Hi Everyone, I'm a new member to the forum but a long time reader. Wanted to get some opinions on a new rod. I have 2 surf rods at the moment , an Abu Veritas with the low rider guides ( casts like a dream and handles any fish that comes it's way ) and a cheaper 13ft daiwa crossfire that I got for $130 ( it's like fishing with a fence post). I fish a lot off the wharfs in Auckland where long casts can be the difference between maybe catching a barely legal fish to getting your bag of snapper, the good thing about the Daiwa crossfire is im not afraid to thrash it on the wharfs were it has to handle quite a few knocks. I also use my Veritas off the wharfs, however this rod is very precious to me and don't like to lay her down on the concrete or rest her against any railings and would prefer to just use her on the beaches. So now I'm looking for another 14ft rod that will come in at under $200 to replace the daiwa for the wharfs. I have been looking online at the okuma SAII but have never seen one in real life and at the Daiwa Coastal. I know this forum is attached to an actual tackle retailer and mean no offence by asking for advice on shopping around, but thought if there was a group of helpful fishos to ask, this would be it😃