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Dr.Fish · Surf Combos
Dr.Fish 12 ft Surf Fishing Combo, 9000 Reel, 50 lb Braided Line
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Color: 12ft Blue Fishing Rod
- 12ft Blue Fishing Rod
- 12ft Black Fishing Rod
Size: 9000 Spinning Reel
- 9000 Spinning Reel
- 8000 Spinning Reel
- Item weight
- 7.09 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 58 x 12 x 6.9 inches
Quick take
A complete saltwater surf setup with stiff carbon rod, large spinning reel, and tackle for casting into rough water.
This surf combo pairs a roughly 12-foot heavy-power graphite rod with a size 9000 spinning reel, built for long casts from the beach. It comes spooled with braided line and includes a topwater popper, bucktail jigs, circle and octopus hooks and pyramid sinkers, so a new surf angler can start with bottom rigs or lure casting. The reel carries a 35 lb maximum drag.
Best for
- Fishing rough surf from sandy beaches
- Targeting striped bass and large schooling fish
- Anglers who want everything needed to start surf fishing
Skip if
- You need to cast light lures; this combo is heavy
- You fish small freshwater creeks
Strengths
- 12 ft rod reaches farther into surf from the beach
- Large 9000 reel holds plenty of 50 lb line
- Braided line cuts through wind for longer casts
- Stainless guides resist saltwater corrosion
Trade-offs
- Full outfit is heavy and requires strength to cast all day
- Large guides and thick line reduce sensitivity for light bites
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Bottom fish
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Surf fishing
- Casting
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | rod and reel combo |
|---|---|
| Rod length | 12 ft |
| Rod material | High density carbon fiber |
| Reel size | 9000 spinning reel |
| Gear ratio | 3.9:1 |
| Maximum drag | 35 lb |
| Line weight | 50 lb braided |
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