But a truly epic adventure on the water is about much more than a bargain
Few of us can make 100-foot casts with a single-handed rod, a shot made even more difficult with back casts blocked by trees or brush or whatever other obstacles line the bank behind us
Surf Rods: Designed for fishing from the beach, surf rods are long and robust, allowing anglers to cast baits far into the surf zone
Author Ben Hervey-Murray is a surf fishing guide based in Southern California, and a member of the USA Surf Fishing Team .
After the testing trip, I loaded this pack up with about 35 pounds to see how it would handle the load
Particularly in the spring and summer, buzzbaits can be fished over lily pads, along weed edges and even in open water