b"TestedSurfcastersJosh Hyland uses the newwith increased surfcasting Okuma Kotare Cannon 14ft surfcaster fishing at Pouto ondistance in mind. For 2020 the North Kaipara. they stepped things up with an even higher modular blank, using 46T carbon that allows for a 20% increase in cast ability.While keeping many of the proven features such as durable integrated bindings and solid casting grip, with a new glowing tip, Fuji K guides and better placement for a casting cannon (a must for any avid surfcaster).CD Rods are also the distributor for Okuma and they too have released their Kotare Cannon, a 14ft 3-piece rod that features an ultra-light CD XD SURFslimline 46T carbon blank with revolutionary UMR (Ultra Matrix Reinforcement) PRO 14FT &technology increasing durability and strength.The Kotare Cannon is a OKUMA KOTARElightweight blank with an extra-fast action and offers up to 8oz cast weight, for CANNON 14FT those bigger breakout sinkers.This rod comes with ALPS Sic guides and looks striking in blue/bronze.Surfcasting is still one of the most popular forms of fishing here in Godzone.With the 8th longest coastline in the world, we have plenty of good beaches, harbours, or rocks to cast from.BY MATHEW HEWETSON W e also have30 odd years.I can honestlyto my old solid glass rod of plenty ofsay the surfcasting here hasthe 80s.And when I go to species thatgotten better over the pastthe family bach and see my come in closedecade and this year has beengrandfather's old split cane for us tooutstanding for big snapperrods, Im happy we have such target, fromon the surfcaster. nice rods today to fish with.snapper in the north, to blueWith 90 Mile still aCD Rods have a strong moki or elephant fish in thesurfcasting mecca everyKiwi reputation for building middle and rig (dogfish) inyear, it is no wonder that rodgood rods, they have done the south. manufacturers have investedthis with trout, snapper, and I have been fortunatemore time, money, andgame fishing rods over the to grow up surfcasting ininnovation into developingyears.They are continuing Northland off the west coast,higher specced surfcastersto develop their range of along a golden sand beachfor Kiwi anglers.The rods werods and have just released and have been throwing outhave now are so amazinglythe new CD XD Surf blank.baits past the surf for overlight and strong, comparedThis rod has been made 86FISHING IN GODZONE JAN/FEB 2021"