What would be a good fishing pole and reel for surf fishing and pier fishing?
I know of only one true surf fishing rod, that is the Ballyhoo made and sold exclusivly in our island state.
you can order one on line.
it has a handle that is nearly 3-4 feet long that can be pushed in to the sand.
Welcome to BigFishTackle.
What area do you fish in? Some areas have easier surf and some have a harsher environment.
I live in So. California. Some areas I am fine with a 10 foot rod and others, I prefer a 13 or even 16 foot rod.
I fish in the San Diego area mostly and around southern california
New Cali member?? Kool dude.
Do you prefer conventional or spinning rods and reels??
I prefer spinning rods
As far as spinning rods go I would suggest the Okuma SS-C-1202MH-1 surf rod. It is a 2 piece 12foot rod. Good from 12 to 20lb line and 3 to 6oz weights.
Or you could go a little cheaper with the Diawa Beefstick S1202MHRS. It has pretty much the same specs but 1 less guide. It has only 6 guides as compared to the Okuma model which has 7.
You do get better weight distribution over the rod with more guides.
Do you need a good reel to go with that??
Okuma Coronado CD90 would make a good match.[;)]