Great combo, super action and perfect for shore bluefish!(catch & release)!
Stono Inshore Combo
$148.00
Description
Stono Inshore Rod & Reel Combo
The Ultimate Inshore Setup—Built to Outperform, Engineered to Take a Beating.
Meet the Stono Inshore Rod & Reel Combo—a perfectly paired setup combining our toughest rod with our most durable reel. Designed to punch well above its weight, this combo delivers the strength, balance, and reliability needed to handle serious inshore fishing—and the real-world abuse that comes with it.
The Stono Inshore Rod is built around near-unbreakable blanks that don’t just perform—they endure. This is a rod made for how anglers actually fish: tossed in truck beds, stepped on in the boat, slammed in hatches, or even caught in a car door. While no rod is indestructible, the Stono is engineered to withstand the kind of everyday abuse that snaps tips, cracks guides, and ends trips early with lesser gear. Reinforced components and rugged construction mean fewer worries and more time fishing.
Matched with rubber cork grips and a salt-tough rear-locking reel seat, the rod stays comfortable and secure in your hands, no matter the conditions.
Paired with the rod is the Stono Inshore Reel, built to thrive in harsh saltwater environments. Its carbon fiber body and rotor keep it lightweight yet incredibly strong, while a fully sealed IPX5 system with seven internal seals, plus a sealed drag and handle, protect against salt, sand, and corrosion. This is a reel you don’t have to baby—it’s made to fish hard, day after day.
Finished with a classic cork handle knob, the combo blends old-school feel with modern, high-performance engineering.
Specs
Features
Rod Features
- Near-unbreakable blanks engineered for extreme durability
- Reinforced construction to withstand impacts, pressure, and misuse
- Rubber cork grips for comfort and control
- Salt-resistant rear-locking reel seat
- Multiple sizes and actions for inshore versatility
Reel Features
- IPX5 sealed system with 7 internal seals
- Carbon fiber body & rotor for lightweight strength
- Sealed drag and handle components
- Aluminum construction built salt-tough
- 3 + 1 ball bearings for smooth performance
- Braid-ready spool with zero-slip grip
- Premium cork handle knob
Stono Inshore Combo
6'6" M-MF / 2000
$148.00
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BUILT FOR THE ROUGH STUFF.
Most rods meet their end in a boat hatch or a car door, not on a fish. The Stono Inshore Rod is engineered with near-unbreakable blanks and reinforced components specifically to survive the "oops" moments. From truck bed tosses to deck slams, this is high-performance gear built for the real-world abuse of salt life.
MADE FOR THE EVERYDAY ANGLER.
A rod that works as hard as you do.
The Stono Inshore Rod is built for the everyday working angler—the kind of rod that gets tossed in truck beds, knocked around on boat decks, and used hard without a second thought. Its near-unbreakable blank and reinforced construction are designed to handle real-world abuse, from stepped-on guides to slammed hatches. It’s not delicate gear—it’s dependable, no-nonsense equipment you can count on trip after trip.
SEALED FOR SALT. TUNED FOR PERFORMANCE.
Saltwater is relentless, but the Stono Inshore Reel is built to handle it head on. With a fully sealed IPX5 system and seven internal seals, along with a sealed drag and handle, this reel is designed to block out salt, sand, and grit that destroy lesser gear. The result is consistent, smooth performance trip after trip, without the maintenance headaches. Whether you are wading the flats or fishing tight to structure, you can count on a reel that keeps working as hard as you do.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Built to handle real-world abuse—boat decks, truck beds, and everything in between
- Near-unbreakable rod construction reduces broken tips and damaged guides
- Lightweight, balanced setup with serious strength and backbone
- Fully sealed reel built for saltwater durability and long-term performance
- Comfortable, all-day fishability with premium grip materials
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 104 reviews.
Todays reels and rods are stronger than ever and stood the test out on my kayak searching stripers up to 40inches. With a smooth Toad fish braid line it was the perfect storm. The rod feels strong and sensitive. The reel drag sounded great when a big fish takes off with your line. The Stono combo has it all going on for a 7ft rod and a 4000 reel! Fishing 43 years and this combo is the best buy yet. Thank you Toad fish and by the way customer service was awesome and waiting on orders come quick. Yes!
Store owner replied: Wow, 43 years of fishing and calling the Stono combo your best buy yet means a lot! That’s an awesome fish !! Thanks for sharing the photo and for trusting Toadfish on the water! 🎣
I love everything about this combo!
Store owner replied: Love seeing it in action! 🎣 So glad you’re loving the combo, and thanks for sharing the photo!
Biggest bull red to date on the new stono combo! Nothing but good things to say about every single Toadfish rod/reel, knife set, oyster knife, shrimp tools, cutting boards….we have it ALL! You guys rock!
Store owner replied: Now that’s a bull red! 🎣 What a catch! That smile says it all! Thank you for being such an awesome Toadfish fan and for sharing the photo. We’re thrilled to be part of your adventures!
Anyone doubting the ability of these when it comes to big fish can stop doubting, I can’t make a comment on longevity as this is the first time I have ever used them, but as for strength and smoothness the 7.6 foot medium paired with a 4k and toadfish 30lb braid did absolutely phenomenal against this 39 inch probably around 25lb cobia
In spite of the tube being damaged, the rod was still in good shape. Very nice 7.5 rod.
Rod is very light but has a good back bone. The weight is perfect for wade fishing. The cork handles are beautiful.
Smooth and pairs up great with the Stono rod. Reel is so light and will be perfect for wade fishing.
Nice lil rod
I now have 2 stono rods and love them both I was very impressed with the way they were packaged and received my order in a timely manner I do see my self placing another order in the near future
Store owner replied: Thanks so much! We love hearing that you’re enjoying both of your Stono rods, and we really appreciate you coming back to Toadfish for another order. 🎣
Strong, sensitive, and balanced. Comfortable to use all day.
Store owner replied: Thanks so much! We love hearing that the Stono feels strong, balanced, and comfortable enough for all day fishing. 🎣
Got it loaded with line and am going to fish it this week for first time. I need a rod that can stand up to lots of use and transport. I fish 3 to 4 days a week and my gear is loved but used. I am confident in this combo.
Store owner replied: Sounds like the Stono is going to get plenty of use! Thanks for trusting us with your gear, and we hope you have a great first trip with it this week. 🎣
Great fast shipping. I had an issue that was resolved quickly. Have several Toadfish combos that have performed very wrll and at a very attractive price point.
Store owner replied: Thanks so much for sticking with us! We’re glad we could get your issue sorted quickly, and it means a lot that you keep coming back to Toadfish. 🎣
This was a gift for my 12 year old grandson who got the reel also. He’s obsessed with fishing and this is his favorite rod so far.
Store owner replied: That’s so great to hear! We love that fishing is such a big passion of his, and we’re honored the Stono is his favorite rod so far. 🎣
It was a gift for my 12 year old grandson who chose it himself and loves it
Store owner replied: That’s awesome! We love that he picked it out himself and is loving it! Hope he gets plenty of great fishing days with it! 🎣
I now have 2 stono inshore rods and absolutely love them i would love to have stono rod in a bait caster if you make them
Store owner replied: Two Stono rods! We love to hear that, Gabe. 🎣 And we’ll definitely pass along the baitcaster request!
Only used it once since I received it last week. It’s a solid reel. Feels good in my hand. Super smooth casting and reeling. Drag is solid and precise. Drag sounds really good too. I was a little disappointed when I spooled it up with new line. It loaded heavy at the bottom of the spool. Had to unspool it and find a different size spacer for under the spool. The spacer was too thick and loaded heavy at the bottom. The extra spacers were the same size as the one that was installed originally. Never had that problem with any other brand new reel that I have purchased in the past. Have to see if it stands the test of time now.
Store owner replied: Thanks for the detailed review! Glad you’re enjoying how smooth and solid the reel feels. Sorry about the spacer issue when spooling, we appreciate you pointing that out and hope the reel continues to perform for you!
Took the rod out this past weekend. Only caught a couple little ones, so haven’t really tested the backbone of the rod yet. But I love the action on it, and how light it is. My hands are really happy with the rubber/cork grips as well. Great rod for the price. Just have to see how it holds up against time.
The right size and feels great when casting inshore. Lite weight yet feels strong and a great rod
Store owner replied: Sounds like you found a great match! 🎣 Glad you’re enjoying the lightweight feel and strength of the rod. Thanks for the review!
Haven’t used it yet but seems like great quality. Also, arrived within 1 day of ordering.
Store owner replied: That’s great to hear! We’re glad you’re happy with the quality and speedy delivery. Hope you enjoy it once you get it out on the water! 🎣
Best rod and reel combo I have. Have ordered 2 of them.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much! We love hearing that the Stono combo is your favorite and ordering two is the ultimate compliment! 🎣 We really appreciate your support.
Best rod and reel combo I have. Have ordered 2 of them.
Store owner replied: That means a lot to us, thank you! We’re thrilled the Stono has earned a spot as your favorite, and we really appreciate you coming back for a second one. 🎣
Love it!
Store owner replied: We’re glad you’re loving the Stono Inshore Reel. We really appreciate your support!
Rod is great my kid caught a nice 6 lb catfish with it with ease, he loves his new rid & reel from toadfish!
Great reel
Store owner replied: Thanks so much! We’re glad you’re enjoying the reel. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!
I love the quality of the products, and the customer service is top notch!
Store owner replied: Thank you! We’re thrilled you love the quality and our customer service! We truly appreciate your support! 🎣
So far so good! Smooth reel, using mostly for inshore and some Florida pond hopping!
Store owner replied: Thanks Collin for the great review! We're glad you're enjoying the smooth reel for inshore fishing and Florida pond hopping.
Nice light tackle rod
Bought for my son, he really likes it & I used it myself on a fishing trip & I’ll be getting one for myself! Nice setup!
Store owner replied: Thank you for the great review! We love hearing that your son enjoys it and that you liked it enough to get one for yourself! 🎣 Happy fishing!
Love the stono combo! Affordable and reliable!
Store owner replied: Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you’re loving the Stono Combo and finding it both affordable and reliable. Happy fishing! 🎣
Great reel
Loving this reel so far
Very versatile inshore combo good for just about anything. Light, efficient and smooth.
Happy with the reels I purchased. They look good and feel good. Running 20# braid and they cast very well with no issues. Drag handles nice. Plan on purchasing 2 more. Can't go wrong at this price point.
Smooth and drag works well
Excellent rod.
Great set up for light tackle saltwater fishing
Have not fished it yet but it’s rigged and ready. Love the feel of both the rod and reel. My second set from Toadfish
Great all-around rod and reel
Went out after flounder the bite so soft but with that rod a reel I could fell the bite and set the hook great combo and awesome price I will be purchasing more from yall thanks
