Best Surf Fishing Rods

Okuma Nomad Travel Surf Rod

This is the perfect rod if you like to travel to fish or want a rod that is easy to store and transport in your car. The blank is made from great quality graphite making it strong and powerful. You’ll be able to put some pressure on a big fish that fights you in the waves. The rod is coated with a carbon fiber outlay for increased durability. This makes it super tough against any bumps or scrapes it may take on the rocks or sand.

The eyes on the rod are made for braid. This was great thinking by Fuji and the guide frames help to reduce wind knots and tangles which can happen easily when casting with braid, especially if it’s windy.

When fishing in the surf, it’s often the grips that go first due to the harsh conditions and the amount of heavy casting you’re doing. Fuji has coated the rear and fore-grips on this rod to ensure maximum durability so they last a long time.

The rod comes in 4 pieces in a custom padded waterproof case for easy transportation, you can just fling it in the trunk of your car without any worry. Each rod also comes with two tip sections, a light and a heavy one. This will allow you to switch depending on the conditions, using the light tip on calm days and the heavy tip on rough days which will help you feel those sensitive bites all day long.

The rod is a little heavy which may tire you out when casting all day but the weight is a sign of strength and you won’t want to compromise on that. The only real drawback is the lack of a hook keeper.

Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod

This is a great rod that’s amazing value for the quality. The blank is made from graphite and carbon fiber blend which makes it tough and durable. It can handle big fish and casts like a dream. I wouldn’t be surprised if your casting distance increases with this rod.

The guides are made from a stainless steel frame with a ceramic insert. The stainless steel will stand up well to corrosion, just be sure to rinse the rod after each use. The ceramic inserts assist by creating a frictionless surface. This means your line won’t tangle around them and you’ll get the maximum casting distance thanks to the reduced drag. The guides are aligned perfectly straight to help with your casting distance and accuracy even more.

The comfortable handle is made from a non-slip rubber shirk tube. It’s super grippy and lovely to hold. The reel seat is large enough for most reels and is made from stainless steel to handle the salty conditions.

The rod comes in both a 2 piece and 4 piece option, perfect for traveling or fishing locally. It is a little heavy if you plan on casting all day but you’ll want the quality that comes with the weight.

Penn Battalion Surf Spinning Rod

Penn makes great fishing gear and are known as of the best manufacturers around. The Penn Battalion Surf Spinning Rod is lightweight while being strong and durable. It’s made from quality graphite and comes in lengths up to 12ft long which is exactly what you need in the surf. The rod has good action and casts beautifully, you’ll able to cast way over the breakers into any fishing hotspot you like. The powerful blank will stand up well to fighting big fish and whilst being powerful it’s also sensitive, helping you take advantage of every bite that comes your way.

The guides on the rod are made from Fuji aluminum oxide to reduce friction and ensure the line runs smoothly out of the rod and increase your casting distance. The aluminum frames will stand up well to corrosion too.

The grips are comfortable and made from rubber tubes shrink and won’t slip out of your hand easily. The handles are quite long and may get in the way of your casting to begin with but once you adjust you’ll love them.

BerryPro Surf Spinning Rod

This is a lovely rod from BerryPro and is made for people who fish the surf a lot. The blank is made from 36-ton carbon fiber making it super light but very strong and durable. Carbon fiber is a step up from graphite in terms of rod materials and will be an asset if you fish a lot. The lightweight means you won’t get tired casting and the increased durability will ensure it lasts a lifetime.

As well as being tough and durable the rod is sensitive to bites and casts really well. It’s beautifully balanced and you’ll feel this when throwing your line far into the distance. The guides in the rod are made from stainless steel frames with ceramic inserts, perfect for braid fishing. The ceramic reduces wind knots, twists, and friction for long casts and tangle-less days on the water.

The handle and reel seat are made with great materials and are very comfortable to use. They’ll stand up well against the harsh conditions and last a long time. Unfortunately, the rod comes without a case and only in a two-piece option, not the best for traveling with.

Okuma Tundra Surf Glass Spinning Rod

The Okuma Tundra Surf Glass Spinning Rod is a little different from the others as it’s made from fiberglass rather than graphite or carbon fiber. This makes it a lot more affordable but quite heavy, especially when your plan is to cast all day. The rod casts like a dream despite the weight and you’ll have no trouble sending heavy baits over the waves.

The fiberglass blank is super strong and durable. It’ll handle surf conditions well and be able to put a lot of pressure on a monster if you’re lucky enough to hook one. The rod is also sensitive to bites and comes in white which is a little easier to see from a distance, especially in low light conditions.

The guides are made from a stainless steel frame with ceramic inserts for use with braid. They will assist with reducing tangles and friction for long trouble-free casting, making life in the surf a little easier.

The rod comes in 3 pieces for easy storage and traveling but without a travel case. The grips are comfortable but a little short and the sections can get sticky making them hard to take apart.

Sougayilang Teloscopic Surf Fishing Rod

This is a perfect travel rod and is made just for that. Being telescopic it compacts down to an extremely small size and you cant set it up in seconds. Telescopic rods while being good for travel aren’t as strong or powerful as normal ones, so bear this in mind before you buy one,

The rod is made from carbon fiber making it strong, light and durable. It’ll be a pleasure to cast with all day long and stand up well to bumps, scrapes and surf conditions. It comes with a corrosion-resistant aluminum reel seat plus the handles are non-slip and comfortable. The rod casts well enough and is quite stiff for a telescopic but it won’t have the distance of a non-telescopic. The tip is sensitive to bites so you won’t miss any opportunities.

The stainless steel and ceramic guides are durable while giving you a frictionless surface for long casts and fewer tangles, especially if you use braid.

The rod is solid overall but does feel a little flimsy in hand, this is because it’s telescopic.

UglyStik Bigwater Spinning Rod

Almost every angler in the world has owned an UglyStik in their time. It’s an amazingly well made and great value piece of kit that has been created to handle any environment. The rod is tough, really tough, it just doesn’t break no matter what you try and do to it.

The blank is made from a blend of graphite and fiberglass which is what makes it so strong. The rod is quite stiff due to this, meaning it will get a great casting distance with heavy baits but will lose some feel on lighter ones. If it’s monsters you’re after, this is a great choice, it’ll hurt fish.

It’s not the most sensitive rod out there and you may miss a view shy nibbles because of that but they have made it with a colored tip to help you see bites easily to make up for it. The guides on the rod are made from stainless steel and will survive well in the salt too.

Overall this is a rod for life and is well worth owning, especially if you fish a lot or load out your gear.

KastKing Crixus Spinning Rod

This rod comes in a range of sizes and the longest is 7ft 6inches. That’s a little short when it comes to surf fishing and you may not get the casting distance you would on longer rods. The rod is made from graphite blanks making it strong and durable against the elements.

It’s light for easy all-day casting and very sensitive to bites. It would be a great addition to a long surf rod to have handy for any fish that come up closer to the beach and need a finer touch. The rod can snap easily and I wouldn’t want to go up against a big fish with it.

The guides are made from stainless steel frames with Zirconium Oxide inserts. These will stand up well to corrosion while reducing tangles and giving you a frictionless surface for long, accurate casts.

The handle is comfortable to use and is made from a non-slip polymer. It does wear out after a lot of use but it’ll be great to use before it does.

This would be a great starter rod for a kid but if you’re serious about your surf fishing, pick a longer more durable one.