DAM Nova SW Surf 3PC - Surfcasting Rods

DAM Nova SW Surf 3PC is a series of surfcasting rods designed for saltwater shore fishing, particularly from beaches and other open coastal locations. The rods have been developed for fishing techniques that require long-distance casting with bottom fishing rigs and natural bait. The series includes models measuring 3.90 m and 4.20 m, featuring a three-piece construction and a casting weight of 100–250 g. These specifications allow anglers to use heavier rigs, which are particularly useful in saltwater conditions where sufficient weight is needed to keep the bait in the desired position. Both models feature a Moderate Fast action, combining a relatively quick rod response with a more progressive bend under load. Their long construction makes it easier to achieve greater casting distances and helps keep the fishing line above the waves near the shore. Rods of this type are primarily intended for stationary saltwater fishing with bottom rigs rather than conventional spinning techniques involving the continuous retrieval of artificial lures.

DAM Nova SW Surf 3PC rods are designed for surfcasting, a fishing technique that involves casting a bottom rig with natural bait from a beach or another accessible section of coastline. This method requires a sufficiently long and powerful rod capable of placing the bait beyond the breaking waves near the shore or in areas where fish are feeding. The casting weight of 100–250 g allows anglers to select suitable sinkers according to the fishing conditions, taking into account the total weight of the rig as well as the strength of currents and waves. A longer rod can make it easier to control the fishing line, particularly when it is necessary to reduce contact with waves breaking close to the shore. The Moderate Fast action provides suitable performance during casting while allowing the blank to bend more progressively under load. This is important both when handling heavier rigs and when fighting fish. These rods can be used to target various species of saltwater fish feeding near the seabed, using appropriate leaders, sinkers and natural baits. During stationary fishing, tall beach rod rests or surfcasting tripods are recommended to help keep the rods in the correct position. The three-piece construction also makes these long rods easier to transport and store between fishing trips.

The DAM Nova SW Surf 3PC series includes two models that differ in length, weight and transport dimensions. The 3.90 m version features a casting weight of 100–250 g, Moderate Fast action and a three-piece construction. The rod weighs 641 g and has a transport length of 136 cm. This model can be a good choice for fishing locations where maximum rod length is not required and comfortable handling of the rig remains important. Its shorter construction can also make bait preparation and rig handling easier when frequent recasting is necessary. The longer 4.20 m model has the same casting weight of 100–250 g, Moderate Fast action and three-piece construction. It weighs 776 g and has a transport length of 146 cm. The additional 30 cm of length can help achieve longer casting distances and keep the fishing line higher above the water's surface, which is particularly useful when fishing from beaches with noticeable breaking waves close to shore. Both models offer the same casting weight range, so choosing the appropriate version depends mainly on the preferred rod length and the conditions at the fishing location. Thanks to their three-piece construction, these rods are easier to transport than one-piece rods of similar working lengths. DAM Nova SW Surf 3PC is a series for anglers looking for long, powerful saltwater rods designed for surfcasting and stationary shore fishing with heavier bottom rigs and natural bait.