Buy anything from 5,000+ international stores. One checkout price. No surprise fees. Join 2M+ shoppers on Desertcart.
Desertcart purchases this item on your behalf and handles shipping, customs, and support to South Africa.
🌊 Cast farther, fish smarter — own the surf with Elite precision!
The Tsunami Airwave Elite Surf Spinning Rod TSAWESS-962M is a 9'6" fast action, medium power graphite rod engineered for saltwater surf fishing. Featuring a two-piece design with reinforced ferrules, a split EVA handle, and optimized for 15-30 lb line weights, it offers a perfect blend of sensitivity, strength, and portability for serious anglers targeting species like striped bass and bluefish.
| ASIN | B00ED386RE |
| Action | fast |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #455,943 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,323 in Fishing Rods |
| Brand Name | Tsunami |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (24) |
| Fishing Rod Power | Medium |
| Fishing Technique | Spinning, Surf |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00799967386790 |
| Grip Type | Split |
| Handle Material | Ethylene Vinyl Acetate |
| Item Length | 10800 Hundredths-Inches |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
| Line Weight | 15 - 30 lb. |
| Material Type | Graphite |
| Model Name | TSAWESS-962M |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Rod Length | 9 Feet |
| Target Species | Saltwater fish (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Redfish, Flounder, etc.) |
| Tension Supported | Medium |
| UPC | 799967386790 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
S**S
Excellent product !beautifully built
Excellent rod...Hands down top quality
I**H
Sensitive tip with plenty of backbone!
What can I say? This rod has easily become one of my favorite rods for surf and jetty fishing. Since I received this rod, I have already caught a ton of fish with it! The TSAWESS-962M has a sensitive tip with plenty of backbone. Just pair it up with a 4000 series reel and you are good to go. Will definitely be looking at other Tsunami Airwave Elite rods.
M**V
I love this rod
Great all around casting rod with strong backbone. Perfect seller response and customer care. Recommended!
M**N
One Cast and snapped
I get to surf fish one week every two years during a family trip to Nantucket. For this year’s trip, I decided to replace one of the old Lacroix tods with the Tsunami Airwave Elite (9.6). The very first cast using a 2 ounce Hopkins and the longer section of the rod snapped near the tip. I have to believe this was just bad luck and a manufacturing defect. In any case, now I have to rent a rod or buy from a local shop which has limited options and very expensive. I was hoping to speak with someone at the retailer but they’re closed until tomorrow. Anyway, stuff happens but this review will be updated when/if I can get the seller to replace in a timely fashion.
S**D
... - so it doesn't load for casting with something like SP Minnow
A little stiffer than I expected - so it doesn't load for casting with something like SP Minnow, The joint is weird - with the unfinished end sticking out of the sleeve about 1 1/2", followed by a brown section in an otherwise black rod. Looks pretty silly. The foregrip is nothing more than criss-crossed lacing epoxied onto the blank. Same for the "grip" behind the reel. Feels like you are holding a pencil. Should have a beefier grip for the money. One last thing, and I knew this before I bought it, the break is 70/30 so the rod broken down is still 83 inches, and barely fits in my Subaru Forrester. It juts between the two front seats - waiting for the tip to get broken. Balance is okay - I guess - can't really tell with the grips being so thin - it is an unnatural feel already. I have it Paired with a Shimano Sustain 6000FD.Fullfillment by Fisherman's Source was fantastic - got it 4 days early!
P**G
awesome rod for the money
I got this rod for the jetty with fast running current. Fishing for snook in Sebastian inlet fl. First thing I noticed is how slim this rod is. Dont let that fool you because it has alot of back bone . I lift up Jack and blue for the pier which is about 10 feet high. Got the 9 '6 pair up with the new saragosa 6000 . This set up cast a mile . I can thow bomber far. Love this rod .best bang for the buck. My brother in law has the same rod . He absolutely loves it
S**E
Amazing Rod
Quality and performance is there. I would not even think twice- just buy it. I got the 9.6 no regrets- will be getting the 11 footer for next Spring!
G**E
Great so far
Great so far. Still no stripers or bluefish to test it out, but should be just fine. Only been out once. Paired with a Penn Spinfisher V 4500LL, I use 30# braid with 3/4 - 3 ounce lures and can cast a country mile. This rod is VERY light and VERY thin, so it might take some getting used to. Very pleased with this purchase.
Trustpilot
1 month ago
4 days ago