Best For Species: Striped Bass, Halibut, Corbina, Surfperch, Croaker, Yellowfin Croaker, Leopard Shark Techniques: Surf casting, beach fishing, pier fishing, jetty fishing, travel/destination fishing Conditions: Sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, jetties, piers saltwater surf environments Best Match: Anglers who travel frequently and need a full-performance surf rod that fits in a carry-on or checked bag Key Features 24-ton carbon fiber blank lightweight, strong, and sensitive UFR-II tip reinforcement added flex protection under load XQ Series angled Sea Guide 316 stainless steel frames with Zirconium inserts compatible with both braid and mono 3-piece tip-over-butt ferrule construction secure connections, easy breakdown Tapered shrink tube grips non-slip, durable, and comfortable during long sessions Rounded EVA butt cap improved casting leverage Models & Specs The Okuma Rockaway Surf Rods are designed for serious surf fishing

For extra durability, Fishponds River Armor versions add an outer layer of woven DuPont Kevlar fiber and carbon fiber
When all else fails, the hair jig goes
There are even a few four-piece travel-type versions, so there really is something in the range for every type of angler fishing every type of venue
Use your dangling 6/0 or 8/0 thread to wrap around the base of the herl and tail fibers