The X-Heavy Surf Conventional Heavers The X-Heavy "Heavers" are the big boys of the world… rods designed for casting big baits and/or fishing in heavy surf conditions. A true heaver is capable of casting 8 ounces + bait… and casting it with authority. There are a lot of rods out there that have lure ratings of 2-8 ounces, 3-8 ounces, etc. but they are simply too soft and can not competently cast a true 8 + bait and even 10 ounces + bait. Very few rods on the market today can. I've made that easy for you with my Heaver Combos… these rods handle that weight easily and are all exceptionally high-performance rods. If you are looking for a true heaver, your search has ended! Here they are: The Ultimate Conventional Heaver Heaver 1: Daiwa Saltiga SASURF30 on a James Tackle Custom 12'6" Rainshadow. Simply the best of the best in the heaver world. The Rainshadow blank is an incredible rod blank for throwing 8 + bait. At 12'6", 2-piece and rated 4-10 ounces, the Rainshadow is a superior high-performance blank that can't be beat. She loves to throw 6-8 + bait! I build my lifetime-warranted custom heirloom-quality Rainshadow using Fuji long-cast Alconite new concept guides, cork tape grips and the reel seat set at 32" from the tip of the butt to the center of the seat (if you have a different measurement you would like, call to order). The guides on the rod are positioned specifically for maximum casting efficiency with the Saltiga SASURF30. The sleek, clean Black wraps with Silver trim are in a word, sharp… but there is no additional charge for other colors. Daiwa revolutionized world with the amazing casting ability of the Saltiga Surf Casting reels. The rigid, precise bar stock machined aluminum body and spool of the Saltiga Surf allows zero flex and with the lightweight spool specifically designed for surf casters, it flies like no other. The Saltiga is built for the long haul… centrifugal breaks, 5.4:1 gearing, dual infinite anti-reverse, massive alloy gears and 7 CRBB corrosion proof bearings! This combo is easily capable of casting 800+ feet. Spooled with backing, 400 yards of 50# braid and a 20' shock leader, this combo is simply the best Heaver available. $899.99...................................................................................... Extreme Performance Conventional Heaver Heaver 2: Avet MXL6.0 MAG on a James Tackle Custom 12'6" Rainshadow. This is the same exact combo as above but using the time-tested, incredible-casting Avet MXL. The retrieval speed is ideal at 6.0:1 and after I mag the reel, it is tame and a missile casting reel. Avet reels without a mag conversion are simply out of control and backlash more than not. The bulk of casting performance comes from the rod's abilities… and this rod is as good as it gets. Set up for maximum casting with the Avet MXL, it is also capable of easily reaching out beyond 800'. This Rainshadow/Avet combo's performance is amazing! Spooled with backing, 400 yards of 50# braid and a 20' shock leader, this combo is simply one of the best Heavers available. $699.99...................................................................................... Versatile Performance Conventional Heaver Heaver 3: Avet MXL6.0 MAG on Shimano Tiralejo TRC12H2 What an exceptional combo! The new Shimano Tiralejo TRS12H2 offers exceptional versatility for every angler. With an adjustable counterbalance weight system (included!) and a movable reel seat to adjust to any angler's comfort and efficiency casting zone, the Tiralejo is the single most customizable rod on the market. The TCK 4 high-modulous graphite offers very light weight handling and extreme casting performance. 12' in length, 2-piece and rated 4-10 ounces… they are exceptional 6 to 8 ounce + bait rods. They also pack a lifetime warranty! Matched with the awesome Avet MXL6.0 MAG and loaded with backing, 400 yards of 50# braid and a shock leader, you can't miss the target with this combo! $589.99...................................................................................... Ballistic Conventional Heaver Heaver 4: Daiwa Saltiga Surf SASURF30 with Daiwa Saltiga Ballistic SA-BS35-405G. The all-new, lifetime-warranted Daiwa Saltiga Ballistic surf rods are simply amazing. Patterned somewhat from the Tiralejo rods, the new Ballistic rods come complete with the counterbalance weight system, Fuji "new concept" alconite guides, V-Flex ferrule system and the rods can throw either spinning or casting reels! The super-slim, ultra lightweight blanks are as easy handling as they get. The SA-BS35-405G is a 13'3", 3-piece rod that is rated 2-10 ounces, but hits it's sweet spot with 4-8 ounces. Matched with the incredible Daiwa Saltiga Surf SASURF30 and loaded with backing, 400 yards of 50# braid and a shock leader, this is an exceptionally high-performance combo! $799.99...................................................................................... Ballistic Value Conventional Heaver Heaver 5: Avet MXL6.0 MAG with Daiwa Saltiga Ballistic SA-BS35-405G. Same as Surf Spin 4 but with the mighty Avet MXL6.0 MAG loaded with backing, 400 yards of 50# braid and a shock leader, this is an exceptionally high-performance combo! $659.99...................................................................................... Performance and Value Conventional Heaver Heaver 6: Daiwa SL30SH with Tsunami TSTSC-1202XH. The awesome SL30SH… a king of the beach from coast to coast teamed with the exceptional performance of the awesome Tsunami Trophy series. What a high-performance combo! All the guys on my surf team have Tsunami rods and they rave about them constantly. The performance of the Tsunami is right up there with the high dollar rods… and build with quality components, they last for years and years. If you are looking for an extremely high performance combo without taking out the 2nd mortgage on the house… look no farther, this is the one. Loaded with backing, 400 yards of 50# braid and a shock leader, ready to hit the beach! $279.99...................................................................................... Most Popular Conventional Heaver Ever Heaver 7: Daiwa SL30SH with Tica UEHA836502C I have (literally) dozens and dozens and dozens of these combos out there…. Both the Daiwa SL30SH (affectionalteyl known as the SLOSH 30 and UEHA836502C are staples on the beach and when teamed together. It's a match made in heaven. You can spend all you want on a heaver, but you really won't be able to get much better than this for performance and you absolutely CAN NOT spend less than this and really throw an honest 8 + bait. Loaded with backing, 400 yards of 50# braid and a shock leader, ready to hit the beach! $259.99...................................................................................... The Runner-Up Most Popular Heaver Heaver 8: Daiwa SL30SH with Tica UEHA735002C Same as above but with the 11'6" rod that many find much more manageable and castable. The Tica TC2 series of surf rods were the first on the market to set the pace for extreme-performance rods without the jaw-dropping price tag. These rods have been casting unbelievable distances from years. Matched with the awesome SL30SH and loaded with backing, 400 yards of 50# braid and a shock leader, this is an exceptionally high-performance combo without tapping the kid's college fund! Your casting performance will be right up there with anyone else on the beach, guaranteed! You absolutely CAN NOT spend less than this and really throw an honest 8 + bait. $259.99......................................................................................