Some fish do require specific hooks, but there are various factors that will influence hook choice and performance that you need to consider
Line felt a little stiff when it was first put on the reel, but it limbered up nicely after one or two outings
Two large zippered pockets for gear, along with plier and rod holders allow you to carry more gear, more easily, and keep everything organized so you know right where its at when you need it
I put a lot of thought into what type of rod will cover all the bases and came up with a stiff (carbon fibre) 12 surfcasting rod, ideally breaking down into two or three pieces for portability
We require 50% deposit on any build before starting
The better angling retailers will have multiple rods available that you can hold and even take outside to practice before you buy them, be sure to make use of that