Twenty years ago, I started surf fishing for big red drum with a hand-me-down fiberglass surf fishing rod that was yellowed with age and abuse. I fished for an entire year without catching a trophy ...

For most experienced anglers a decent "light surf" rod would be considered ... length right up to the old-school 13-15 foot H/D fibreglass or graphite rods. If you're a bit harsh on gear then ...