Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup czcams.com/users/postUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.
I've had the 12' for about 3 years now and it's held up well. It handles weight well and isn't too heavy either. Currently paired with a Shimano Speedmaster 14000 XTC.
I'd never heard of the breakwater before but saw it online so picked one up when I was looking for a new sturgeon rod. Got the 12 foot heavy rated for 4-8oz and 20-40lb line. Water was moving more than usual so I threw on a 12oz cannon ball along with my bait and bombed it across the river. Rod handled the weight just fine. Paired it with my Daiwa BG MQ 20000 and 80lb braid. Haven't hooked up on it yet but so far I'm digging this setup. Good review man.
I got the penn fathom 2 LDC because you said it was a good reel and it is. I love it. I tried five different rods with that reel. I picked up that 10footer you have there but I got the spinning version. I liked it so much I went back and got the 12 footer. My longest cast with a sinker is 138 yards with the penn and that 12 footer. I got myself one of those Alijos loprofile reels and put on it. These rods are excellent rods. Glad to see you like it.
I bought a 12 foot one over a year ago. It is amazing, best $100 I have spent. It really helps when casting against the wind. If you cast with the wind it goes almost out of sight.
When I first moved to Houston from London 4 years back I brought my specimen Shimano TX7 carp rods/reels with me. Rods are 12' and with a 3Lb test curve. All with top end components. But for their prices they should be.They handle 4-5 Oz casts all day. Used them on the beach/jetty and brought in big fish. The matching Shimano reels are baitrunners which I also find handy on the shore and cast miles. Saved me $ buying new. So I could go spend it on good spinning gear! Could be worth looking at used or discount ones guys.
I bought a 12-foot Breakwater rod and paired it with a SpinfisherVI 10500 spooled with 80lb Power Pro last year for my Land Based Shark Fishing (surfcasting rather than yaking out drop baits) and I have caught a couple of 6 footers (a Spinner and Blacktip shark) and the rod helped me pull them in, in just a short few minutes (less than 10 easy) which is important in making sure the sharks are not overly exhausted and go back to the surf strong to fight another day(s). Based on these two sharks and a bunch of smaller ones I think this rod can easily take on a bit larger sharks for sure.
I love these rods!!! I have 5 of them.. It's a beast.. Light weight and strong with a good backbone on them. I have them set up with Dawia BG's. Straight workhorse.. 43" Black Drum and 42" Red.. With ease Rippen Lips all year with these!!
I haven’t been able to try that rod yet but the H2O express surf rod has been good to me and only $50 plus it has great warranty through Academy that you don’t have to pay extra money for.
i just ordered the 12 foot surf spinner to go with my diawa BG 5000 . they finally got them back in stock . i ordered it from cabelas because they had a pair of leupold binoculars i wanted that bass pro didn't show . supposed to be here the 30th so i'll have them for our trip when we leave on sept 2nd . thanks and take care dude :) .
I'm just getting into surf fishing and was thinking about getting an Ugly Stick 11 or 12 footer. But this review might have changed my mind. Thanks you much for doing it.
Ugly sticks are ok. I did not care for their surf rods at all. They were too floppy lol. I have a 12 foot okuma Longitude. It’s good and Ridgid. I have heard since longitudes became very popular they began to mass produce them and their quality has suffered. I got the pole about 13 years ago. I think I’m going to get this one in the video in 9 ft.
My daiwa sp surf rod snapped in half while i was digging my spider weight out the sand. Broke my heart man. I may invest in this rod, but i have to see how it handles the big boys and digging weights out of sand.
Dude you are right I love this rod I got the 10' medium 2 peice I got 2 big Amber Jack when deep sea gulf stream full day trip and large 5' bull shark off the pier you're and a large spinner shark or black tip i think it was off the surf in Myrtle Beach and I purchased it at bass pro shop in Myrtle Beach After watching your video It handled that bull shark like a champ I caught 4 others that were 4' that night and many more other nights the rod held up all week Of heavy abuse with 50 pound braid and steel leaders I couldn't go with an expensive real so I got the penn Cheaper spending real for 60 bucks on Amazon 5000 series Such a great combo A 10' hammerhead grab the line went directly under the pier and rift out a bunch of line until it broke The rod even held up with that Big big value in this rod Thank you
Love the reviews bud I’m definitely gonna get the 12ft for surf fishing for pompano down here in Jacksonville Florida would work great using a dropper rig with 4 to 5oz sputnik weights
I'm a budget rod guy myself and I agree if cost a bit more then it should come with some kind of quality but from what I used to buy higher ends it's more of the warranty that we pay for in price
I have had their casting 10ft rod since last July I like it just wish I went up to 5oz over 4oz but it's held up great for the money. I lucked out and caught it on sell for 60 bucks.
I have this reel paired with it’s a penn reel and I’ve landed two 5 foot sharks on it. This things a tank! Only problem I’ve had with it is the top line eye coming off because mid fight the line got wrapped and pulled it off 😂
I have eight Diawa Beefsticks 10 & 12 ft surf rods. I have fished them hard for over five years. I have hauled in dozens of 40 inch plus bull reds, two massive stingrays, and a 5 ft bull shark. They have stood up to everything I threw at them.
like the Ocean Master big brother and this looks like a very good daily driver rod worth buying to fill the short 7' or 8' plus a 10' needs to match the 12' OM older cousin. Much as I love my surf fishing it's really hard to pull the trigger $200+ trigger. Action looks nice but can't wait to see it in real action soon?
Was in the fence between this one or the ocean master surf, ended up getting the ocean master because of your review on it. Its really light, Can't wait to try it out
Besides being half the price, how would you compare this to the ocean master? I’m in the market for a casting rod under $200 strictly for surf fishing. I want to pair it with the squall cs. Which rod would you suggest?
Hi thanks for share this rod I already order 1 I would like to know what's the reel that you using ? I want to have the same combo like you thanks you !
@@BeachBomberFishing that you are, that’s why I watch, for the ‘crispiest’ videos and to extra casting distance! For real though your casting is legit, my shit never looks like that lol
thinking about getting the 11 or 12 ft for bank/shore fishing the lower james river . i currently have a diawa BG 5000 on a 9 ft ugly stick GX2 and want a better rod for it to reach out farther and add some quality on a absolute max $100 budget . hoping for big cats , stripers and sharks do come in and go much farther up the river . what are your thoughts . take care , jeff
Just seeing this video for the first time, impressed with the Breakwater rod, but I cant find anywhere online that says PENN makes the rods for them, everything I see is the cheaper brands have them made in china. I'd love to verify that. I have 2 PENN's the Pursuit & Carnage 9ft & 10ft. I would buy one for this year OBX surf fishing trip to try it out if its true.
My wife bought me one of these rods. Offshore angler Breakwater rod then hurricane Michael hit Florida and I never got to use it until 2024 March and April. Did some striper fishing in lake talquin Florida. Got in a snag and the tip broke of twice as I recovered my $20.00 spoon. I went to amazon and bought a new tip for it thinking I could Salvage the rod. I put the new tip on thinking it would still be usable. I treaded the line and tided on anew lure went out side assembled the rod and grabbed the spoon and pulled down to see it flex. But it didn't flex and it snapped again. WTF? Carbon fiber defective.
What’s a decent rod to pair this pole up with I’m starting out my first time salt water shore fishing and I don’t really know any good reels could anyone let me know some I’m looking more into the 150 dollar range -200
I loaded these with 5 1/2 oz with live finger mullet casting easy 50-75 yards not the best professional caster but they were chucking them rigs but I have the heavy 12ft
g'day mate, I look with interest at your vid's, always something to learn from. I tried to find the Ocean master to buy but I can not find a place to sell it here in Australia. I am curious if I will find the Breakwater. would you please guide me where I can buy them?
I'm looking for a surf spinning rod for sharks (under 200lbs) and don't want to spend over 200 bucks. This one seems to light, but maybe the Ocean Master Off Shore Angler heavy 12 foot? Also, the Rockaway 12 foot HD can handle a 16 oz lure weight- does that mean it's strong enough for sharks? Help me out man!
How do you think it will handle larger fish in strong current? Something like the 40+ inch stripers in the cape cod canal? I beat the crap out of my stuff up there and this rod would be perfect if it will stand up to those conditions.
Rod/reel combo with fishing kit as an emergency setup czcams.com/users/postUgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend but started to use this every day. The rod is thick and seems durable. I keep it neatly tucked into a regular backpack all the time with my fishing gear, and can grab it anytime, put it on my back and go anywhere. I just read in another review that the rod length below the reel is adjustable as well, so I will try that too for even more portability. Probably the best setup I've ever owned. I lost the cap for the eyelets, but no big deal since I still have the black cloth sheath that came for the pole and I use that. Very portable and high quality.
I've had the 12' for about 3 years now and it's held up well. It handles weight well and isn't too heavy either. Currently paired with a Shimano Speedmaster 14000 XTC.
That rod is a beast! I have the older 9 footer. I casted the rod halfway across the channel side at Surfside Jetty with a 3oz spoon!! I was shocked
I'd never heard of the breakwater before but saw it online so picked one up when I was looking for a new sturgeon rod. Got the 12 foot heavy rated for 4-8oz and 20-40lb line. Water was moving more than usual so I threw on a 12oz cannon ball along with my bait and bombed it across the river. Rod handled the weight just fine. Paired it with my Daiwa BG MQ 20000 and 80lb braid. Haven't hooked up on it yet but so far I'm digging this setup. Good review man.
I got the penn fathom 2 LDC because you said it was a good reel and it is. I love it. I tried five different rods with that reel. I picked up that 10footer you have there but I got the spinning version. I liked it so much I went back and got the 12 footer. My longest cast with a sinker is 138 yards with the penn and that 12 footer. I got myself one of those Alijos loprofile reels and put on it. These rods are excellent rods. Glad to see you like it.
I bought a 12 foot one over a year ago. It is amazing, best $100 I have spent. It really helps when casting against the wind. If you cast with the wind it goes almost out of sight.
When I first moved to Houston from London 4 years back I brought my specimen Shimano TX7 carp rods/reels with me. Rods are 12' and with a 3Lb test curve. All with top end components. But for their prices they should be.They handle 4-5 Oz casts all day. Used them on the beach/jetty and brought in big fish. The matching Shimano reels are baitrunners which I also find handy on the shore and cast miles. Saved me $ buying new. So I could go spend it on good spinning gear! Could be worth looking at used or discount ones guys.
I bought a 12-foot Breakwater rod and paired it with a SpinfisherVI 10500 spooled with 80lb Power Pro last year for my Land Based Shark Fishing (surfcasting rather than yaking out drop baits) and I have caught a couple of 6 footers (a Spinner and Blacktip shark) and the rod helped me pull them in, in just a short few minutes (less than 10 easy) which is important in making sure the sharks are not overly exhausted and go back to the surf strong to fight another day(s). Based on these two sharks and a bunch of smaller ones I think this rod can easily take on a bit larger sharks for sure.
Love this channel and the great information you put out.
Thank you for the recommendation. My son picked up one of these rods a few months ago. WELL worth it.
I love these rods!!! I have 5 of them.. It's a beast.. Light weight and strong with a good backbone on them. I have them set up with Dawia BG's. Straight workhorse.. 43" Black Drum and 42" Red.. With ease Rippen Lips all year with these!!
Brother, I think we are ALL budget conscious these days! Thanks for the heads up! God bless, Stay safe, Tight lines. - Hedge
Great rods! I've had the 8' and 10' for 5 years. A little heavier than higher priced rods but a great workhorse.
Nice video. When you said, “I should have had red lin on there,” I was thinking the exact same thing!
Great review I just picked this rod up in a 11 footer pairing it with the battle iii 6000 dx.... Great channel I have subscribed keep up great reviews
I haven’t been able to try that rod yet but the H2O express surf rod has been good to me and only $50 plus it has great warranty through Academy that you don’t have to pay extra money for.
i just ordered the 12 foot surf spinner to go with my diawa BG 5000 . they finally got them back in stock . i ordered it from cabelas because they had a pair of leupold binoculars i wanted that bass pro didn't show . supposed to be here the 30th so i'll have them for our trip when we leave on sept 2nd . thanks and take care dude :) .
And their breakwater combos are bomb, great drag too on the spinning reel
Thanks for the review!
I’ve heard, “el que compra varato, compra cada rato”
I was thinking about getting this rod for my corpus trip in spring break but now I’m definitely going to get it
Picked up a 12ft Breakwater and a squall 15cs last week best bang for the buck setup for sure
Great Vid Thumbs Up and liked!!!! I bought the Ocean Master and paired it with a Daiwa Certate but will be picking one of these up as well.
Great info senor keep it coming
Just got this rod cause the video! Good review man!
Cheap shit ain’t good and good shit ain’t cheap
Damn good vid man
Thank you for the info about the rod I plan on picking one up
I'm just getting into surf fishing and was thinking about getting an Ugly Stick 11 or 12 footer.
But this review might have changed my mind.
Thanks you much for doing it.
Ugly sticks are ok. I did not care for their surf rods at all. They were too floppy lol. I have a 12 foot okuma Longitude. It’s good and Ridgid. I have heard since longitudes became very popular they began to mass produce them and their quality has suffered. I got the pole about 13 years ago. I think I’m going to get this one in the video in 9 ft.
My daiwa sp surf rod snapped in half while i was digging my spider weight out the sand. Broke my heart man. I may invest in this rod, but i have to see how it handles the big boys and digging weights out of sand.
Awesome just got mine today thank you
Dude you are right I love this rod I got the 10' medium 2 peice I got 2 big Amber Jack when deep sea gulf stream full day trip and large 5' bull shark off the pier you're and a large spinner shark or black tip i think it was off the surf in Myrtle Beach and I purchased it at bass pro shop in Myrtle Beach After watching your video It handled that bull shark like a champ I caught 4 others that were 4' that night and many more other nights the rod held up all week Of heavy abuse with 50 pound braid and steel leaders I couldn't go with an expensive real so I got the penn Cheaper spending real for 60 bucks on Amazon 5000 series Such a great combo A 10' hammerhead grab the line went directly under the pier and rift out a bunch of line until it broke The rod even held up with that Big big value in this rod Thank you
I have two...the 8 footer and the 10 footer. Awesome rods! Like you said...better than many rods 3 times its price.
Dude, ur the best!! cant find the other rod (fuji in 12ft.checked Bass Pro) out of stock. thanx 4 ur vids, God Bless..
I mainly fished magged conventional reels. Big fan of yours been here from the beginning we’ve spoken on many occasions. #tulsa
Love the reviews bud I’m definitely gonna get the 12ft for surf fishing for pompano down here in Jacksonville Florida would work great using a dropper rig with 4 to 5oz sputnik weights
It would be perfect man
I'm a budget rod guy myself and I agree if cost a bit more then it should come with some kind of quality but from what I used to buy higher ends it's more of the warranty that we pay for in price
Good looking rod, going to check it out now, good thing is i have a bass pro shop gift card, thanks for the heads up 👍
i have the 11 foot version of this rod but i got the combo with an 8000 size reel and it handled a big ray decently well
Went to BASS PRO SHOP and purchased one right now in Harlingen TX. You were right Brotha .. Thanks much, greatly appreciate it!
been using one for a yaer now. It works like a champ and ive not run into any issues when using it.
956 💪🏽
@@ProdByGramz Indeed! 🫵🏻😉
I have had their casting 10ft rod since last July I like it just wish I went up to 5oz over 4oz but it's held up great for the money. I lucked out and caught it on sell for 60 bucks.
my 12 footer came today and i put my BG5000 on it . gonna get to break it in this weekend . it looks AWESOME!
I have this reel paired with it’s a penn reel and I’ve landed two 5 foot sharks on it. This things a tank! Only problem I’ve had with it is the top line eye coming off because mid fight the line got wrapped and pulled it off 😂
I have eight Diawa Beefsticks 10 & 12 ft surf rods. I have fished them hard for over five years. I have hauled in dozens of 40 inch plus bull reds, two massive stingrays, and a 5 ft bull shark. They have stood up to everything I threw at them.
Beefsticks can not be beat for the price, love mine
I have two of these and they are excellent. Have caught bulls and uglies with ease on them. Casting is great. No complaints.
like the Ocean Master big brother and this looks like a very good daily driver rod worth buying to fill the short 7' or 8' plus a 10' needs to match the 12' OM older cousin. Much as I love my surf fishing it's really hard to pull the trigger $200+ trigger. Action looks nice but can't wait to see it in real action soon?
Loving the great content bro, hope the fish kill hasn't been terrible by you or effecting your fishing real bad either
You should check out the Offshore Angler Power Stick, it’s great rod and would love to see you review it!
That's a steal for the kind of quality
Bass Pro told me you made this video about the rod I bought 2 for my penn fierce 3 6000 reels cast smooth and far will check out your other videos
Good choice man, good rods.
I just got that this weekend, couldnt pass it up for 80 dollars. Got a Battle high speed on it for pompano fishing.
Was in the fence between this one or the ocean master surf, ended up getting the ocean master because of your review on it. Its really light, Can't wait to try it out
Good choice, I feel like the breakwater is heavier, plus the ocean master blank is better.
Cool cutaway imagery to the rocket. Are you sure you are not getting a Bass Pro cut? Either way, that was good.
Dude,i bought a PEN COMBO ROD AND REEL 11 ft FOR 100 AT ACADEMY IT IS FANTASTIC!!!
had the 12ft one. really nice rod honestly., only that the handle is a little short.
@Beach Bomber Fishing I knew you’d like it man! I have the 12 foot conventional rated to 10 oz and use it at the beach a lot.
I'm thinking of getting the 11ft conventional rod. Any other rod comparable
Besides being half the price, how would you compare this to the ocean master? I’m in the market for a casting rod under $200 strictly for surf fishing. I want to pair it with the squall cs. Which rod would you suggest?
I love mine! Paired with Kastking Sharky 4000. Surf fishing nirvana
Ginna look into that reel
I have the 12 ft Medium Heavy version and it weighs 20.5 oz. Pretty heavy. Have you had a chance to weigh the 10 footer?
Hey man do you think this rod in a 11ft medium moderate fast with 15lb/20lb braid would be too overkill for carp?
In your opinion, do you think this pole can safely cast 5 oz and bait without snapping?
I have the same rod, the 10’ spinning. It really is a great surf rod. I cast cut bait with 4oz sinker.
Nice man!
Star Rods paraflex is similar as far as I can see. Really great rod if the breakwater truly is similar to the paraflex that rod is a steal
Hi thanks for share this rod I already order 1
I would like to know what's the reel that you using ? I want to have the same combo like you thanks you !
Dude your videos are freakin awesome, that rocket lol
Lmfao gotta be creative
@@BeachBomberFishing that you are, that’s why I watch, for the ‘crispiest’ videos and to extra casting distance! For real though your casting is legit, my shit never looks like that lol
The 11 and 12 footers are out of stock. The 10’ has a rating of 1-5oz. Is this rod suitable for the surf if it ends up being loaded with 6 or 7 oz?
Hey, nice review. What app on you phone were you using??
You think a 6000size reel with like 30lb braid, 50lb leader be a great combo for this rod?
Thats a cool app to determine how far you cast, which one is that??
What do you think the rod weighs? The St.Croix is like 10.5 ounces.
thinking about getting the 11 or 12 ft for bank/shore fishing the lower james river . i currently have a diawa BG 5000 on a 9 ft ugly stick GX2 and want a better rod for it to reach out farther and add some quality on a absolute max $100 budget . hoping for big cats , stripers and sharks do come in and go much farther up the river . what are your thoughts . take care , jeff
How many guides not including tip? Is there one guide on the handle portion? 50/50 split? Thx
Would you recommend this rod or ocean master casting In 12ft is ocean master worth jump in price?
How comfortable would it be if you were retrieving lures all day???
I only use the offshore angler surf rods ...can't be beat especially for the money .... breakwater, power stick or ocean master
I work at bass pro. I love these rods, I get a killer discount
Which one do you work at?
That's one of my favorite childhood spots bro! Caught my first drum there
Just seeing this video for the first time, impressed with the Breakwater rod, but I cant find anywhere online that says PENN makes the rods for them, everything I see is the cheaper brands have them made in china. I'd love to verify that. I have 2 PENN's the Pursuit & Carnage 9ft & 10ft. I would buy one for this year OBX surf fishing trip to try it out if its true.
My wife bought me one of these rods. Offshore angler Breakwater rod then hurricane Michael hit Florida and I never got to use it until 2024 March and April. Did some striper fishing in lake talquin Florida. Got in a snag and the tip broke of twice as I recovered my $20.00 spoon. I went to amazon and bought a new tip for it thinking I could Salvage the rod. I put the new tip on thinking it would still be usable. I treaded the line and tided on anew lure went out side assembled the rod and grabbed the spoon and pulled down to see it flex. But it didn't flex and it snapped again. WTF? Carbon fiber defective.
Try the Okuma Rockaway 12’ MH 1-4oz pretty sweet for $100!
Do you have a video of you catching anything from that spot ?
What was the app you used to measure the cast distance?
What size reel do you suggest works with that rod?
What is the name of the app you used to check your location in this video?
I got a 12ft Ugly Stik surf rod for 85, with 3-8oz capacity. essentially my Yeet rod
I have the 12" casting and it's great foe the price
Have you or anyone tried the Casting version. I'm trying to decide between 10ft and 12ft rod
Great job on the review. Do you think the 12 footer would cast a lot farther?
It’d cast enough further , 10 to 20% i guess from 10 footer rods
What’s a decent rod to pair this pole up with I’m starting out my first time salt water shore fishing and I don’t really know any good reels could anyone let me know some I’m looking more into the 150 dollar range -200
You should do like a amazon budget surf rod challenge
Rice rod what long cast budget spin reel do you recommend
Dude, What app is that?!
Thanks for all the rod reviews lately. Im looking for a new cat rod. Been debating on the Breakwater and the Ocean master.
Get the Ocean Master you wont be dissapointed
If you have the money, I'd go with the ocean master.
May i ask what is the line wight you used?
Hello can somebody help me with the name of the reel he is using,?
I loaded these with 5 1/2 oz with live finger mullet casting easy 50-75 yards not the best professional caster but they were chucking them rigs but I have the heavy 12ft
And 4oz spoon I was booming them out 100 yards + at the dike
How much you paid for that daiwa rod and what brand is it
g'day mate, I look with interest at your vid's, always something to learn from. I tried to find the Ocean master to buy but I can not find a place to sell it here in Australia. I am curious if I will find the Breakwater. would you please guide me where I can buy them?
Bass Pro shops
I'm looking for a surf spinning rod for sharks (under 200lbs) and don't want to spend over 200 bucks. This one seems to light, but maybe the Ocean Master Off Shore Angler heavy 12 foot? Also, the Rockaway 12 foot HD can handle a 16 oz lure weight- does that mean it's strong enough for sharks? Help me out man!
What is that app called?
How do you think it will handle larger fish in strong current? Something like the 40+ inch stripers in the cape cod canal? I beat the crap out of my stuff up there and this rod would be perfect if it will stand up to those conditions.
I think it would hold up, I'd get the heavier one though, like the 11fr or 12fr since they are rated much higher.
I take my 10ft to Maine for schoolies off the jetty but I’d say an 11-12ft MH would be enough for the canal.
I take my 10ft to Maine for schoolies off the jetty but I’d say an 11-12ft MH would be enough for the canal.
What size ballistic is that