Interesting post Annie.
I can't pass up this teachable moment.........
You stated "...Needless to say, surf fishing without a stripping basket is rough stuff . Trying to get 20 ft of T-8 and 35 ft of shooting line up out of the surf with a 3 wt rod while the surf was either tangling the whole rig around my legs or alternating between pulling it out to sea or back to the shore while I was watching for the next big wave can take the fun out of anything..."
Forget what I think about baskets, this is a great example of why lighter rods can limit what you do in the surf. A heavier blank (heck even a 5-weight though 6 or 7 would be better) could have handled that line pick up no problem.
I know, I know, it's all a personal choice. Yes indeed it is. Stay safe out there my friend.
Cheers, Ken
Love the challenge...What try? No try. Just do!
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