2024 the best surf fishing rod and reel review

Price: $66.00
(as of Nov 16, 2024 14:39:09 UTC - Details)

The PENN® Pursuit(R) IV spinning combo is great for inshore, boat, and surf fishing. This combo combines the Pursuit IV spinning reel and a graphite composite rod for an affordable and durable fish-taming set-up. The reel features our proven HT-100(TM) drag system and a 4-sealed stainless steel bearing system, making the Pursuit(R) IV a great value for money for saltwater anglers. Now available in both inshore & nearshore travel combo setups for easy travel and convenient fishing!
PENN PURSUIT IV 7’ FISHING ROD AND REEL SPINNING COMBO: A battle-tested and durable fish-taming kit for saltwater anglers.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DEPENDABLE: 1-piece, Graphite Composite rod blank with Graphite reel seat, fitted with a size 2500 reel. 8 single-piece PENN Dura-Guides are built to last without fraying the line. Suited for mono and braid alike.
RECOVERY RATE: Gear ratio of 6.2:1 recovers efficiently and effectively while remaining butter-smooth and easy to control.
HT-100 FRONT DRAG: Mono Capacity yd/lb: 255/6 175/8 140/10. Braid Capacity 240/10 220/15 160/20. 4 sealed stainless steel ball bearings plus 1 instant anti-reverse bearing provides smooth operation.
6-12LB LINE RATING, MEDIUM LIGHT POWER, MODERATE FAST ACTION: This Pursuit IV Spinning Combo features a lure rating of 1/16-5/8. EVA handle is made for Right/Left handed anglers.
Reviewer: Steve A
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect travel rod -- exactly what I was looking for
Review: I haven't taken the rod fishing yet, this is just my initial reviewThere weren't very many good reviews on here for the 4000 series reel combined with the 7' 3 piece medium travel rod (it isn't even really mentioned it's a travel rod in the posting); so I thought this would be helpful to others.I needed an ocean rod (as a freshwater fisherman) to take on a trip down south to give pier fishing a go. There's a few rod/reel combos out there seemingly specifically made for this kind of thing, this Pursuit IV combo being somewhere in the middle between the super cheap combos and the more expensive ones. So I settled on this rod. I was deciding between the 4000 and 5000 sized reel but was most intrigued by the 3 piece rod; only available with the 4000 series reel.After reading a bunch of different resources, 4000 sized reels seemed plenty big enough for most fish you'd catch on a normal pier at the ocean; so that's what I went with. Some reviews mentioned it came with a travel bag, but it was unclear if that came with all of them or just the 3 piece rod (especially since that isn't pictured when selected).Mine arrived on time, in tact and with a travel bag! And to my surprise, it wasn't just a soft bag the actual rod is protected with a hard inner casing. The reel has some internal straps to keep it steady but it's more exposed; only with soft material surrounding it in the bag. This turned out to be the exact thing I was looking for -- a compact/portable rod/reel that I can throw in the car with me and have a rod accessible when I'm on trips. Given the case is actually hard, that opens it up to potentially throwing in a larger suitcase.The rod itself fits really well together (I was a bit worried about the 3 joints). When put together you'd never notice it is a travel rod. Feels extremely sturdy with a nice backbone.The reel is super smooth and I really like the knob handle (something also not really clear in the Amazon pictures of the 4000 series).There are two things I'd complain about 1. the way the handle connects to the reel housing (you have to hold the spool as you reel backwards to tighten and the opposite to loosen (necessary to pack away in the back or switch sides). Normally you have a screw on the opposite side of the reel that you use, but in this case that's just a cap for whatever side you aren't reeling with. And 2. some of the parts (drag knob especially) feel a bit plasticy/cheap. But the overall feel of the reel seems well built and smooth.Will update after I fish with it if anything goes catastrophic, but so far I'm pretty impressed with the value of this rod with what you get -- and the function it provides a traveling fisherman.

Reviewer: Jog10k
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Used for saltwater fishing
Review: Convenient travel rod. I primarily got it to fish saltwater off the OCNJ piers, however I did take it with me on a boat trip into the bay as well. The reel & rod w travel bag/case are a great value, and the ability to travel w the four piece was a huge convenience.

Reviewer: Randy Holbrook
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Product Support
Review: Very smooth reel. I also like the feel of the rod. However, I broke mine while surf fishing a few months after I bought it. Contacted the manufacturer and they quickly replaced my rod completely free of charge. Great customer service by Penn.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Defective and missing parts
Review: I can't really say much about this product because we got defective items. The first time the rod had a broken handle. You could not hold it in your hand. We requested a refund and ordered another one. The second order just came and is missing the top piece of the 2 pc rod. The bottom part is a little bended. I think if Amazon continues like that they will loose their reputation as a good and reliable online store.

Reviewer: William O
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Alright
Review: Good reel and rod but Broke quick but was mostly my fault

Reviewer: Rob
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Combo
Review: Worked great. Was used for surf fishing at beach in NC by my petite wife and she was reeling the fish in with no problems. Reel is smooth and pole strong without being too big. Would buy it again if needed.

Reviewer: jose
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: fishing
Review: the hot glue that holds the guides starts to fall off after little use

Reviewer: Nemar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best Combo Money Can Buy
Review: April 15, 2022I bought the Penn Pursuit IV 5000 Combo that arrived in timely fashion on April 15, 2022. When the box arrived I held my breath while I opened it as Amazon ships rods in a not-so- strong box. But, in this case, rod and reel arrived intact.I owns several Penn reels but the Pursuit IV line (3000 and up, I believe,) comes with a power knob that make this budget reel feel like a $500 reel. I have the Pursuit III 8000, which is a heavy duty reel and a good one. But, the Pursuit IV 5000 appears so strong and capable that I'm replacing my surf gear with the Pursuit IV 5000--it's that good!As for the rod, it is great quality for a budget rod. The only drawback is that it comes one piece, which makes it a bit challenging when putting it in a small car. Nonetheless, it's a quality rod. The best thing about the rod are the eyelets--they're one piece so you don't have to worry about them falling apart.Tip: I bought the combo because I couldn't finder the Pursuit IV 5000 reel--I was forced to buy the combo. With that said, I find the Pursuit IV fast action a bit too stiff for fresh waster fishing although it may be a good one for northwest salmon fishing. The rod would be ideal for pier/jetty fishing because it's a rod that looks like it takes abuse--and them some. My next purchase will be Pursuit IV 4000 reel that are more plentiful than the Pursuit IV 5000.

Reviewer: Michael Dupuis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The Pursuit IV has been upgraded with better bearings and seals. The price is in line with what a Wrath II would typically sell for but the Pursuit is significantly better quality product. The rod has a nice flick to it and my casting range with this combo is about 25% better than my older rig using. I'm using 40lb. braid. The packaging is poor! Whoever is putting this together for shipping is playing a fools game. It came in a 8X6 profile long carboard box. There was a single piece of brown craft paper to stop movement. Only the handle of the reel had a small amount of bubble packaging. For a few cents, some bubble-pack or more paper would make it more secure and less likely to be damaged. I was lucky and there was no damage.

Reviewer: Sebastián J.
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Lo de siempre cañas rotas,devoluciones lentas y simplemente perdida de tiempo

Reviewer: Saul Rm
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Compré 2 combos y una de ellas desafortunadamente presenta mucho daño . Después de probarla es un equipo que me gustó mucho la recomiendo

Reviewer: Julio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Relación precio y calidad, muy buena

Reviewer: Gerardo e.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excelente caña y un gran carrete en este combo, me gusta mucho que sea de tres piezas y su estuche de primera.