 90J Mag. Increased distance was between 10-20 yards, but most impressively was that it was done with about 1/3 less effort in the cast.

Apr 21, 2022 · Fishing surface irons is more about being a badass than catching fish. get a 10' glass rod with a conventional sized 40 reel. unless you want to look like one of those losers who just fish for enjoyment and use a levelwind with their composite rod. then id probably fish a 9' UC rod with a 400/500 sized baitcaser. but to do so, in my eyes, is ...

Mar 9, 2017 · I am planning to make a dedicated surface iron rod to pair up with a Okuma Komodo 400 SS, 50lb braid and mono top shots. I am debating between the Super Seeker, the Black Steel and the Hercules. Hercules seems like its made for deep water...

May 15, 2018 · Done it a bunch But imo a true so cal (surface iron rod) is 9-10 feet. So if you want to start off proper imo. So if you want to start off proper imo. More distance the better while on the anchor fishing eye ball fish (boils, bird fish, breezers, puddlers, splashers, ect) or just straight bombing blind casts 90j or as others have stated 690j ...

Mar 24, 2023 · The Yo-Yo Iron setup I currently fish with is a Seeker 6470H, a 7-foot rod rated 40-60lb and an Avet JX 6.0 full of 65lb braid topped off with a 50lb mono topshot. With a line capacity of 400 yards of 65lb braid and 46 inches per crank, …

Apr 26, 2016 · Finally, matching a rod to the angler's casting style is very similar to matching a golf club shaft to a Golfers swing style, speed and power. For those lucky enough to live close to or are able to drive to a knowledgeable Tackle store, who understand the differences and can match the right rod to the individual angler, is a huge plus.

Apr 7, 2020 · I like using a fathom 25N and tn20A for surface iron but I keep going back to lexa 400 and tranx 500. Lexa 400 in particular. Consistent 90 yard casts without any backlash ever. I need to keep practicing with the 25N and 20A. 80# braid on all the iron reels except the lexa which has 8 strand 50# braid.