A quick tour down the rod and reel aisle of any decent fishing tackle shop in the Northeast is apt to give a novice or aspiring surfcaster heart stopping sticker shock. Like most things these days, advancing construction technologies and the general inflationary pressures on raw materials can combine to put the most premium gear into price points that are daunting for an angler that just wants tor try their hand at saltwater fishing a dozen or so times a year.
Now, for the right type of fisherman, the higher end ,high performance gear that the Goose is famous for carrying in great abundance, is exactly what is needed and required for hard, technical, every day fishing that our most experienced customers do, but do you need to spend a thousand dollars or more to get a decent, quality set up to successfully fish the Cape's beaches? No.
Is it possible to get good reputable brand name rod and reel set ups, at sufficient quality, to withstand the rigors of the Cape's harsh, saltwater environment ,without breaking the bank? Yes.
Below, we will highlight some of the Goose's lower cost, quality options. We will give good, better and best ratings based on quality of components and construction at the price point.
RODS-
Tsunami Trophy II Surf Spinning Rods are affordable surf rods and are ideal for beach fishing. Tsunami Trophy II Surf Spinning Rods are lightweight and the actions are ideal for throwing plugs, tins, and baits. Featuring vinyl shrink grips, graphite cushioned reel seats and guides made for making long casts with braided line. Quality surf rods at an affordable price.
70/30 ferrule system for one-piece feel
Non-braid fouling guides
High density graphite fiber blank construction for strength improvement
Lighter, tougher, and more powerful small diameter blank construction
Light, corrosion proof graphite and stainless steel cushioned reel seat
Tough, high gloss epoxy wrap finish
Tsunami is expanding their Salt X product line with yet another "weapon" of mass destruction. Ideal for those Surf anglers looking for quality components in their fishing rod. This 2-piece rod is durable and powerful for most surf fishing species such as striped bass, bluefish, kingfish, fluke and other saltwater species.
The 100% D15 Nanotech, lM7 carbon fiber blank construction delivers light, strong, powerful and reliable performance cast after long cast. The eight axis blank construction assures greater hoop strength without added weight. The offset, 70/30, F3 Friction Fit Ferrule location provides one piece feel with much easier transportation. All SALTX Surf rods boast genuine Fuji® Silicon Carbide, braid proof "K" frame guides and Fuji® graphite and stainless steel reel seats with their exclusive Back Stop® lock rings to assure secure reel attachment.
100% D16 Nanotech, IM7 Carbon Fiber Construction
Eight Axis Blank Construction for Greatest Hoop Strength
Genuine FUJI® Silicon Carbide Braid Broof, "K" Frame Guides
Genuine FUJI® Graphite and Stainless Steel Reelseats with BACK STOP® Lock Rings
70 / 30 Ferrule for smooth, one piece action
Durable, Light Weight Shrink Vinyl Grips With Scale Textured Stops
Tough, Hight Gloss Epoxy Wrap Finish
$ 279.99
Work the surf hard with the Shimano® Tiralejo Surf Spinning Rod. This rugged rod features a high-modulus blank reinforced with 4 outer layers of graphite laid at 90° angles, for superior hoop strength and amazing pulling power. Strong Fuji stainless steel guides are fitted with slick Alconite inserts, to maximize casting distance and support the rod's excellent sensitivity. Classic Fuji DPS reel seat; black shrink-wrap tube grips offer maximum grip and control in the toughest conditions.
Strong and sensitive
High-modulus blank
4 outer layers of 90° graphite
Super hoop strength and pulling power
Fuji stainless steel guides with Alconite inserts
Fuji DPS reel seat
Black shrink-wrap tube grips
REELS-
$ 110.00
The Daiwa BG Series Spinning Reel a lean, mean reel for offshore environments. This heavy duty spinning reel features a rugged, corrosion resistant aluminium body and side plate. It uses the Digigear system, which provides superior gear meshing and ultra-smooth performance.
The new ATD drag system reduces spool twist under heavy loads and gives you smoother drag from the initial hook up. The design also features Air Rotor, a super strong but lightweight rotor design which provides strength and sensitivity. The tough digigear II drive is 50% stronger and lighter than the previous model. If you’re looking for a rugged, lightweight reel for offshore fishing, the Daiwa BG Series Spinning Reel is a great choice.
Great for offshore fishing
Durable aluminium anodised metal body
6+1 stainless steel bearings for smoother casting
Tough digigear II drive - 50% stronger and lighter than previous model
Air rotor is 15% lighter than normal rotors
10kg ATD Automatic Tournament drag system reduces spool twist and makes for smoother drag
5.6:1 gear ratio with 120cm retrieved per turn of the handle
BETTER- PENN BATTLE III DX SPINNING REEL
$ 159.99
The Battle III DX series is everything you love in the Battle III reels, with key improvements to make them even more powerful. We have bolstered our CNC Gear Technology with brass main gears in every size and improved our HT-100 drag system by incorporating an additional bearing under the spool along with our wave spring design for a linear drag curve. Also featured on the Battle III DX reels are oversized EVA handle knobs to help you transfer more power through the gears, to the fish. Visit your local dealer to see the PENN Battle III DX reels for yourself.
Instant anti-reverse
Aluminum reel spool
Full metal body and sideplate
CNC Gear Technology with brass main gear
HT-100 drag system with wave spring for linear adjustment
6+1 sealed stainless steel ball bearing system
Oversized EVA handle knobs
Superline spool
Saltist® Spinning reels are made to withstand the elements. With the rugged and durable reputation of the Saltist name. These reels feature a Magsealed main shaft, Magsealed line roller and (CRBB) corrosion resistant ball bearings for long lasting smoothness and performance.
Features
Magsealed line roller and main shaft
"HardBodyz" body and side cover
Light weight Air Rotor design
Air Bail®–tubular stainless for lightweight strength
Digigear™ digital gear design
Dynamic Cut Aluminum ABS spool
Waterproof Carbon ATD Drag System
Now, combining any of these rods and reels up to create a well balanced set up that hits the sub $500 price goal might require a bit of expertise and experience. As luck would have it, every single guy that works at our brick and mortar and online store has a minimum of decades of fishing experience. We would love to help you combine these options up correctly to help you create an affordable beach fishing machine. So, come in and see us at our store in Orleans, MA or drop us a message online and we will get you fishing the Cape's beaches at an attractive price point that will have you slaying the stripers this season!
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