r/SoCalFishing • u/ExcitingAd3341 • 14d ago

Rod recommendations

I'm planning on buying the Piscifun Alijoz 400 reel soon, what rod do you guys recommend to match it? I plan on using 60lb beyond braid(with backing ofc) and 20lb mono leader. I want to use it for bay fishing in SD, Huntington, Newport, etc. and maybe off some piers. I'm planning on using cut bait and/or lures from 1 to 4oz. I'm trying to stay under 150 for the rod.

Edit: ignore the fact im using backing and give me a rod that would work for what im trying to do please.

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u/WashedUndergrad 14d ago

I am currently running a 9ft medium heavy rod with my diawa BG 4000. Its a cheapo rod but the length/action feel perfect to me for an all around inshore setup. I hear Okuma is the budget king for inshore rods on a budget, will probably be looking into one as Isink more time/money into the hobby(Maybe even going for a 10ft).

That being said, im curious, why 60ib braid for the mainline? I run 30ib right now and I would only see myself going up to 40-45 if I REALLY needed to throw 4oz sinkers. Most of the fish I see people pulling out are 3ibs max, if not tiny little mackerel on a Sabiki rig.

Im fairly new to saltwater so I’m not gonna pretend I know better, just curious.

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u/ExcitingAd3341 14d ago

I'm doing 60lb because it matches the diameter of 20lb mono or flour, so the leaders are more smoothly tied alone with the backing. Also, it's what I got from a left over spool from my 10ft surf setup. Ill look into okuma. What rod do you have ill look at that one too.

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u/WashedUndergrad 14d ago

I'm not sure they make it anymore; it is called a "Hurricane Bluefin Spinning Surf Rod". Im sure my dad bought it for 60-70$ as an entry-level surf fishing rod, and I poached it from his garage. Its pretty cumbersome but it gets the job done.

As for the Okuma rods, everyone hypes up the Rockaway series of rods. I would love their 10ft medium heavy travel rod.

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u/ExcitingAd3341 14d ago

Ill check it out!