Experience the ultimate inshore fishing performance with Okuma Hawaiian Custom B Spinning Rods. These rods, designed and built by local fishermen using cutting-edge technology, are tailored for specific species and regions, making them perfect for Hawaiian shore-based anglers and California surf fishing. Trust in the expertise and passion of local anglers with the updated and improved Okuma Hawaiian Custom B Series Rods, built to satisfy your craving for the perfect catch. Elevate your game with versatile lengths and designs for whipping, chasing Menpachi, plugging, and sliding for Ulua.

Key Features:

• Designed by Local Fishermen: Built using cutting-edge technology tailored for specific species and regions
• Versatile Length Options: 8'6" to 14'0" models for various fishing applications
• Medium-Heavy to Heavy Power: 8-20 lb to 50-100 lb line ratings for different target species
• Split Butt Design: Reduces weight and improves overall balance
• Zirconium Guide Inserts: Smooth line flow for braided or monofilament lines
• ALPS-316 Stainless Steel Guides: Durable construction for long-lasting performance
• TPE Foam Grips: Comfort and durability during extended fishing sessions
• 2-Piece Construction: Easy transport and storage

California Surf Fishing Applications:

Surf Fishing:

• Why It Works: The rods' lengths (8'6" to 14'0") and medium-heavy to heavy power ratings are ideal for long-distance casting from California's beaches, piers, or rocky shores. The split butt design and zirconium guide inserts ensure smooth line flow for braided or monofilament lines, critical for casting heavy lures or baits into the surf.
• Target Species: Surfperch, corbina, barred perch, halibut, and striped bass
• Technique Details: Use models like the HWM-S-1072MHb (10'7", 8-20 lb line, 1/2-2 oz lures) for casting soft plastics, swimbaits, or metal spoons into the surf zone. The longer 12'0"-14'0" models excel for reaching deeper troughs or beyond breaking waves.
• California Locations: Ideal for beaches like Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, or San Diego's Mission Bay, where long casts are needed to reach feeding fish

Popping and Surface Lure Fishing:

• Why It Works: The shorter, heavier models (e.g., HWP-S-832MHb, 8'3", 30-65 lb line, 30-160 g lures) are specifically designed for popping, with the backbone to throw large surface lures and handle explosive strikes. The rods' fast to moderate-fast tapers provide the responsiveness needed for working poppers or stickbaits.
• Target Species: Yellowtail, bonito, and occasionally tuna or dorado (mahi-mahi) when they move closer to California's coastal waters
• Technique Details: Use large poppers or stickbaits (30-200 g) with the 8'3" popping models for aggressive surface presentations. The rods' ALPS-316 stainless steel guides and TPE foam grips ensure durability and comfort during high-energy retrieves.
• California Locations: Effective around Southern California's Channel Islands or coastal kelp beds (e.g., La Jolla, Point Loma) where pelagics like yellowtail feed near the surface

Specifications Table:

All models are 2-piece rods for easy transport and storage.

Ideal Applications:

• California surf fishing for surfperch, corbina, halibut, and striped bass
• Hawaiian shore-based fishing for Ulua, Menpachi, and reef species
• Long-distance casting from beaches, piers, or rocky shores
• Popping and surface lure fishing for yellowtail and bonito
• Whipping, plugging, and sliding techniques
• Coastal kelp bed fishing for pelagic species
• Versatile inshore and surf applications

When you need a premium surf rod designed by local fishermen with cutting-edge technology, versatile lengths for various techniques, and proven performance in California and Hawaiian waters, the Okuma Hawaiian Custom B Spinning Rods are the choice of serious shore-based anglers.