20 Best Surf Fishing Rods [2024]

Are you looking for the best surf fishing rods? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling surf fishing rods.

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1 Okuma Longitude Surf Graphite Rods (Large, Black/Blue/Silver) Okuma Longitude Surf Graphite Rods (Large, Black/Blue/Silver)
2 Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod 2-Piece Graphite Travel Fishing Rod (Length: 12') Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod 2-Piece Graphite Travel Fishing Rod (Length: 12')
3 Berrypro Surf Spinning Rod Graphite Surf Fishing Rod (9'/10'/10'6''/11'/12'/13'3'') (9'-2pc) Berrypro Surf Spinning Rod Graphite Surf Fishing Rod (9'/10'/10'6''/11'/12'/13'3'') (9'-2pc)
4 PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Conventional Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 12' - Heavy - 2pc... PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Conventional Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 12' - Heavy - 2pc...
5 PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 9' - Medium - 2pc... PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 9' - Medium - 2pc...
6 Tailored Tackle Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combo 10 Foot Surf Rod Medium Heavy Surfcasting Power... Tailored Tackle Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combo 10 Foot Surf Rod Medium Heavy Surfcasting Power...
7 Fiblink 4-Piece Surf Spinning Fishing Rod Portable Carbon Fiber Travel Fishing Rod (15-Feet) Fiblink 4-Piece Surf Spinning Fishing Rod Portable Carbon Fiber Travel Fishing Rod (15-Feet)
8 PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Conventional Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 10' - Medium - 2pc... PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Conventional Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 10' - Medium - 2pc...
9 Daiwa BG5000/1002MH Daiwa, BG Saltwater Pre-Mounted Combo, 5000, 6 + 1 Bearing, Spinning, 10', 2... Daiwa BG5000/1002MH Daiwa, BG Saltwater Pre-Mounted Combo, 5000, 6 + 1 Bearing, Spinning, 10', 2...
10 Okuma Fishing Tackle CSX-S-1102MH Cedros Surf CSX Graphite Saltwater Spinning Rods Okuma Fishing Tackle CSX-S-1102MH Cedros Surf CSX Graphite Saltwater Spinning Rods
11 Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod 3-Piece Graphite Travel Rod Portable Spin Rod (9-Feet & 11-Feet &... Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod 3-Piece Graphite Travel Rod Portable Spin Rod (9-Feet & 11-Feet...
12 PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 8' - Medium - 2pc... PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 8' - Medium - 2pc...
13 Dr.Fish Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combo, Saltwater Fishing Combo, 12ft Surf Rod 9000 Spinning Reel... Dr.Fish Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combo, Saltwater Fishing Combo, 12ft Surf Rod 9000 Spinning...
14 Smuggler Max. Carp Predator Surf Travel Fishing Rod & case. Nano Carbon 3.6m & 3.2m Rod Options. 3 &... Smuggler Max. Carp Predator Surf Travel Fishing Rod & case. Nano Carbon 3.6m & 3.2m Rod Options. 3...
15 BERRYPRO Surf Spinning Rod IM8 Carbon Surf Fishing Rod (9'/10'/10'6''/11'/12'/13'3'') (10'6''-2pc) BERRYPRO Surf Spinning Rod IM8 Carbon Surf Fishing Rod (9'/10'/10'6''/11'/12'/13'3'') (10'6''-2pc)
16 Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod Carbon Fiber Travel Fishing Rod(11-Feet & 12-Feet & 13-Feet &... Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod Carbon Fiber Travel Fishing Rod(11-Feet & 12-Feet & 13-Feet &...
17 Tica Surf Casting Fishing Rod 10-Feet, Heavy 2-Piece Tica Surf Casting Fishing Rod 10-Feet, Heavy 2-Piece
18 Fiblink 3-Piece Sea Bass Rod Portable Surf Fishing Rod Offshore Carbon Fiber Spinning Fishing Rod... Fiblink 3-Piece Sea Bass Rod Portable Surf Fishing Rod Offshore Carbon Fiber Spinning Fishing Rod...
19 Berkley Glowstik Surf Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo Black/Red/Smoke, 10' - Medium Heavy Berkley Glowstik Surf Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo Black/Red/Smoke, 10' - Medium Heavy
20 RICHCAT Travel Fishing Rod Telescopic Surf Fishing Pole 7.9ft Spinning Rod Fast Action MH Power for... RICHCAT Travel Fishing Rod Telescopic Surf Fishing Pole 7.9ft Spinning Rod Fast Action MH Power...
Bestseller No. 1
Okuma Longitude Surf Graphite Rods (Large, Black/Blue/Silver)
  • SENSITIVE AND DURABLE GRAPHITE COMPOSITE BLANKS – The Longitude Surf Rods are built with durability and comfort in mind. Equipped with a sensitive...
  • PREMIUM QUALITY COMPONENTS – Components built to withstand harsh conditions and the rigors of all day fishing. Aluminum oxide guide inserts are...
  • COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY – The butt section of the Longitude Surf Rods are wrapped in premium cork for a non-slip fore and rear grip feel for all...
  • MULTIPLE LENGTHS AND ACTIONS – Longitude Surf Rods are available in five different lengths to cover your needs. Whether you are looking for a more...
SaleBestseller No. 2
Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod 2-Piece Graphite Travel Fishing Rod (Length: 12')
  • Sensitive and Solid Carbon Fiber Construction - Carbon construction for improved performance-action and increased sensitivity. The rod delivers the...
  • High Performance - Stainless steel mixed with ceramic guide makes it more smooth, avoids line stucking in the guides, minimize friction for smooth,...
  • Non Slip Rubber Shrink Tube Handle - Non slip rubber shrink tube handle with tapered rear grip. Tip over butt ferrule connection for maximum strength...
  • Extreme Exposure Reel Seat - Wheel seat with stainless steel tapered hood transitions above and below reel seat protecting cap.
  • Specifications - Heavy power; moderate-fast action; 20-40lb line weight; 4-8oz lure weight; 5+1 guides.
Bestseller No. 3
Berrypro Surf Spinning Rod Graphite Surf Fishing Rod (9'/10'/10'6''/11'/12'/13'3'') (9'-2pc)
  • Sensitive & Strong - Berrypro Surf fishing rods are constructed with IM7 X-Carbon technology blanks which gives the rods incredible sensitivity and...
  • Excellent Performance - Enhanced Stainless steel fishing guide with ceramic ring makes it more smooth.Minimize friction between the line and the...
  • Quality Components- High-strength reel seat, high-density EVA grips,shrink tube design,textured carbon fiber rod surface and rubber butt cap makes...
  • Professional Design - Precise data calculation makes the toughness and flexibility combined perfectly on this pole.
  • All Berrypro fishing rod have One Year Warranty , please feel free to contact us directly if there is any question.
SaleBestseller No. 4
PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Conventional Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 12' - Heavy - 2pc...
  • Graphite Composite Blank
  • PENN Dura-Guides
  • Graphite Reel Seat
  • Rubber Shrink Tube Handles
Bestseller No. 5
PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 9' - Medium - 2pc...
  • Graphite Composite Blank
  • Graphite Reel Seat
  • Rubber Shrink Tube Handles
  • Sport type: Fishing
Bestseller No. 6
Tailored Tackle Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combo 10 Foot Surf Rod Medium Heavy Surfcasting Power...
  • EXTRA LARGE SURF FISHING ROD & REEL 10 Ft - The Tailored Tackle Surf Combo is one of the only heavy duty, premium, saltwater fishing rod and reel...
  • MEDIUM HEAVY POWER MODERATE FAST ACTION - The heavy duty strength we put into the saltwater rods power gives you back bone to take on big black tip...
  • 7000 SIZE XL SURF FISHING REEL - Holds up to 500 yards of 30 lb braided line so you can let the saltwater resistant drag system peel out on big fish....
  • ALUMINUM OXIDE GUIDES & SPLIT GRIP CASTING HANDLE - Premium 1 piece welded aluminum oxide guides are the most rust resistant saltwater rod guides on...
  • DESIGNED BY FISHING GUIDES - Our surf fishing pole is designed by our surf fishing experts and saltwater fishing guides across the country to bring...
Bestseller No. 7
Fiblink 4-Piece Surf Spinning Fishing Rod Portable Carbon Fiber Travel Fishing Rod (15-Feet)
  • Sensitive and Solid Carbon Fiber Construction - Fiblink surf fishing rods are constructed with Carbon fabric blanks which gives the rods incredible...
  • High Quality Guides - Stainless steel guides mixed with ceramic inserts makes it more smooth,aviods line stucking in the guides,minimizes friction...
  • Extreme Exposure Reel Seat - Plastic wheel seat with stainless steel tapered hood transitions above and below reel seat protecting cap;Rubber shrink...
  • Unique Design - Precise data calculation makes the toughness and flexibility combined perfectly on this pole.2 piece /4 piece surf rod makes it easily...
  • Fiblink Warranty - One Year Warranty against any defects!Money back for non-artificial damage and 100% satisfaction service! The surf fishing rod...
Bestseller No. 8
PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Conventional Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 10' - Medium - 2pc...
  • Graphite Composite Blank
  • PENN Dura-Guides
  • Graphite Reel Seat
  • Rubber Shrink Tube Handles
SaleBestseller No. 9
Daiwa BG5000/1002MH Daiwa, BG Saltwater Pre-Mounted Combo, 5000, 6 + 1 Bearing, Spinning, 10', 2...
  • 6 BB + 1RB
  • ABS Aluminum Spool
  • Graphite & Carbon Composite Blanks
  • Cut Proof Aluminum Oxide Guides
  • EVA Foam & Cork Grips
SaleBestseller No. 10
Okuma Fishing Tackle CSX-S-1102MH Cedros Surf CSX Graphite Saltwater Spinning Rods
  • 30-Ton carbon, ultra-sensitive and responsive blank construction
  • ALPS stainless steel double footed guide frames for increased distance
  • Non slip rubber shrink tube handle with tapered rear grip
  • ALPS blazing Zirconium guide inserts
  • Cedros CSX Surf rods are backed by a limited lifetime warranty
Bestseller No. 11
Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod 3-Piece Graphite Travel Rod Portable Spin Rod (9-Feet & 11-Feet &...
  • Sensitive and Solid Carbon Fiber Construction - Carbon-fiber technology decreases weight and increases stiffness. It’s for improved...
  • High Performance - Stainless steel mixed with ceramic guide makes it more smooth, aviods line stucking in the guides, minimize friction for smooth,...
  • Non Slip Rubber Shrink Tube Handle - Non slip rubber shrink tube handle with tapered rear grip. Tip over butt ferrule connection for maximum strength...
  • Extreme Exposure Reel Seat - Plastic wheel seat with stainless steel tapered hood transitions above and below reel seat protecting cap.
  • Excellent Design - Precise data calculation and the perfect combination of performance presents a cost-effective pole.
Bestseller No. 12
PENN Fishing Squadron III Surf Spinning Fishing Rod, Titanium/Red/Gold, 8' - Medium - 2pc...
  • Graphite Composite Blank
  • Graphite Reel Seat
  • Rubber Shrink Tube Handles
  • Titanium/Red/Gold
Bestseller No. 13
Dr.Fish Surf Fishing Rod and Reel Combo, Saltwater Fishing Combo, 12ft Surf Rod 9000 Spinning Reel...
  • This Surf Casting Rod Combo includes almost everything an angler need for surf fishing. Including a perfect combination of rod and reel, saltwater...
  • Covers multiple sceanarios and species. You can use our fishing line, pyramid weights and hooks to build simple live bait bottom rigs for schooling...
  • Our 12ft Surf Fishing Rod is made with high density carbon fiber blanks, assures high strength against giant species, without compromising sensitivity...
  • Heavy duty size 9000 spinning reel specially for surf casting. Triple carbon fiber drag discs offers maximum 35LB drag power for all the giant fishes....
  • The components in our rod and reel combo is specially selected for saltwater open water use. Please refer to the images for detail specifications.
Bestseller No. 14
Smuggler Max. Carp Predator Surf Travel Fishing Rod & case. Nano Carbon 3.6m & 3.2m Rod Options. 3 &...
  • THE SUPER COMPACT TRAVEL FISHING ROD. Designed, rod packs down to 59cm, Case 66cm to fit small storage needs including suitcases, boots, or back packs
  • BRITISH DESIGN. Unique design with 2 cast weights 50-100g (Max 4oz) and 80-170g (Max 6oz), and 2 test curves of 3lb and 3.5lb delivered from 2...
  • PREMIUM QUALITY COMPONENTS. Nano-carbon rod blank, graphite reel seat, EVA handle, stainless steel silicone eyes. Our products are made to the highest...
  • DURABILITY. Super strong nano-carbon blank, unbreakable solid fibreglass tip, stainless steel eyes and rugged Cordura travel case
  • 2 YEAR GUARANTEE: Replacement or money back. Your ideal companion for game fishing, coarse fishing, spin fishing, carp fishing, pike fishing, salmon...
Bestseller No. 15
BERRYPRO Surf Spinning Rod IM8 Carbon Surf Fishing Rod (9'/10'/10'6''/11'/12'/13'3'') (10'6''-2pc)
  • Slim, Light & Durability - Berrypro Surf fishing rods are constructed with IM8 X-Carbon technology blanks which gives the rods incredible sensitivity...
  • Excellent Performance - Enhanced Stainless steel fishing guide with ceramic ring makes it more smooth.Minimize friction between the line and the...
  • Quality Components- High-strength reel seat, Special Full shrink tube design for fore grip and rear grip, and rubber butt cap makes your fishing more...
  • Professional Design - Precise data calculation makes the toughness and flexibility combined perfectly on this pole
  • All Berrypro Shadow Hunter surf fishing rod have One Year Warranty , please feel free to contact us directly if there is any question
Bestseller No. 16
Fiblink Surf Spinning Fishing Rod Carbon Fiber Travel Fishing Rod(11-Feet & 12-Feet & 13-Feet &...
  • Excellent Design - Fiblink Surf rods provide strength, performance and style. Composite blanks, stainless steel guides, high-strength reel seat and...
  • Carbon Fiber Construction - Carbon construction for improved performance-action and increased sensitivity. The rod delivers the extraordinary...
  • High-Quality Guides - Stainless steel mixed with ceramic guide makes it more smooth, aviods line stucking in the guides, minimize friction for smooth,...
  • Non Slip Rubber Shrink Tube Handle - Non slip rubber shrink tube handle with tapered rear grip. Tip over butt ferrule connection for maximum strength...
  • One Year Warranty - 1 Year warranty against any defects! Just feel free to contact seller if there is anything wrong with the Fiblink Fishing Rod, we...
Bestseller No. 17
Tica Surf Casting Fishing Rod 10-Feet, Heavy 2-Piece
  • High modulus TC2 graphite construction
  • High-grade titanium oxide ring guides; FUJI aluminum oxide ring tip top guide
  • Superior non-slip cork tape handle
  • Tica APS graphite reel seat
  • Perfect match for SCEPTER (GX/TL/SBAT) reel series
Bestseller No. 18
Fiblink 3-Piece Sea Bass Rod Portable Surf Fishing Rod Offshore Carbon Fiber Spinning Fishing Rod...
  • Tough and Strong Solid Carbon Fiber Construction - Light weight with tremendous overall strength; strong and structurally enhanced solid carbon fiber...
  • High-Quality Guides - Guides with stainless steel frames and ceramic inserts. Stainless steel mixed with ceramic guide makes it more smooth, aviods...
  • Designed Specifically for Sea Bass - 2-piece design & portable rod protect bag make it easy to carry. Great for carrying out and having a fishing...
  • Extreme Exposure Reel Seat - Enhanced reel seat with corrosion resistant stainless steel hoods.
  • Ultra-premium-grade cork grip - Non slip high density cork handle and foregrips; Handles and butts grips that provide comfort and a sure grip in all...
Bestseller No. 19
Berkley Glowstik Surf Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo Black/Red/Smoke, 10' - Medium Heavy
  • Fiberglass blank construction
  • Stainless steel guides with titanium oxide inserts
  • Full rubberized shrink-wrapped handles
  • One touch battery operated red LED core
  • Stainless steel corrosion resistant 2 bearing system
Bestseller No. 20
RICHCAT Travel Fishing Rod Telescopic Surf Fishing Pole 7.9ft Spinning Rod Fast Action MH Power for...
  • 🎣【If You Don't Wanna Catch Big Fish, Don't Buy It!】There are telescopic rods that are flimsy and fragile while heavy duty rods are bulky to...
  • 🎣【Premium Telescopic Fishing Rod】Real 5 layer 24T carbon matrix blanks provide unmatched durability. Solid tip can effectively avoid...
  • 🎣【Convenient】Length of 6.9ft to 8.7ft,Weighs only 9oz, 23.6in after close,Easily and conveniently fit in the trunk of your car, boat or...
  • 🎣【Multiple Application】Perfect for almost any fresh or saltwater fishing whether catch trout, catfish, bass, catfish, carp, kayak fishing or...
  • 🎣【After-Sale】 To collapse the telescopic fishing rod to its travel rod length, start at the bottom of the rod and collapse each section with...

Having trouble finding a great surf fishing rods?

This problem is well understood by us because we have gone through the entire surf fishing rods research process ourselves, which is why we have put together a comprehensive list of the best surf fishing rodss available in the market today.

After hours of searching and using all the models on the market, we have found the best surf fishing rods for 2023. See our ranking below!

How Do You Buy The Best Surf Fishing Rods?

Do you get stressed out thinking about shopping for a great surf fishing rods? Do doubts keep creeping into your mind?

We understand, because we’ve already gone through the whole process of researching surf fishing rods, which is why we have assembled a comprehensive list of the greatest surf fishing rods available in the current market. We’ve also come up with a list of questions that you probably have yourself.

John Harvards has done the best we can with our thoughts and recommendations, but it’s still crucial that you do thorough research on your own for surf fishing rods that you consider buying. Your questions might include the following:

  • Is it worth buying an surf fishing rods?
  • What benefits are there with buying an surf fishing rods?
  • What factors deserve consideration when shopping for an effective surf fishing rods?
  • Why is it crucial to invest in any surf fishing rods, much less the best one?
  • Which surf fishing rods are good in the current market?
  • Where can you find information like this about surf fishing rods?

We’re convinced that you likely have far more questions than just these regarding surf fishing rods, and the only real way to satisfy your need for knowledge is to get information from as many reputable online sources as you possibly can.

Potential sources can include buying guides for surf fishing rods, rating websites, word-of-mouth testimonials, online forums, and product reviews. Thorough and mindful research is crucial to making sure you get your hands on the best-possible surf fishing rods. Make sure that you are only using trustworthy and credible websites and sources.

John Harvards provides an surf fishing rods buying guide, and the information is totally objective and authentic. We employ both AI and big data in proofreading the collected information.

How did we create this buying guide? We did it using a custom-created selection of algorithms that lets us manifest a top-10 list of the best available surf fishing rods currently available on the market.

This technology we use to assemble our list depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the following:

  1. Brand Value: Every brand of surf fishing rods has a value all its own. Most brands offer some sort of unique selling proposition that’s supposed to bring something different to the table than their competitors.
  2. Features: What bells and whistles matter for an surf fishing rods?
  3. Specifications: How powerful they are can be measured.
  4. Product Value: This simply is how much bang for the buck you get from your surf fishing rods.
  5. Customer Ratings: Number ratings grade surf fishing rods objectively.
  6. Customer Reviews: Closely related to ratings, these paragraphs give you first-hand and detailed information from real-world users about their surf fishing rods.
  7. Product Quality: You don’t always get what you pay for with an surf fishing rods, sometimes less, and sometimes more.
  8. Product Reliability: How sturdy and durable an surf fishing rods is should be an indication of how long it will work out for you.

John Harvards always remembers that maintaining surf fishing rods information to stay current is a top priority, which is why we are constantly updating our websites. Learn more about us using online sources.

If you think that anything we present here regarding surf fishing rods is irrelevant, incorrect, misleading, or erroneous, then please let us know promptly!

FAQ:

Q: What reel is best for surf fishing?

A: Daiwa BG — Durable Surf Fishing Spinning Reel. The Daiwa BG is designed with a machined aluminum housing and rotor. … Penn Battle II — Best Spinning Reel For Surf Fishing. The Battle II is constructed with a full metal body,sideplate,and rotor. … KastKing Sharky III — Strongest Surf Fishing Reel. … Okuma Tundra — Best Entry Level Surf Reel with Rod Combo. …

Q: What is the best rod length for surf fishing?

A: Length: 9 – 9 ft (go the 8 – 9 ft options if planning for use in surf) Collapsed length: around 18.8 – 23.6 inches depending on length purchased Composition: High density Carbon fiber Connectors: Clip in as the rod is extended Power: Medium Action: Medium Handle: EVA

Q: What is the best all around fishing rod?

A: – Best Bass Rod: Abu Garcia Veracity Spinning Fishing Rod 6’ 6” Medium Power – Best Medium Light Rod: St. Croix Premier PS66MLF2 6’6” Medium Light Power – Best Saltwater Fishing Rod: Okuma Rockaway 11 foot Medium Power – Best Light Trout Spinning Rod: Fenwick Eagle 6’ Light Power – Best Budget Spinning Rod: Ugly Stik GX2 7’ Medium Power

Q: What are the best surf casting rods?

A: BERRYPRO Surf Spinning Fishing Rod Graphite Spinning Rod (9’/10’/10’6”/11’/12’/13’3”) (13’3”-3pc) PENN Squadron II Surf Spinning Okuma Longitude Surf Graphite Rods (Large,Black/Blue/Silver) SENSITIVE AND DURABLE GRAPHITE COMPOSITE BLANKS – The Longitude Surf Rods are built with durability and comfort in mind. PENN Prevail II Surf Casting Rod

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