Terry Thomas
11-27-2009, 10:58 AM
I purchased the Beulah 7/8 Surf Rod last summer with the intentions of using it this season on Eagle and Pyramid Lakes. I have had two sessions so far on Eagle Lake and I am quite impressed with the rod's performance. The Surf Rods were designed for the windy surf conditions where longer casts can be required. I figured that this combination might also work in our winter conditions on two of my favorite lakes. These are not the same tapers as on the Beulah Switch Rods. I think they are a little faster with more power in the butt section. I found that I can cast further with the rod, however, the ability to make longer casts in heavy winds was my most surprising find in this rod. I set the rod up with Rio Outbound Short WF-10 lines. In the mornings I fished a full floater and after the sun was up I fished O.S. with an intermediate tip. The O.B.-S. with the intermediate tip really pushes through the wind. I haven't tried to fish any sinking lines with the rod yet. For Pyramid, I think I will try the Outbound Short WF-10 with a type 6 tip. With slow strips I think this should keep the line on the bottom. Only testing will tell for sure. I do know that standing on a ladder and casting this rod will be a lot of fun. Using two hands when casting all day seems to lighten the pressure on my old body. Anyway, I thing it's a pretty nice rod that can be used in conditions other than the surf.