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pretty sure he said this was CenCal in the full video

I can't remember exactly but I think it may be a size 3. Corbina will eat almost anything - mussel, lug worms, blood worms, ghost shrimp, along with sand crabs are your top bait options. They'll also eat all sorts of soft plastics - 2 to 3 inch grubs, curly tails, flukes, etc. They'll also hit hard baits like the lucky craft 110.

The rockaway sp is onsale on Amazon right now. If not, Fisherman’s access has some in brea too.

@@joeong8323 thanks bro !

@@richardpipernp. Bass pro is cool but not as cool as the local tackle store where the employees actually fish the surf and know their stuff.

Greatly appreciate the encouragement, tight lines!

Yes, definitely a solid option. I used the older edition Fuego LT for many years. Not sure of the strengths and weaknesses of the new edition. Very smooth and lightweight and a solid entry level reel option similar to the ones we featured in this video.

Hi Tom, this episode was filmed in April before the x-series was released but I just got the 3k x-series reel in my hands last week! So much to come on that in the coming months. Not considering the rod yet as of now though but we'll see.

True. But for those who live close to the shop, could still make sense. Tight lines!

Thank you always Francis!! What kind of fishing have you been up to this Summer??

This is an amazing testimonial...I would think the 1002 m+ might a better fit for the waters up there but that's so cool that it works for you in that context. And I 100% agree that these SP's are underrated. Extremely sensitive, has a nice shut off point, and the power is ridiculous. A buddy of mine landed what must have been close to a 50" guitarfish (no exaggeration) with the 8'6" ML and a 1k reel. I feel like you get a lot more than what you pay for with this rod.

That sounds like a super legit setup, I've never owned a Nasci but I've held them and I've never heard anything bad about them. And it's a lighter profile reel so even the 5k wouldn't be oversized and would match up with the 1002 well. Good stuff!

It's holding up great! For our standard SoCal light line stuff, I do prefer using the 1k as it just seems to match up better to the stuff we typically target and catch. For me, it's not anything about function, but it's just more fun. And I can still get fish in quick so I can do my best to get em out again.

@@BenjieKimFishing Cool, just ordered one. Thanks for the info. My 8 year old stradic was on its last legs. Needs service so I figured I’d just bye a new reel. Stradic went through hell and back many times. We should fish someday. I’m sure you’ve fished the beaches I fish down here. Not sure where you’re located but I’m willing to drive a bit. Beach I hit this morning holds some big corbina and spotfin but it’s quite a hike back up , you probably know the beach (San Diego area) .

haha yea, definitely a different type of game! Thanks for the comment!

haha thanks for the comment Dan. Hope you can check out their shop, really spacious layout and great staff. Tight lines!

Man, when they're roaming as singles it is so challenging for me to get an eat. I'm just not good enough lol! Percentage of getting an eat is so much higher when they're wolf packing in 3's and 4's.

Everyone is free to use what they love and works for them. As well as expressing opinions. I do disagree with the "distance" remark. I don't need to be right. Wishing you a great week and many blessings.

The LC110 absolutely has a weight transfer system. That's just a statement of fact. I will say that even small winds can affect distance with the LC110. Just checked out your striper, nice catch! Tight lines.

@@BenjieKimFishing You are 100% right. A few weeks ago I wanted to buy a luckycraft but when I picked it up it did not have a weight transfer system. However, I see on amazon the flashminnow does have a weight transfer so I really dont know what type of luckycraft I was holding. I even asked the employee at the tackleshop who said all the luckycrafts they carry don’t have weight transfer systems. At the end of the day most fish don’t need a 200 foot cast to see the lure anyways😂. I’ll definitely pick up a luckycraft when my perch bite picks back up and I deleted my initial comment to not confuse anyone. 👍🐟

Deeply appreciate reading your response, thank you 🙏. The LC flash minnow is my favorite thing to throw in the surf. That doesn't mean it has to be everyone else's favorite too. But I'm gonna share and film using the stuff I enjoy using...and everyone else should do the same! Wishing you an abundant season out on the surf, tight lines!

@@BenjieKimFishing I also wish you a great season. Love the videos! 👍🐟

Really appreciate the comment Joe, surf fishing is definitely a fun option we have here on our coastline. Tight lines!

It's the Flash Pointer 130S...I can't remember the specific color. It's 3/4 oz and a 7 ft diver. They're actually gonna be shipping the 130MR very soon which I'm very excited about. I have a few prototypes, pretty much looks identical to the FM110, just in the 130, and it's a slow suspending.

haha gotcha! Thanks for checking out the video and supporting that shop!

Awesome, it's a fantastic local shop!

Thank you Eugene, yes sir, I really believe that the 8'6" is an underrated rod. So sensitive yet has the necessary backbone for bigger stuff. Mike's guitarfish that morning was a perfect example of what that rod can do. You had a great morning out there today Eugene, congrats! And wishing you a great rest of the day!

Certainly not my intention and thank you for the comment. Really helps me know what people are seeing and thinking.

Thank you so much always for your encouragement and checking out the vids. Really appreciate it. Wishing you a great start to the week!

@@BenjieKimFishing likewise brother! We need to link up again!

I agree that a sealed reel that is smooth and lightweight is ideal. Not sure that it's possible. Van Staal and a few other companies make sealed reels that are very nice. I've never owned a sealed reel as such but I have held them. A little heavy and not as smooth. A fair tradeoff in my opinion. You also pay for that advantage and for those that can afford it, it is a very valid option. The ITX CB is built for freshwater and inshore and obviously not sealed....like the vast majority of reels sold and marketed for the SoCal surf market. I'm not quite sure what you mean by corrosion resistant, but this reel was built for the rigors of saltwater inshore fishing. I have zero issues with how the reel and how it is marketed. But that is my personal experience only and I cannot dismiss your experience or others. Thank you for the comment and tight lines!

@@BenjieKimFishing I bought an ITX CB on your recommendation. I ended up using it for freshwater fishing and will likely buy another or 2, great reel. I used Penn Authority 4500s (my preferred surf size) but switched to the Van Stall VR50 to save weight and wear and tear on my bad shoulder. The Authority is a great reel, but is a tank. Some manufacturers use certain stainless steels or ceramic parts to add "corrosion resistance".

Gotcha, thanks so much for the reply. I really do love my ITX cb but in no way is it the end all be all, sounds like you’ve got the right gear to suit your style. The vr50 is def nice to have for sure.