{"title":"Surf Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love surf fishing and want a high quality rod that can handle the power and precision you need, a Dark Matter surf rod is the way to go! Dark Matter has designed premium surf rods that are built for anglers who demand expert craftsmanship and reliable performance in challenging ocean conditions. Our surf rods are expertly engineered to deliver the sensitivity and power you need to cast far and land big fish. Each rod is constructed with premium materials and advanced technology to give you confidence and control while out on the water. Fast shipping on all orders. Shop our complete selection of Dark Matter surf rods today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dark-matter-sps-surf-spinning-rods","title":"Dark Matter SPS Surf Spinning Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDark Matter SPS Surf Spinning Rods were designed to deliver high performance, style and value to surfcasters. I know that's a lot to take in but that is what we have here. A series of rods that delivers on fishability, looks really nice and retails for just $150. There isn't another surf series on the market that hits all three marks. These beautiful rods have the perfect actions for throwing lures from the beach or pier. The Dark Matter blanks are painted black with light blue wraps and accents that make them really eye catching and will put a smile on your face every time you cast one. They are outfitted with K-guides that significantly reduce line tangles. The shrink wrapped grips are not only comfortable but will hold up well over time. Keen attention has been paid ot the transitions on these rods to improve ergonomics and make them more user friendly. The Dark Matter graphite reel seat will accommodate your favorite spinning reel. If you're looking for a terrific surf rod but don't want to spend a lot, buy a \u003cspan\u003eDark Matter SPS Surf Spinning Rod. You're gonna love it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDark Matter SPS Surf Spinning Rods are available in three models. Choose from 8'6\" M, 10' MH and 11' H. They are black with blue accents. If you love surfcasting, you will enjoy these rods. Makes a great gift for any surf angler!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eModels: DMSPS862M, DMSPS102MH, DMSPS112H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Matter","offers":[{"title":"8'6\" M Mod Fast","offer_id":42108331262036,"sku":"DMSPS862M","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10'0\" MH Mod Fast","offer_id":42108331294804,"sku":"DMSPS102MH","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11'0\" H Mod Fast","offer_id":42108331327572,"sku":"DMSPS112H","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/6937\/0964\/files\/Dark-Matter-SPS-Surf-Spinning-Rods_BLK.jpg?v=1748129228"},{"product_id":"dark-matter-ob-surf-spinning-rods","title":"Dark Matter OB Surf Spinning Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eDark Matter OB Surf Spinning Rods are going to introduce finesse surfcasting to a lot of anglers! Based off of Japanese surf rods, the OB is perfect for throwing lighter lures from the open beach. If you're throwing SP Minnows, small bucktails or small jigs for fluke, albies, striped bass or snook, then you have to try one of these rods! The OB weighs just 7 ozs and features Fuji Alconite K Guides and a short custom butt that is different from what you have seen on surf rods in the past. Instead of pairing it with a heavy 6000 spinning reel, the OB is made for you to fish with a 3000 or 4000 size inshore spinning reel. By cutting so much weight you'll be able to fish much longer than with a traditional set up. The blank is designed to handle light lures and in combination with the guides will deliver extremely long casts! Much longer than what you would get with a traditional surf combo. With practice you'll be able to dump most of the braid on a 4000 size spinning reel. By casting longer and with less effort you'll be able to stay in the strike zone longer which will lead to more hookups! The butt on the OB is short like what you would find on an inshore rod. No more putting the rod between your legs and ending up with an aching back after a few hours on the water. You fish the rod in your hip and it gives you complete control. While the tip is extremely sensitive, the back end of the rod has a crazy amount of power so you will be able to control the fish. If you fish open beaches or from a pier, buy a \u003cspan\u003eDark Matter OB Surf Spinning Rod!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Matter OB Surf Spinning Rods come in 10' and have a 50\/50 split. When you put the rod pieces together there will be some space showing. This is completely normal. Just twist the pieces together firmly but don't over do it. You do not need a lot of force. Due to the lightweight design, the OB is more fragile than a traditional surf rod. While it is extremely powerful, it cannot handle as much abuse as a traditional surf rod. Take good care of it and it will last a very long time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eModels: DMOB100SP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Matter","offers":[{"title":"10' Medium Heavy Fast","offer_id":42108336046164,"sku":"DMOB100SP","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/6937\/0964\/files\/DarkMatterOBSurfSpinningRods.jpg?v=1771736419"},{"product_id":"dark-matter-john-skinner-surf-spinning-rods","title":"Dark Matter John Skinner Surf Spinning Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Dark Matter John Skinner Surf Spinning Surf Rod is what John wants in a surf rod! This requires a specific moderate action to make the lures work the way John wants them to. It is built on a terrific blank that is constructed of M3NANO carbon that is durable and performs well over time. They are outfitted with Fuji Alconite K Guides that are not only designed for braided fishing lines but are in the layout that John has found to be optimal for targeting stripers and other game fish from the beach. The graphite Fuji reel seat will accommodate all modern spinning reels and has a locking nut at the bottom so your reel doesn't come loose when you are up to your chest in water and fighting the fish of a lifetime! The fore and rear grips on these surf rods are X-Wrap which is extremely comfortable and does not break down like cork. Here's what John Skinner thinks of this surf rod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\"The origins of the 9’ 2’’ rod go back to the mid 90’s when I first handled John Scherr’s 9-foot “Montauk Eel Rod”. I knew it was a starting point for what I wanted. Over the next 25 years a high percentage of my surf fishing on ocean and sound beaches was done with variants of that rod. I tweaked the length and guide layout, and upgraded guides as better ones became available. Other than length, I had no control over the blank itself, until I had the opportunity to specify exactly what I wanted in this Dark Matter model. After adjustments were made to a series of prototypes, the rod is now exactly what I’ve been looking for! This moderate action 9-foot 2-inch rod has a lure sweet spot in the 1- to 3-ounce range, but I regularly use it for heavier plugs as well as live and rigged eels. It’s a superb pencil popper and bucktail rod, and provides effortless long-distance casts with plugs similar to Daiwa Salt Pros. The rod allows schoolie bass to give a good account of themselves, but the moderate action lets the angler take advantage of the power in the full length of the rod to easily whip bass in the 30- to 40-pound-plus range. I match mine to a 5000- or 6000-size reel spooled with 30-pound-test braid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhen fishing smaller bay waters with payloads in the 3\/8- to 1 ¾-ounce range, I prefer an 8-foot rod. The 8-foot Dark Matter is a scaled down version of the 9’2’’ rod and is perfect with a 4000-size reeled spooled with 20-pound-test braid. While this rod is a lot of fun with schoolie stripers, it has the power required to whip a cow bass or teen bluefish when needed. It’s also a superb rod for False Albacore fishing and its light weight allows for many hours of casting with no fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhen the surf is up and you need to punch heavier lures into a strong wind, the 10-foot Dark Matter is up to the task. This is also a great rod for casting large eels and provides the stopping power to control trophy stripers around boulders and other obstructions. Match this with a reel in the 6500-size range spooled with 30- or 40-pound-test braid and you’ll be able to handle any big striper or bluefish that comes your way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis 70\/30 split on these 2-piece rods allow them to fish like a 1-piece rods while providing a wider range of transport options.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Dark Matter John Skinner Surf Spinning Surf Rod is available in three models. Choose from 8' and 9'2\" in one-piece and two piece models. There is also a 10' one-piece model. These rods are perfect for throwing lures from the beach. The 8' is rated 3\/8-2 ozs and the 9'2\" is rated 1-3 but can easily handle up to 4 oz lures. The 10' model can handle 2-5 oz lures. The 70\/30 split in the 2-piece models means you get all the action of a one-piece rod with the portability of a 2-piece. They are gray and black with a hint of purple. If you're a fan of John Skinner or if you just love surf fishing, add one of these rods to your arsenal. These surf rods are priced right!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eModels: JSS802M-S, \u003cspan\u003eJSS801M-S, \u003c\/span\u003eJSS9202M-S, \u003cspan\u003eJSS9201M-S, \u003cspan\u003eJSS1001M-S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Matter","offers":[{"title":"8'0\" M Moderate 2-Piece","offer_id":42108336603220,"sku":"JSS802M-S","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8'0\" M Moderate 1-Piece","offer_id":42108336635988,"sku":"JSS801M-S","price":359.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9'2\" M Moderate 2-Piece","offer_id":42108336668756,"sku":"JSS9202M-S","price":309.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/6937\/0964\/files\/Dark-Matter-John-Skinner-Surf-Spinning-Rods-BLK.jpg?v=1748129374"},{"product_id":"dark-matter-ccc-surf-spinning-rods","title":"Dark Matter CCC Surf Spinning Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Dark Matter CCC Surf Spinning Surf Rod was designed to handle jigging in the Cape Cod Canal as well as chunking in Montauk. This rod was built to handle fishing jigs from the shore in deep water with a lot of current. The blank is constructed of M3NANO Korean carbon that is lightweight, yet built strong to handle the rigors of fishing the Canal. It has been outfitted with Fuji Alconite K guides that are designed for braid and will help deliver long accurate casts while reducing tangles. The Fuji graphite reel seat can handle any modern spinning reel and features a locking ring to make sure nothing comes loose when you are hooked up. The fore and rear grip are shrink tubing with the fore grip having a few wells in it for extra grip. There is a hook keeper just above the fore grip that you can hook your jig or lure to when you are done fishing. At the bottom of the rod is a durable rubber butt cap that can handle leaning against rocks and other hard surfaces. \u003cspan\u003eDark Matter CCC Surf Spinning Surf Rods feature a 50\/50 split for easy storage. These 2-piece rods are designed to perform like a 1-piece. If you're fishing the Cape Cod Canal, or throwing chunks at Montauk and want a rod that can handle deep water jigging in fast current or a 24 hour soak, buy a \u003cspan\u003eDark Matter CCC Surf Spinning Surf Rod!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Matter CCC Surf Spinning Surf Rods are 11' and Midnight Green in color. They can handle 4-10 ozs. They are awesome! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eModels: CCC1102F-S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Matter","offers":[{"title":"CCC1102F-S","offer_id":42108337782868,"sku":"CCC1102F-S","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/6937\/0964\/files\/CCC-SURF_CCC.jpg?v=1748129423"},{"product_id":"dark-matter-surf-spinning-rods","title":"Dark Matter Surf Spinning Rods","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Dark Matter Surf Spinning Rod has been a long time in the making. We wanted to create a surf rod that would live up to the standards of the Dark Matter brand. What we came up with is a 10' rod constructed of Dark Matter Nano Carbon that is lightweight so you can fish it all day or night, and that has a powerful back end so you can turn fish if necessary. The Dark Matter Surf Rod has a slower taper than other surf rods and is great for fishing pencil poppers and regular poppers. It also excels with bucktails, tins, diamond jigs and other surf lures. We wanted something special for the guides so we outfitted it with Fuji K-Frame SiC guides. These tangle free guides will deliver longer casts than Alconite guides and the gun smoke frames look really good. For the grips we chose shrink tape over paracord which provides excellent grip, even in the worst conditions. The Fuji graphite reel seat feels good in your hand and will accommodate any modern surf reel. If you choose to fish a Dark Matter Surf Spinning Rod you are going to have a lot of fun on the beach. Load your favorite surf reel with braid and go have a great time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Matter Surf Spinning Rods have a carbon fiber design. They come with a 2-year Dark Matter Warranty. If the rod breaks due to an accident within two years of the purchase date we will replace it for $100. 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