I have a Tica 11'6" paired with Daiwa Slosh 30 that cast 8oz & bait without a problem.
Not sure this rods is still being manufactured .......ICM

 

Thank you sir.

 

Red Drum Bait and Tackle, in Buxton on Hatteras Island, carries a line of Daiwa rods and really caters to the serious old drum fisherman. They will also build you a $$$ custom rod. If you head that way you will see that bait casting combination in heavy use.

 

Do you have a budget in mind? I've got a Carolina Cast Pro 12ft rod, rated for 3-7 oz. 4-5 oz seems to be the sweet spot for it. Recently, I looked at one of the Ugly Stik Carbon Inshore Surf rods and was impressed with it but can't remember the rating. I think Bass Pro offers the Offshore Angler Rod in 12ft around $100.
Red Drum is a good shop, so is Hatteras Jack's if you're on the island. Ocean East in Nags Head is another good shop. The TW's in Nags Head has grown to the point it lacks the traditional tackle shop feel, but they probably have the biggest selection of rods on OBX. I still prefer the TW's in Kitty Hawk.

 

Thanks amigo. This was very helpful.

 

Just my 2cents. I have a old Saltist Black Gold STTBG30H matched with an equally old 11' Penn Battalion. It is a work horse and bullet proof. I use it for big drum and sharks. It's not graceful. Hell, you could have a 3 lb. trout on it in ruff surf and not even know it. So, if you're fishing for whiting, go else where. But, if you are targeting large species and have a limited budget, this rod will get it done. I have brought in some huge fish with this rod and I have never once thought it couldn't handle anything I hooked into. Disclaimer: they "upgraded" this rod several years ago, I don't know if they improved it or made it worse. But, if you can pick up an old one on Facebook Market place, I'd recommend it.

Are there better options out there? Of course, but for the money, and for the purpose, this rod gets it done for me.

 

Thank you sir for the recommendation.

 

Depending on budget....

SlingShot

The SlingShot series is designed for long-distance plugs and bait. The moderately fast action rod combined with a quick recovery gives all rods in the SlingShot series optimum performance. The rod's maximum distance and fish-fighting ability is uncanny with aerodynamic plugs, bucktails, and...

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