Specs Head-to-Head — Surf
Published · Researched 2026-09-20
(a) Specs Head-to-Head — Surf
| Item | Tier | Street price (2026-09-20) | Headline specs | Line / capacity | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okuma Rockaway SP (9' M / 10' M+ / 9'7" MH) | 1 | ~$129.99–$132.99 | 8'6"–11' series; 9' M: 8–17 lb, 1/4–1 oz; 10' M+: 10–20 lb, 1/2–3 oz; 9'7" MH: 12–25 lb, 3/4–3.5 oz; 2-pc; 24/30-ton carbon, UFR-II tip; SeaGuide XQ 316 guides | 8–17 / 10–20 / 12–25 lb | phdtackle.com (2026-07), bobbybarrack.com (2026-06), fishermanswarehouse.com (2026-08) |
| Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110 SP | 1 | $17.99–$19.79 | 110 mm / 5/8 oz; suspending; dives 1–2 ft; saltwater-grade #6 trebles | 12–16 lb line | evike.com, tackleexpress.com (2026-09) |
| Okuma Inspira ISX-3000HA | 2 | ~$115–$120 | 6.0:1; 8BB+1RB stainless; 243 g; 18 lb max drag; TCA diecast aluminum body; braid-ready spool; screw-in handle | 300 yd/15 lb, 240 yd/20 lb braid | evike.com (2026-09), fishfield.com |
| Opsin Fluorocarbon Leader (15–20 lb) | 2 | $25.99 | 100% fluorocarbon leader; 100-yd spool; 15 lb = 0.35 mm; magnetic spool | 15–20 lb (20 lb diameter UNVERIFIED) | Meta catalog (Sep 2026), @opsinusa IG |
| Luhr-Jensen Krocodile (1 oz) | 2 | ~$10–$12 | 1 oz, 3 5/16"; solid brass blade, chrome plating; tin-coated treble, welded split rings | 15–20 lb leader | discounttackle.com (2026-09) |
| Berkley Gulp! (Sandworm / Jerk Shad) | 1 | $8.00–$9.99 | 4" Sandworm 11-pack; 5" Jerk Shad; Gulp! scent formula; "Alive" tub option; Camo, Bloody, White, Nuclear Chicken | — (soft bait) | tacklewarehouse.com, candjsportsinc.com (2026) |
| Carolina / Hi-Lo Rig Terminal | 2 | ~$3–$8 hand-tied | #4–#6 hooks; egg sinker 1/2–2 oz (Carolina) / 1–2 oz pyramid (hi-lo); 12–24" 15–20 lb leader; barrel swivel + bead | 6–20 lb main per rig | BDOutdoors forum (2026), fishthesurf.com PDF |
| Surf Fishing So Cal Shark Rig (200 lb mono) | 2 | UNVERIFIED (shop page JS-rendered) | 200 lb monofilament; ~18" long; Mustad 8/0 inline circle; 3-way swivel (mainline + weight leg) | 200 lb leader; 20–40 lb mainline | surffishingsocalsd.com (live 2026-09-20) |
(a) Specs Head-to-Head — Pier
| Item | Tier | Street price (2026-09-20) | Headline specs | Line / capacity | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayabusa Sabiki S-501E | 1 | $7.59–$10.39 per rig | 6 hooks (H.MRS171 nickel); JP hook sizes #10/#12/#14; glow beads; dried-fish-skin fly feathers | 30 lb main / 20 lb branch mono | hayabusafishing.com, evike.com, meltontackle.com |
| Daiwa BG 2500/3000 | 2 | $160–$170 | 5.6:1; 6+1 bearings; 10.8 oz; 15.4 lb ATD drag; black anodized machined-aluminum body; screw-in handle | BG3000: 8/240, 10/200, 12/170 mono; 15/280, 20/240, 30/190 braid | froutdoors.com, eBay product page |
| Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo (7' M) | 3 | ~$60–$80 (MSRP $79.95) | 7' M rod, 6–15 lb, 1/8–5/8 oz; Ugly Tech graphite/fiberglass blank; size-35 reel, 5.2:1, 12 lb drag; 7-yr warranty (retailer Q&A) | 240/6, 200/8, 175/10 mono | uglystik.com (2026-09-20) |
| Pier Drop Net (foldable hoop) | 1 | $18–$28 | 32" (folds ~12") or 39" (folds ~14") stainless hoop; ~36" deep PE/nylon ~2" mesh; 10–15 m rope; storage bag | 10–15 m rope | eBay/desertcart listings (2026) |
| Berkley Gulp! 2" Sandworm | 2 | $8.00–$9.00 | 2"; 24-pack; biodegradable water-based scent; Camo, Natural, Bloody, New Penny, Motor Oil Red Fleck | — (soft bait) | defender.com, discounttackle.com |
| Ande Premium Mono (10–20 lb) | 2 | $13.99–$17.99 per 1/4-lb spool | 12 lb: 1000 yd / 0.35 mm; 15 lb: 750 yd / 0.40 mm; 20 lb: 600 yd / 0.45 mm; Clear and Pink | 12/15/20 lb | Bass Pro, Melton Tackle, TackleDirect |
| Frabill Dual Bait Bucket w/ Aerator | 2 | $31.99–$39.99 | 1.3 gal; lid-mounted battery aerator (batteries not incl.); closed-cell foam insulation; worm compartment | — (bait system) | Bass Pro, franksgreatoutdoors.com |
| Carolina / Croaker Rig Kit | 1 | $2.50–$4.00 pre-tied | Egg/bullet sinker 1/2–2 oz; barrel swivel 30–50 lb; plastic bead; 12–24" 12–20 lb leader; 1/0–2/0 circle or #2–#4 baitholder hook | 12–20 lb leader | Terra Firma Tackle listings (2026-09-20) |
(a) Specs Head-to-Head — Offshore
| Item | Tier | Street price (2026-09-20) | Headline specs | Line / capacity | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Fathom II 25NLD2 | 1 | $349.99 new; $80–150 used | 5.5:1 / 2.8:1; 38"/19" per crank; 33 lb Dura-Drag; 20.1 oz; 5 SS bearings; one-piece machined aluminum frame; Quick-Shift II 2-speed | Mono 330 yd/20 · 300/25 · 245/30; braid 675/30 · 555/40 · 475/50 | FishUSA via Meta catalog (2026-09-20); johnnyjigs/fishfield spec charts |
| Avet SX G2 5.3 | 1 | $252.99 new; $175–200 used | 5.3:1 single speed; ~20 lb max drag (13 at strike, UNVERIFIED); ~14 oz (UNVERIFIED); ratcheting glide plate lever; machined 6061-T6; made in USA | ~400 yd 50-lb braid (UNVERIFIED) | TackleDirect/Melton (Sep 2026); FB Marketplace spec card |
| Shimano Talica 16IIA | 1 | $669.99 new; $400–430 used (2023 listings) | 5.7:1 / 3.1:1; 42"/23" per crank; 44 lb max drag; 25.6 oz; 7 bearings; made in Japan | Mono 440/20 · 350/25 · 300/30; braid 750/50 · 550/65 · 450/80 | Crook & Crook via Meta catalog; halfhitch.com (Sep 2026) |
| Calstar Grafighter GF800H | 1 | Blank $219–225; factory ~$549 (variant page, H UNVERIFIED); used $180–200 | 8'0" one-piece; 30–60 lb (community fishes 40); Fast action; graphite/glass composite; rail-capable; 8+ week blank lead time | 30–60 lb | AcidRod spec chart (Sep 2026); Melton Tackle |
| Salas 7X Light | 1 | $10.99 | 3.5 oz, 6.5"; surface iron, offset-hip wide-kick swim; hand-cast/hand-painted (each unique); community colors: mint, scrambled egg, blue/white | 30–40 lb line | Tackle Express (2026-07) |
| Jerry Brown Line One Spectra 65 lb | 2 | $44.99 / 300 yd | Solid-core (non-hollow) gel-spun Spectra; made in USA from 100% Spectra fiber; White/blue/green/yellow/multicolor | 65 lb | TackleDirect (Sep 2026) |
| Seaguar Blue Label Fluoro Leader | 2 | $11.99 (20 lb) – $28.87 (50 lb) / 25-yd spool | 100% fluorocarbon leader; 20/25/30/40/50/60/80 lb; noted: breaks above labeled strength | 20–80 lb | Meta catalog (2026-09-20) |
| Tady 45 | 1 | $13.99–$16.99 | ~3 oz, 6-1/4"; surface iron; Scrambled Egg, Blue White, Holographic, Blue Green/White Crackle | 30–40 lb line | Meta catalog listings (2026-09-20) |
(a) Specs Head-to-Head — Kayak
| Item | Tier | Street price (2026-09-20) | Headline specs | Capacity / size | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobie Mirage Outback (MD180) | 1 | $3,299 MSRP | 12'9" × 34"; ~103 lb fully rigged; MirageDrive 180 w/ Kick-Up Turbo Fins; Vantage CTW seat; Twist-and-Stow rudder; H-Bar | 425 lb | locally.com, Naples Outfitters (Sep 2026) |
| Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 | 1 | $2,750 | 12'; ~87 lb hull; PDL pedal drive (propeller, fwd/rev); DoubleU hull; Element seat; accessory tracks; flexible stock rudder (owner-criticized) | 394 lb usable | Nautical Ventures via boats.com (2026) |
| Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 (MD180) | 1 | $4,799 MSRP; $1,700–1,900 used | 13'8" × 38"; 120.5 lb hull / 144.5 lb rigged; MirageDrive 180 w/ Kick-Up Turbo Fins; Vantage ST seat; Guardian transducer shield; H-Rail | 600 lb | delawarepaddlesports.com, locally.com, meltontackle.com (Sep 2026) |
| Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv | 1 | $199.99 | 4.3" color 272×480; GT20-TM transducer (CHIRP traditional + ClearVü); built-in GPS + Quickdraw Contours; 300 W; IPX7 | — | Best Buy, TackleDirect, Defender (Sep 2026) |
| NRS Chinook Fishing PFD | 2 | $159.95–$179.95 | Type III; 16.5 lb flotation; high mesh back (clears kayak seat); 5 front pockets; knife lash tab; 400D ripstop; 2 lb | 16.5 lb flotation | REI spec table; Sherper's, North 40 |
| YakAttack BlackPak Pro 13×16 | 2 | $155 | 12.94" × 15.94" × 13.3"; 7.6 lb (9.2 w/ TetherTubes); fits five 3700 boxes; 4 TetherTube rod holders w/ leashes; hinged lid; GridLoc panels; stainless hardware; made in USA | 5 × 3700 tackle boxes | yakattack.us, Dick's (Sep 2026) |
| Railblaza C-Tug w/ SandTrakz | 1 | $173–$200 | SandTrakz puncture-free wheels (compressing rim); tool-free assembly; ~10 lb; conservative static load 80 kg/180 lb; cam-lock strap | 80 kg / 180 lb conservative | Delaware PaddleSports, locally.com |
| Standard Horizon HX40 | 2 | $149.95–$179.99 | 6 W (6/2.5/1 W); NO GPS/DSC; IPX7; does NOT float without SHC-29 case; NOAA weather + alerts; 600 mW audio; 1850 mAh Li-po | — | The GPS Store, Defender (Sep 2026) |
(a) Specs Head-to-Head — Freshwater
| Item | Tier | Street price (2026-09-20) | Headline specs | Line / capacity | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Sienna FG (2500HGFG) | 1 | $34.99 | 8.8 oz; 3+1 bearings; 6.2:1; 35"/crank; 9 lb max drag; Propulsion Line Management; Super Stopper II; G-Free Body; AR-C spool | Mono 6/200, 8/140, 10/120; braid 10/150, 15/145, 30/100 | greentop.com, joessportinggoods.com (Sep 2026) |
| Shimano SLX XT A (150) | 2 | $144.99 (A gen); $129.99 (older XT) | 7.2 oz; 7+1 bearings (A gen); 6.3:1/7.2:1/8.2:1; 12 lb (6.3) / 11 lb max drag; Hagane body; brass gears; SVS Infinity; SilentTune (A gen) | Mono 10/120, 12/110, 14/90; braid 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 | fishermansworld.net, realdealtackle.com (Sep 2026) |
| Daiwa Tatula CT 100 | 2 | $129.99–$149.99 | 7.4 oz; 7+1 bearings; 6.3:1/7.3:1/8.1:1; 13.2 lb Ultimate Tournament Drag; aluminum frame; TWS T-Wing; Magforce Z; 90 mm swept handle | Mono 14/120, 16/100; braid 30/140, 40/105 | nssnc.com, thesportingshoppe.com (Sep 2026) |
| Dobyns Fury FR 734C | 2 | $129.99–$159.99 | 7'3" Heavy / Fast; 10–20 lb, 1/4–1 oz; high-modulus graphite, Kevlar wrap; Fuji reel seat; 9+tip guides; split-grip cork; Limited Lifetime Warranty + No Hassle dealer swap | 10–20 lb | tackledirect.com, fishermanswarehouse.com (Sep 2026) |
| St. Croix Bass X (BAC71MF) | 1 | $100–$135 | 7'1" Medium / Fast; 10–17 lb, 1/4–5/8 oz; SCII carbon blank; SeaGuide guides; split-grip cork; 5-yr warranty | 10–17 lb | tackledirect.com, hamiltonbait.com (Sep 2026) |
| Gary Yamamoto Senko 5" | 2 | $6.39–$7.19 / 10-pack | 5" stickbait; 10-pack; salt-impregnated; weightless/wacky/Texas/Carolina/shakey/Ned | — (soft bait) | discounttackle.com (Sep 2026) |
| Roboworm Straight Tail 4.5" | 1 | $4.24 / 10-pack | 4.5" (also 6", 7", Fat); 10-pack; tri-color robot pour; Salt Release System; Aaron's Magic / M.M.III / Hologram Shad; made in USA | — (soft bait) | discounttackle.com (Sep 2026) |
| Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluoro | 2 | $16.99–$18.99 / 200-yd spool | 100% fluorocarbon; 4–20 lb tests; 12 lb = 0.011"/0.28 mm; low visibility, non-absorbent, high density | 4–20 lb | omniafishing.com (Sep 2026) |