Surfcasting
26 rod series from 2 Japanese makers, 2.40 m (7'10") to 5.30 m (17'5").
Long, powerful rods for casting bait a long way from the beach. Japanese surf rods are rated in "go" of sinker weight; 1 go is exactly 3.75 g.
The makers file these under Surfcasting（投げ）. We only group the makers’ own categories together — we do not decide what a rod is for.
How to choose
Long rods for distance with a sinker of a fixed weight; choose the rod by the sinker rating in go (1 go = 3.75 g) and by how far you need to cast. The longest models on this shelf reach 17 ft (5.3 m), so check the packed length before shipping. Large spinning reels with a shallow, wide spool are made for this style.
- Rods on this shelf (26 series)
- length 2.40 m (7'10") to 5.30 m (17'5") · weight 150–625 g (5.3–22.0 oz) · packed 71 cm (28.0 in) to 164 cm (64.6 in)
The ranges are the smallest and largest figures among the models listed below, taken from the maker’s specifications. The advice is ours, not the maker’s.
Surfcasting rods at a glance
Compare specs
| Series | Sizes | Length | Lure / head | Japan list price | To US (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Spin Power Nami-tsugi | 22 | 3.85–4.25 m | — | ¥93,400–140,000 | $706–1,042 |
| Shimano Kisu Special Nami-tsugi | 16 | 4.05 m | — | ¥149,100–248,400 | $1,107–1,823 |
| Daiwa Liberty CLUB Short Swing | 15 | 2.40–3.60 m | — | — | — |
| Daiwa Prime SURF T | 14 | 4.05–4.50 m | — | ¥15,000–17,800 | $140–160 |
| Daiwa LONG BEAM T | 14 | 3.85–4.50 m | — | ¥35,500–44,000 | $288–349 |
| Daiwa Liberty CLUB SURF T | 13 | 2.70–4.50 m | — | — | — |
| Shimano Holiday Spin Short Model Furidashi | 12 | 2.50–3.35 m | — | — | — |
| Daiwa Tournament SURF T | 10 | 4.05–4.25 m | — | ¥59,000–73,000 | $458–558 |
Showing 8 of 26 current series, most sizes first. Lure / head weight is the range of the makers' ratings across the sizes. Maker list prices in Japan, before tax — not the eBay price.
Rods · 26 series
More filters · length, packed length, weight, pieces, price
A series is shown when at least one of its sizes falls in the range you picked. Every figure is the maker’s published spec; unit conversions are ours.
No rod series match every filter. Try clearing one of them.
Other fishing styles
All fishing styles, including the Japan-only ones
Numbers at a glance
| Series | Sizes | Length / weight | Japan list price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfcasting | 26 | 234 | 2.40–5.30 m | ¥15,000–¥248,400 |
Total to your door (for the list price range above, with ¥5,000 shipping and estimated duty & tax): United States $140–$1,832 · United Kingdom £115–£1,498 · Germany €139–€1,765 · Australia A$204–A$2,470.
From the makers’ published specs and Japan list prices (before tax), converted at this month’s rates. Not eBay prices — the model pages show what is on eBay now.