Thanks for the review. I bought my 9'"6 with a Penn Fisher 4500 after watching this review. I love it. Cast as almost as far as my 12' Ugly with Abu 7000 no line leveler. Just ordered the 10'6" with a Diawa BG 4500. Can't wait to go plugin in the Padre Island National Sea Shore(PINS).

I have the 10’6 and have to say it’s a sweet rod and casts very far. It has become my go-to rod.

@josephcha1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@minicopilot1I can't seem to decide between these two rods. I'll be casting 5/8 oz up to 2 1/4. In your opinion, which of these rods can cast lighter lures better?

always like Lou's opinions on equipment

I'm a beginner, what reel do you recommend pairing with this rod? And is the 9'6" rod better for bucktails? Any good videos/ information out there on pairing reels and rods?

Lou, how does the rod work with pencil poppers?

hi, do you have any thoughts on the Tsunami Airwave Elite Blue Water Spinning (heavy) rod?

Thanks Lou!

What size VS did you use?

Can anyone tell me how many OZs the 10,6 rod Weighs

Hi whats the reel used to attached to the rod?

hey lou what are your thoughts on keeping a setup in a hot car in the summer? do you cover it from the sun?

How does this compare to the Okuma Rockaway?

Sir if the all rods you show very good rods what is the best rod for surf I wish if I have answer

I have the 9-6 anybody know what is the tip guide size I need to replace my tip do to a broken guide thanks I hope anybody knows

Always enjoy the reviews and tips

1:29 the old dude using it for a walking stik, HILARIOUS!!!!

@michaeloshea3090

2 жыл бұрын

That old dude might teach you a thing or two about surf fishing.

On a 902 what would be the best choice of reel ?

what rod would be good as an all around rod? looking for something that i can throw bucktails and sp minnows up to diamond jigs, darters and poppers

@Distantttt

6 жыл бұрын

Efface this. also depends on how much money you’re willing to spend

I have an 8'8" and I like it better than my odm 9 footer. It's all about the hype.

Dartas.. Poppa's will be good with this roawd.

@secretjourney4815

4 жыл бұрын

6" Bahwmas, two an tree eights dahhtaz

Nice starter rod or to just throw in the car! Been surf fishing 15 years this is the nicest rod I own...

@ThatGuy-vm4ju

9 жыл бұрын

Im new to surf rod's all I used in the past was Ugly stik's and I wanted to step it up a bit and was looking at Tsunami Airwave Elite So this is just a started rod? what other name brands would you say are better and around the same price?

@Sagittarius-88

9 жыл бұрын

Yovani Cruz Take a look at the St. Croix Mojo Surf series of rods. They're a bit more money that the Airwave Elite, but they're definitely a good product. They come in numerous sizes, though you get some options in the 9' and 10' 6" spinning rods. The 9' offers a 3/4 - 4, as well as a 1 - 4 rating. The 10' 6" also comes in 3/4 - 4, but the heavier model is rated 2 - 6. The 3/4 - 4 rods have a much softer tip. Those are the ones I purchased, and I'm quite happy with them.

@risenflame

9 жыл бұрын

I have a Mojo and am selling it and purchasing an airwave. It may be because I purchased the 9ft 1-4, but I hate the way it feels, too heavy for sp minnows, 1oz bucktails, etc (no sensitivity) but just falls apart with anything over about 2.5-3oz- just mush. I fished it 93 days (>500hours) last year and can't wait to get rid of the thing. Going with the MH 10' 6" model airwave, held it at a local show, very nice rod should be perfect for my needs. the 11' 4" will be added to the arsenal as well for inlet bucktail, big eels, etc.

@adrenalinam1021

8 жыл бұрын

+greenmtnman so the 9.6 ft u didnt like it or the mojo i got confuse

@adrenalinam1021

8 жыл бұрын

+adrenalina m do u recommend the 9.6 m

Great video, watched some years ago when was planning to buy one of these rods. Now I am definitelly getting one... but now I see thery put out a new rod series, the SaltX Surf. Do you know how they compare? I see the newer - SaltX Surf - have maybe better components - reel seat, guides - in the SaltX, maybe the blank is different (better?) too. I haven't found any website that compare them side by side son don't really know real differences. I see the price is about $80-100 for comparable models. Something I don't like is that in some websites they describe the features, they mention the rod weigth for the Airwave Elite but not for the SaltX, and you know weigth is important when you are casting for a long time. If we ignore the price difference, do you have any advice, any inclination for any of them? I would say blank difference is most imprtant for me... but don't really know how they compare. Thanks for your advice!

@SurfcastersJournal

3 жыл бұрын

the best bet is going to store...we are big fans of al their product as we feel you are getting huge value for your money but no rod will suit everyone

@jaimef69

3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfcastersJournal I would definitely go to a store to have a feel of the rods... but you don't find it here in Australia.

@SurfcastersJournal

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaimef69 oh shit!!!!

How would you compare the 9'6'' airwave elite to the St. Croix Mojo 9'.

@grandwonder5858

5 жыл бұрын

Airwave: Costs less, better sensitivity, more durable, and higher qualityMojo: Costs more, less sensitivity, less durable, and lower qualityPlus: Tsunami will replace any broken rod you may have no questions asked! Not so with St Croix!My honest opinion since I own both!

@louisperez2915

4 жыл бұрын

Grand Wonder do you still use the 9’ 6” airwave elite surf rod? How has it held up?

Do you think this rod can be used in Hawaii for plugging light plugs and poppers (2/3.5 ounce lures) for Ulua or GT (Giant Trevally) about 10-15 pounds?

@mistermatsuda

6 жыл бұрын

Too soft. Go with a St. Croix Mojo 9' 1-4 oz. with at least a 6K Shimano Gosa or Spheros SW. That rod is stiff. You'll land some GTs with the Tsunami as long as the site doesn't have a lot structure. Usually GTs like structure. Even that setup is tough if you hook a large one.

@mayjahcon4662

6 жыл бұрын

mistermatsuda you from Hawaii? But yah that’s what I was thinking but I’m planning on buying a light plugging set up for smaller papio from shore and a heavier setup for some big boys of the ledges at kaena point. Maybe like a tiralejo and a twin power still up in the air tho

@mistermatsuda

6 жыл бұрын

I'm born and raised on Oahu. Tiralejo is good. But small papio from shore doesn't entail 2-3.5 oz. lures my man. For that, just go with a med. heavy steelhead rod 3/4 - 1 oz. lead or lure.

@mayjahcon4662

6 жыл бұрын

mistermatsuda I feel u on that I get the tica steelhead use it for nene moi papio etc. I feel u on what u trying for say I just starting off in the plugging game lolz I don’t know what for get pretty set on a twin power tho but as of right now just a rod?

@mistermatsuda

6 жыл бұрын

Tiralejo is good to go. Quality, you can get it locally, and a good warranty. Good luck bruddah!

$200 rod is a beginners rod? Must be nice.

The guides on these rods are low budget Fuji . The airwave elite rods do perform well in wind on casting. I am totally dissatisfied with the casting distance on the 9' 6'' and 10'6'' it's most likely the guide ring material . I called the Tsunami Company they told me to sell them. The new salt X rod uses better guides it may cast better . Do not buy the airwave elite !!! Never go with cheap guides . The Surfcaster Journal needed to test these rods for casting distance in a strong side winds and wind in face. then give a review.

@gmc54850

3 жыл бұрын

Revised guides do not perform well under high wind conditions stop testing rods under no wind with conditions