Surf Fishing Reels

[biebs]

I have to purchase one for a friend of mine. I dont surf fish, so I have no clue. Anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

[N2theBlue]

www.pierandsurf.com those guys are PRO's.

Where does he fish? What is he fishing for? Spinning or conventional? Whats your budget?

I can probably point you in the right direction if you answer these questions.

[Reel Sharp]

Shimano has a nice reel that I use for surf fishing and cast a mile with it. It is the Spheros with a waterproof drag system so your gears inside stay nice and clean. A real workhorse and pretty smooth with strong bearings and gears. I really like mine.

[N2theBlue]

yeah thats a good spinner. The Daiwa Emblem Surf models tend to cast a little farther in the right hands, but if this guy is just getting started he probably won't see much difference. As far as casting reels, there's a ton of options out there, just depends on the budget and the target.

[biebs]

Its not for anything serious. Just fishing from time to time on the beach for bottom fish and such. I got the spheros, thanks.

[Reel Sharp]

I think you made a great choice. Hope you and your friend catch a bunch!!! That reel will last you many years as long as you rinse it off after every use. My Spheros has been dunked and still works like a champ.

[marioangler]

I like using the ol' trusty Abu Garcias for surf fishing. They can handle good loads of fishing line, have a good break, you can cast a mile and they are tuff, rugged. However they are baitcasting reels and not everyone like those. Shimano or Penn spinning reels are second choice.