My TOP 3 BEGINNER Surf Fishing Setups (Rod & Reel) for SoCal Beaches [Sav On Tackle]

In this episode I reveal my top 3 surf fishing setups (based on pricing tiers) for beginners who are interested in getting their first rod and reel. Please keep in mind that these combos are specific for SoCal beaches and are ideal for targeting our typical surf critters ie perch, croaker (yellowfin/corbina/spotfin), and halibut.

Huge thanks to my friend Anthony from Sav-On Tackle for making the time to share his expertise and knowledge, as well as staying late to allow me to film this episode. Be sure to check out Sav-On Tackle and ask for Anthony (its worth the wait!!) and let him know I sent ya. If Sav-On is not local to you, be sure to support your local tackle shop!!!

Sav-On Tackle
9917 Orr and Day Rd.
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670
Phone - [phone]

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Combos Revealed in this Video

Combo 1 - $80
Rod - 13 Fishing 7 ft, fast action ($50) [ask your local tackle shop for comparable rods at the same price point]
Reel - Daiwa Crossfire 2.5K ($30)

Combo 2 - $230
Rod - Phenix Feather 7'7" Medium ($160)
Reel - Daiwa Legalis 2.5K ($70)

Combo 3 - $290
Rod - Phenix Trifecta Lite 9' Medium Light ($190)
Reel - Daiwa Fuego LT 2.5K ($100)

[rodgalvez]

Sav-on-tackle is my go to tackle shop. They have everything you would possibly need and the staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable.

[bpach]

Man I live right by there. Crazy seeing places we always go to. They’ve always been great to us

[samsiryani]

Great advice for the beginner like me, thank you sir.

[ceezurx]

sav on tackle is my go to for anything i need for fishing. i grew up down the street. great customer service. shout out to jose in the back!

[SolheimVikings]

So glad I found your channel. I love your attitude to say the least. Thanks so much for sharing all of this with us. You’re a true gem of the community. This is a prime example of what an angler can be. You’re a true inspiration and family man! You’ve 100% earned my buy me a coffee subscription

[PHARRAOH]

Back in the early 80's I lived by Brea mall and we use to ride out bmx bikes out there to buy micro jigs. They were the only store that carried them at that point and never have been available on line, not that there was an on line back then. It was a 4 hour turn around trip but those jigs were black magic on crappie and bluegill at Laguna lake, tri city, la mirada, los coyotes, etc.

[asianbigmac]

Love the bloopers at the end... wish you did one for yellowtail/tuna rig set up... bass fishing set up... etc. (With price combos)

Great video

[Intheknow]

Great video Benjie!! I love supporting the smaller businesses as well instead of the big corporations!! Good information all around!!

[michaellorusso]

Does Sav-On Tackle ship their products ?

[orlandogarcia]

Bro I live close by Santa fee springs I will stop by this store and check it out looks nice 🤙🏼

[_beez]

For the $200 range, I love my 13 Fishing Fate Steel 9' Light paired with Shimano Nasci 2500. It's just a super nice feel in the hands, balances well, and extremely sensitive, awesome for light line c-rig. Other rods I own and use: Trifecta, Trifecta Pro, Trifecta Lite, Cousins Bill Varney, Justace Shore Winder, St. Croix Triumph, and Okuma SST. The Fate Steel is my favorite of the bunch next to the Justace.

[PHARRAOH]

Also bought a Kenkor sp3 there, bad ass rod. Maker retired 2 decades or more back, cant get them any more but I have 2, give me a hell yeah! I've spent enough money there to put the guys kids through college twice over!

[mariochavez]

I just went into sav on tackle. And they were super cool

[Texasbroski]

Love all the combos I would just do the 3000 size of daiwa fuego for the 3rd combo

[zarakikid]

My go to tackle store... friendly staff.

[mattswanson]

Yes please support local tackle shops!!

[diabetichoneybee]

Very good video, Benjie. Maybe a companion piece to this episode could be about fishing lines, tackle, gear, options for waders to wet wading, safety. Just a suggestion anyway. Cheers.

[michaellim]

Enjoyed the beepers Benjie! Good stuff!

[Diego_Xander]

love the video bro! haven’t really seen any saltwater anglers introduce different tier rods and reels like that, keep the 🔥 coming!

[GSteve]

Benjie, I noticed you use a Fuego 2500. Would you recommend that over a 3000 BG for perch and light striper/hali setup? I like the lightweight Fuego but not sure if it’ll hold up based on reviews about the reel flexing at the reel arm.