Surf fishing is the sport of catching fishes from the surf line. One may catch fish by standing near the shoreline or can go in the shallow water. In surf casting, the fishing is done from near the shoreline by casting into the surf. People use surf fishing rods for this form of fishing.

For a good surf fishing experience, one should choose a good surf rod. There are several features which one should consider while purchasing a rod like weight, length, material, guides, grips etc.

The blank of a rod can be made of various materials. One should give preference to a rod which has a graphite blank. Rods made up of graphite have high modulus. These are stiff and sensitive as well. One should check the rod well to see if they have high modulus or not. Graphite surf fishing rods are not for rough use as these are brittle due to high modulus.

The rod types should also be taken into consideration, to see how a particular rod reacts under pressure conditions at various levels. There are large numbers of slow, medium or fast action rods available in the market. The fast action rods can be made to bend from one third of the rod's length from the upper side. These are suitable for casting baits. The medium action rods bend from the upper middle half of the rod. These can be properly rounded for throwing bottom rigs with cut baits.

Another important feature of a surfing rod is its length. A rod with a longer length is helpful for surfing in a larger zone while a smaller rod will cover less area. Generally, rods that have a length of ten to fourteen feet are used for a good surf fishing experience. The weight of the rod shows its power rating, i. E. How effective it is. The best option will be to buy a rod that has both line and lure weight labels.

The guide frame should be a corrosion resistant material, and the eyes can be made with smooth materials such as aluminum oxide or silica carbide. The surf fishing rods, that you select, should have good grips so that you can hold them with comfort.