Rod??

[njflyfisher]

I started surf fluking last summer and I did really well. I have a cheap ocean fishing outfit that I would use to jig fluke from the surf. I want to upgrade. I was wondering what is a good surf rod. What length should I be looking at. I usually fished with 2 gulps(Mullet,jerkshad,shrimp,etc) and a 1 ounce weight. Thanks
-Adrian

[Looksfishy]

St. Croix Wild River Salmon Rod. This is my go to surf fluking rod very light cast a mile it is also my early season back bay striper rod. Try it you'll buy it.

WRS86MHF2 8'6" MH Fast 2 10 - 17 3/8 - 1 5.2 1 $ 180

Shimano CI4 4000 reel

Total weight 14.2 oz rod and reel (not including line)

You will use this for a lot more than surf fluking.

[njflyfisher]

Is it true that a surf rod should have a stif tip. To give the lure/bait more action? I have a salmon rod that I don't use anymore. It's a 9 foot ugly stick rated from 8-20lb and .5-1.5 ounce lures. But it has a soft tip.

[HighHook94]

I use a $20, 6.5 foot freshwater rod from shore and it catches me plenty of fluke. Got one over 5 pounds on it last summer on a beach in Raritan Bay in about 3 feet of water. I caught hundreds of fluke last summer using this setup. If you're using gulp with a light jig or light sinker, go light. I catch way more fish when i use light outfits, plus it's more fun. Don't need to cast far for fluke if you know the right spots. I don't understand when guys use 9-12 foot stiff rods for fluke, takes all of the fun out of it. For the most part, 99% of the fluke caught from shore are shorts, at least have fun with the fight since you usually can't keep any. You really don't need to buy a $100-$400 rod for a fish that a 5 year old can catch, save that money for a blackfish rod.

[njflyfisher]

The only ocean fishing I do now is going to be fluke. I want a rod that's going to last me. I caught a couple fluke at around 17 and on that was around 20 from shore this summer. Would I also be able to use the same rod for fluke and strippers. Because I might want to fish for those to. Thanks for the replys so far.

[Togman316]

I have a house rented in august in ocean beach. Every year while I am there I try surf fishing with not much luck. Any suggestions would be appreciated.