Amatuer

Thanks everyone.

Interesting, I thought the longer rod would give more distance but that seem not to be the case. I did thought about cutting the butt back a bit but as fifis101 indicated the longer butt is for greater casting power so I can't really cut it back.

I feel more comfortable with the 14ft so I migth go with the 14ft and use good quality line and work on my technique as benno573 suggested.

rinkerdink - I have never heard of a Century TTLDSM until now, from what i could find on google, it looks good. I will have to look into this further.

Thanks for all your suggestions

Anyone?

Hi Everyone

Has anyone owned or used a Daiwa Sensor 16ft surf rod? If you have, is it comfortable to use and how is the casting distance? I have held the rod in the shop and I like the look and feel of the rod but the butt seem a bit long and I am worry it might be uncomfortable hold the rod for long time (over 3 hrs fishing).

Also does anyone know how much further you can cast with a 16ft rod compare to a 14ft rod? I currently have a 12ft but I want a bit more casting distance so I am looking at a 14ft and a 16ft. The 16ft is cost lot more than the 14ft so I just want to get an idea of how much more distance I can get for the extra $ (and I am asuming here that I will get more distance from the longer long).

Thanks

Tim