Any experience with Barrett Shark surf rod??

Officerstanley

Button Buck
Looking to get a new surf rod for sharks and maybe big drum. Anyone ever try this Barrett shark surf rod? I know they are 13 ft and rated to 16 oz so plenty strong for 8 n bait style. Any opinions on them?

Thanks
 

nccatfisher

Old Mossy Horns
Contributor
Not familiar with that particular rod but I can tell you any good heaver that can handle 8+ and bait and a big drum will be just fine with a shark long as it has plenty of butt so you can get comfortable working the fish.

I surf fished for them for years and what you are going to be concerned about is reels with good drag systems and line capacity.
 

CRC

Old Mossy Horns

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Justin

Old Mossy Horns
If you’re looking to throw 8n chunk with a 13fter look at CTS 1306-1307s. It takes a mans man to load up a 1307 with 8nbait.
 
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