Star Paraflex Surf Rods Review

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Star Paraflex Surf Rods Reviews

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Great rod!!

Derek
3 years ago

Had two of these in 10’ casting and one in 11’ casting. Can not beat these for the price! Quality is 2nd to none.

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Nice Surf Rod

Rick
3 years ago

A bit stiff, but once accustomed to the action it can cast a great distance.

Very versatile

Curtis M.
3 years ago

I can throw lures as light as a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110 a long way when I'm covering ground on the beach, then when I want to kick back with my wife and drink a few cold ones I can get my sand spike, rig up a high-low with a 2-4 oz pyramid sinker and fish from my beach chair.

You can never go wrong with Star Rods

Michael
4 years ago

I've been using Star Rods for over 10 years! I added the 10'6" two piece to my arsenal and it's become one of my go-to surf rod for Stripers in MTK to big rays and sand bar shark in Dewey Beach! The two pieces makes it easy to pack up and head to your next day on the water!

Excellent quality for the price

Tim S.
4 years ago

I purchased the 8' model and paired it with the Penn Slammer III 4500 for late night jetty fishing. I missed a few fish during the first outing (not blaming the rod, obviously I have to take some ownership for it). The rod was stiffer than the 9' St. Croix Mojo I was used, however as I warmed up to the Star Paraflex, it blows the Mojo out of the water. It handles BIG blues and quality read more stripers. I have nothing but great things to say about STAR.

Star Paraflex 11

Zane
5 years ago

Got this rod for casting BIG topwater plugs at Blacktip sharks here in South Florida. It has performed
very well and handles the sharks very nicely. I also use it in the inlets to drift baits for sharks.
Mind you, we are talking about sharks pushing 150lbs! Blacktips will put to test any rod used on
them. The casting is unreal! Ala "Para" Flex. Whips the big lures read more to the moon. Light enough to
cast without getting much fatigue. I tag sharks for NOAA, so it is important to use gear that gets
the job done. The Paraflex is a winner in my book.

10 ft, 1 1/2-5oz: Good Surf Rod

David
6 years ago

I recently used this rod for the first time on a trip to OBX. It performed great! Using it with light bait rigs for sea mullet and drum, It handled 2 1/2-5 oz. sinkers very well. It may be a little stiff for the lower end of its range, but it cast very well for me. The rod is light and sensitive, yet has plenty of backbone. I thoroughly enjoyed fishing with it. I landed several read more slot red and black drum as well as a few small sharks with no issues. Very pleased with the quality and performance. I have several Ticas (which I like) and while the Star is a little more expensive I believe its worth the extra $.

Great Rod

Michael
6 years ago

Bought this for my grandfather, absolutely loves it.

AWESOME LOOKING ROD

CRAIG
6 years ago

PURCHASED THIS ROD TO MOUNT THE NEW STAR S7000 REEL TO. SEEMS AWESOME. HAVE NOT FISHED YET AND MAY NOT GET TO THIS SEASON, DUE TO STRETCHED TENDONS IN MY LEFT FOOT. I'M SURE IT WILL BE A GREAT CASTING ROD AND SEEMS TO HAVE THE BACKBONE OF A BROOM STICK.

Nice Rod but has issues

Johan
8 years ago

Just got this Star Paraflex 10-6 Casting rod. It has a nice fit and finish but mine arrived with the third guide slightly out alignment.

Very Good bait rod

Jim
8 years ago

My first Star rod. Bought it December 2014. I like its thin diameter for its power and strength. Handled 5 ft brown sharks easily. The rating up to 9 oz is a bit high. I consider 5 oz and a bunker chunk or 6 oz and a clam to be sweet spot. It will lob 4-5 oz and a bunker head. Action is more moderate than fast which I like. I find that a long sweeping cast motion is needed to read more properly load the rod due to the moderate action. Hardware and finish are good for price. Very comparable to st croix mojo line. Didn't come with butt cap so added a doorknob. I would consider buying another.

11' 3-8 oz casting

Jim
9 years ago

Used as a bait rod for stripers blues and sharks. Rod is more of a moderate action than fast. Requires a slow long sweeping cast to load the rod properly. 4-5 oz is sweet spot with a bunker chunk. 6 oz maximum with small bait. Throws well over 120 yards with 25 mono . Small diameter for the length and strength of the rod makes it easy to handle. Good quality rod and components. read more Whipped a lot of big bluefish and several brown sharks to 5 feet.

Great rod - good value

Rick M.
10 years ago

I've used Star Rods for many years and the 11 foot Paraflex Surf Rod doesn't disappoint! Lots of backbone to launch your lure or bait, without sacrificing tip sensitivity. Great rod - I highly recommend!

Star Paraflex Surf Rod

Joseph
10 years ago

This rod was surprising as soon as I unwrapped it. The construction, attention to detail is excellent. I haven't put it threw its peaces yet, I have cast it a little and it casts like a dream.

Star Paraflex - BIG Bang for Bucks !!

John
10 years ago

This is a great surf rod - it casts well , subdues fish quickly , and is superbly built in USA with quality components . It is tough and durable , and coping well with the rigors of rock and jetty fishing . All in all , great bang for buck ; with a lifetime warranty . This rod has exceeded all of my expectations in all respects , and I will be buying another Paraflex model in the read more near future . These rods are way better than any of the over-priced junk available in Aussie tackle shops , and importing from Tackle Direct [ several orders to date ] is a pleasure !
Star are an excellent rod builder , and the Paraflex are superb rods indeed . Highly recommended .

Star Paraflex Surf Rods Questions and Answers

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Asked by Karim 3 years ago

What’s the most braided line diameter can be loaded on the 9ft rod lure rating 1-4 oz?

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

This rod is rated for up to 25 lb. test mono, which is equivalent to roughly 80-100 lb. test for braid, but that's a little overkill for that rod. Depending on what reel you intend to match with this rod, you'd be fine going with braid anywhere from 20-40

Asked by thanh 9 years ago

could you tell me individual lengths of the 2 pieces of the rods?PLEASE PFS1225S90 STA-0356

Customer Service 9 years ago

The handle section is 40 inches long and the guide section is 74 inches.

Asked by kyle 9 years ago

what is the warranty on the star paraflex surf rods

Brandon 9 years ago

Hello Kyle. These rods come with a limited lifetime warranty straight from Star. Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions.

Asked by Kevin 7 years ago

Which one will fit with tsunami shield 6000 the best for pier fishing

Donald 7 years ago

The Star Paraflex Surf Rod 10'6'' MH rod would pair nicely with the Tsunami Shield 6000.

Asked by Pj 7 years ago

Which rod would pair with a penn slammer3 5500?

Devon 7 years ago

All of the 9',10',10'6", and 11" would pair well with a Slammer III 5500.

Asked by Riyad Ku 7 years ago

Are these rods made in USA?

Tyler 7 years ago

Riyad, Hello they are made in China

Asked by D. 6 years ago

What is the weight of the 11 foot (PFS1530S11)?

Donald 6 years ago

The weight of the PFS1530S11 is 14.4 oz.

Asked by Zack 6 years ago

Would the 8ft one piece pair well with a 4500 slammer 3? What is the weight on the 8’ one piece?

Devon 6 years ago

The Slammer III 4500 would be a great match for the 8' Paraflex. Because the rod is currently not in stock, I cannot put one on our scale to find out the weight, but I can assure you that the Paraflex is a relatively light weight surf rod and is very wel

Asked by Nate 6 years ago

What is the weight of the 11 ft and 12 ft casting rods? Also what is the buttt diameter of each?

Donald 6 years ago

We have the 11' in stock and the weight of it is 15.2 oz.

Asked by Nate 6 years ago

What is the butt diameter of the 11 ft. casting rod?

Donald 6 years ago

The butt diameter for the Star PFS1540C11 Paraflex Surf Rod is 3 1/4 inches.

Asked by Miguel 6 years ago

Which of these rods would look and balance the best with a Penn Clash 6000 ? Thanks

Donald 6 years ago

The Star PFS1020S106 Paraflex Surf Rod would balance well with the Penn Clash 6000. Casting lures or bait would be great to use with this setup.

Asked by Jason 6 years ago

Would the 9 ft rod pair well with a Penn Slammer III 3500? Also it seems like the butt cap is unfinished...why is there no cap?

Donald 6 years ago

The Star PFS1225S90 Paraflex Surf Rod would balance well with the Penn Slammer 3500 and the image is cut off right at the cap. The two would be versatile for you, fishing side banks jetties and more. The 9' star rod does have a cap located at the bottom o

Asked by George 6 years ago

Will this rod work well with the van staal vm 150?

Donald 6 years ago

The Star PFS1020S106 Paraflex Surf Rod would be a great rod to pair with the VM 150 for your surf fishing needs.

Asked by Mike 4 years ago

Is there an advantage in buying the Star 11’ Paraflex surf spinning rod over the less expensive Shimano Speedmaster of the same size?

B. Smith 4 years ago

Hello Mike, <p><br /></p><p>The only 'advantage' the Paraflex has over the SpeedMaster is it is rated to handle 2 more ounces in regards to lure weight. </p><p><br /></p><p>Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions! </p>

Asked by Karim 3 years ago

What’s the max braided line weight can a 9 ft 1-4 oz lure rating handle?

TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

It is listed at 12-25# test for a mono rating. i would only increase those numbers by 5% for braided line on this rod

Asked by Arun Rajhansa 5 years ago

What would pair nice with my 6k Saragossa? I planning on throwing 1.5-3oz flairhawks and jigs for snook.

Bernie 5 years ago

The 8 or 9 foot Star Paraflex Surf Rod would be perfect for the 6000 Saragosa

Asked by Alex 3 years ago

What would be a good long distance spinning reel for surf fishing in South Florida using the 11 foot PFS1530S11 rod? Would be for pompano, permit, snook, blacktip sharks etc. Thank you!

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

The best reel for that rod would be the Shimano Saragossa 8K or the Penn Slammer III 6500 or 7500. Both of these reels have adequate line capacity and enough power to handle the species you intend on targeting. <p><br /></p><p>https://www.tackledirect.com

Asked by Joseph 3 years ago

Would the 9 foot model work with the 200 van staal VSX or maybe the 150 VSX?

Paul Olah 3 years ago

Both the 150 and 200 size reels will pair well with this rod.

Asked by Samuel Ebert 3 years ago

is the 8ft good for a 6000 saragossa and is 40 ib braid good for the rod? also can ur handle big tarpon and snook off piers bridges etc…

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Samuel,<p>Fishing for big snook and tarpon off bridges and piers with a Shimano Saragosa 6000, I would pair it with the 9ft Star Paraflex surf spinning rod PFS1225S90 with 30lb braid.  This will get you more line capacity and a little more backbone for ha

Asked by John 3 years ago

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Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

John,<p>Unfortunately the Star Paraflex Surf rod PFS2050C12 is discontinued and no longer available.  The St. Croix Mojo Surf MSC120HMF2 would be a comparable rod to be able to cast 12oz.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you wit

Asked by Answer 2 years ago

What reel should I pair on my 9 ft I need a reel I can use on the beach for big tarpon and tor fishing thr mullet run

Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

Blake,<p>To pair with your Star Paraflex 9ft, the Shimano Ultegra XTD surf spinning reel ULT14000XSD.  As is has plenty of drag and gives to excellant casting distance with the long spool.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you wi

Asked by Ron 2 years ago

What is the action of the 9 foot medium power rod? Fast? Moderate-fast? Moderate?

Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Ron. The Star Paraflex Surf rods are reported to have a fast to moderate fast action. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

Asked by Chris 7 years ago

What's the rod weight for 9 foot with lure rating 1-4 oz?

Bernie 7 years ago

This rod is 10.4 oz in weight

Asked by TC 6 years ago

9' Paraflex is it a 50/50 or 70/30 split?

Bernie 6 years ago

Hello TC, the paraflex is a 70/30 split

Asked by Dan 6 years ago

I'm interested in the 11' 3-8oz spinning model and will normally use it with 4-6 oz and bait. I have a lot of 2 oz lures though and would and would like to know if I can expect to cast them as well as I would with a rod that has a 2 oz rating. I'll be u

Bernie 6 years ago

The 2 oz lures wouldn't cast as well as say a 3-4 oz lure. The rod wouldn't load properly.

Asked by Dan 5 years ago

Any idea when the 11' spinning model will be available? I've been waiting for months.

Bernie 5 years ago

The 11 foot spinning has been discontinued.

Asked by john 5 years ago

How much does the 10' model weigh?

Bernie 5 years ago

12.2 oz's

Asked by Marlon 5 years ago

What style/type of guides are on the 8’ paraflex?

Bernie 5 years ago

Fuji Low Rider and K-Frame tangle free guides with Alconite rings

Asked by CJ 5 years ago

I recently got a penn ssv 10500 and will be spooling it with 65lb braid and was wondering what a good heavier surf rod would be

Bernie 5 years ago

A good heavy surf rod would be the Penn prevail 12 foot model