Okuma Rockaway SP replacing my Hawaiian Custom 1072? 

Between you and Benjie Kim, there won’t be any perch left for the rest of us haha

Thanks for the breakdown Ed, good info.

I had a feeling you weren't giving up the Hawaiian custom! I love mine thanks to you bro! Can't wait to see the adjustments on the Okuma! 🤙🏽

We west coast surf folks like to shoulder tuck or hip rest our rod butts. But in actuality, long butt rods are meant to be straddled, tucked safely next to our “sinkers” to help reduce elbow, shoulder fatigue.

Hell yea! Congrats on the striper!

How exciting is this video? I am giddy with excitement! I had bought a Rockaway reel a few months ago and just last month bought a Rockaway RH 12' rod so I was very excited to see your input on these combos. I did notice you mentioned memory on the cast, you hit the nail on the head, so far I am casting higher than farther, the rod tip is a bit stiff so I have to change my cast release to gain distance. I will say this was also my first fishing trip on the Heybike Brawn, which worked well in the sand. Keep up the GREAT work Edward, we are rooting for you brudder!

I have the 10' rockaway sp. I love it! I throw both the Carolina and plug wit it

I've heard a lot about this rod. Birthday is two weeks away! Can't wait!

Enjoyed the vid. Interested in the Okuma rods. Cut em up and let's see the hauls... Being able to place the bait where I want it is important for the rod I want to buy.🐟

Lookin good bro!

I have both a 12' Rockaway and an 11' SP. I like the SP in calmer water, but super happy with both. Cheers, Okuma bros!

Interesting observation on the Rockaway vs the Hawaiian. I noticed the same thing, I was more accurate with Rockaway. Both seem to have their advantages. 😊 great video.

Wanted a good permanent match reel for my 1072 just like yours. Yes, I took your advice as a Stradic, but there are many out there. Choose the 20-model 4000 SW a Japan import hopefully dark blue. Just got the SP not used yet only a week. I watch all the time and love your videos and ideas.

great comparison. nice work here. Looking toward to the mods!

Hell yeah looking forward on hows the rock away sp cut

I have that rod beautifully made feels lite and gets istdone

Sp stands for special purpose according to Okuma.

Ive recently got the Daiwa saltist westcoast in 9'6" med fast, I wanted a 10+ footer but might need to add this to my wish list.

Love this. I have these rods plus others wondering how this sp compares to the 12 foot, 4oz Rockaway original as own and use Carolina as you plan. Love my Hawiaiin 5' 9"" almost the same reach.

I use a shorter rod tip section which is firmer for tossing into the wind. This way you have the original and a specialty condition tip. Fly rod anglers do this with rods quite often, just adapting the same for the surf conditions. Nice striper, that's a true blue striper will full lines vs the hybrid variety

I'm 6'1 and the 10' has always been great for me. I have the 10' Ra-s, but the sp is even better for me

The SP version of the rockaway I found to be a little light and too parabolic. I do however love the regular rockaway rods. I had the sp and regular, and returned the sp for a lighter version of the regular rockaway for surf fishing.

Yo bro you picked up my pole!! They replace it when you break it🤘✌️🤙 Okuma baby

Hey Hook2Cook - just viewed this vid! Lots of stuff to like... first, love your "Shop" button that pops up during the vid (how'd you do that?); 2) your comments are always insightful and you your content is always well-planned which are enormously helpful and educational - anyone should get excited to get out on the surf once viewing your vids; 3). great idea about removing a few inches from the bottom of the butt... a friend of my father in-law built a custom rod for men when I got back into the surf.... starting with a 10' Calstar blank (fiberglass back in the 90's!), he removed 1-foot of the bottom blank for a 9-ft rod. Man, that was a durable and beautiful rod. It could handle up to 6 oz and heavy surf (Pt Reyes North Beach and South beach) and easily handled any striper in the surf. The reel seat was place a bit lower to in order to take advantage of the rod's backbone. It sat on my hip comfortably with the rod tip not too high...and the tip was very sensitive... I was so used to heavy surf gear of any Dad's generation... Filipino, raised in Hawaii...came to the mainland after being discharged after WWII.... so, I am really looking forward to that future vid! I am hoping to get down towards your neck of the woods this summer as I slide into semi-retirement.... love all your vids and the sense of Ohana you bring to the community you share in a selfless way! I am 63 and my bother is now approaching 70, but youthful in our minds! I want to take him down to SLO environs.... pretty much know which beaches to check out but any suggestions on rockfish locations. We both have knee replacements so we don't "hop" as well aqs our days past... anyway - stay with your passions... they keep us alive! Peace bro... I make a decent pot of chicken adobo too.... any events planned down there this summer? ok - out for now... peace! Love and aloha to your crew! Matt

Thanks!

Just received the Rockaway SP 10’ yesterday, put two small BSP within a few hours of receipt. Definitely sensitive tip and beefier than the trifecta light. Unsure about butt length, will need to fish it more to see if I need to modify like you have done.

They r good....I have one 10ft sp m+

Ya, motor oil & root beer are pretty much the only 2 colors I throw for surf perch… never fails!

Awesome video. What rod & reels are you using for surf fishing striped bass?

I actually started off with a Rockaway SP before the Hawaiian custom. I use the Rockaway as more of a finesse rod...casting from jetties or anywhere where there is a distinct danger of snagging with rocks poking out of the water. The HC rod I use mostly for open beaches and for the most part with a C-Rig or sometimes I post it with a fish finder rig to let it sit a bit (has to be a calm day though). I do use plugs for both rods..just seems easier with the Rockaway yet doesn't get a much distance as the HC using the same effort. Overall I bring both rods with me at all times...both are good.

Great info. I was looking at the Hawaiian Custom today and I'm glad i got to watch your video. I plan on paring it with a Shimano Nasci 5000. What reel is the all metal one you where using on this video?

I love the size and layout of the Hawaiian Custom. My only worry is how far I can push it with the bigger fish.

Sheeesh 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 nice striper

Would be nice(r) if Okuma made rod handle say 3-6 inches shorter and still was 10-11foot rod. While is nice as is especially price wise yet still not quite dialed in on West Coast perch fishing as we'd hope. Nice video BTW- have been considering those, just not quite sure as of yet.

The best line set up to get the longest cast is 15lb braided line to 25lb fluorocarbon

Yes please,we are waiting for the cutting of the SP.any link for the SP rods?

What part of California are you from or fish in mainly cause here in NorCal we get surf stripes pretty commonly and have to move towards Santa Cruz/ Monterey bay for surf buts. My main beach is Stinson beach and it’s nothing but perch and stripes in spring and summer.

I’ve been wishing for striper for ever. Where were you fishing?

I remember you being a big proponent on using the phenix trifecta lite. Its been fun watching you now gravitate to stronger surf gear. What do you think about shorter lighter setups such as 7'3" inshore rods? I am currently looking at Zenaq Fokeeto Twitch and the Century Weapon Mag. Do you or any of your viewers have any experience with these rods?

Have you ever tried the dark matter surf rod ? yes its expensive but if you buy from Okuma with the shipping direct newest model same price on sale free shipping and weird very parabolic

Thanks for making these videos. I bought the Hawaiian Custom after watching this video and caught a 31” striper my first time out. What size reel would you recommend pairing with this rod? I was thinking about the Daiwa Saltist 3000, but not sure if it’s too small.

I think the Rockaway SP 11’ would be rad for cut bait and weight on the reef for rock fish. I’ve been looking for something that weighs less for that. Might be perfect if it’s really durable. As soon as I picked up the rod in my hand I could tell I wouldn’t want to use it for sandy beach fishing. Too fast action imo. And overkill power wise IMO. The Hawaiian custom is hard to beat on the sandy beach. Ed casts so far with that rod, and it lands fish. I’m now experimenting with the Okuma SST 10’6” M to see how it compares. 👏🎣🐟

I wouldn't cut the butt end of the rod because it will mess with the balance of the rod. It will become very tip heavy and the won't feel comfortable.

I have the 11 foot rockaway it works for me the only issue i have is it wont fit in the trunk of my civic

Useful video. What size reel were you using for the rockaway?

What beaches do you fish in socal ?

What is your favorite rod and reel set up for surf perch fishing? What size Van Staal do you like to match up with your rods?

I have the Okuma 10ft sp surf the butt end is 6inch too long

So I wanted to ask where you get that jacket that you wear. I know you put a link in the description in one of your other videos,but I don't remember which one.

Can't find the Okuma Hawaiian Custom 1072 rod anywhere?

Do you have a link for you buddies app?

what rod power?

I'm going to try to get my seat handle moved down 6 inches today without cutting it

32:41 Yes please! Would love if you could make a tutorial vid of how you’re going to cut off a piece of the butt section so we can do it too lol

Hawaiian Custom all day chief! Unless you a Punani… lol 🤙🏾

What reel would you recommend on the Hawaiian custom?

Oceano?

From salt to fresh water. He can do it all

🤝🎣🐟🤙☕

Don't mind me asking what beach your at?

The okuma sp is a MF it is stiff in the middle and it feels exactly like a stiff wip on the hooksets and casting you can only flick it not wip it out there to get the longest distance the best weight to get out the farthest is 30 grams or 1oz

They say that if you’re going let the fish go, then you shouldn’t grab or stick your fingers in the gills. This actually damages the fish’s gills. This is how the fish breathes and how the fish obtains oxygen. Let’s not hurt any fish so that way we can catch it again next time ok. Great day of fishing. God is great 🙏🏼✨

I have a Rockaway 11 ft ultralight with a BG 3500 what reel are paired with

Love my Okuma Hawiian, but the sensitivity actually took getting used to. Every dam thing felt like a bite. Anyway, when did you take the video? Not edit. Asking. For a friend.