Casting/Spinning rods for surf

[GreenFord]

OK boys (and girls) school the stupid here about the main differences between Casting vs Spinning rods for surf. Can a spinning rod on a casting reel? Looking for a rod for a 525mag in the 10' to 12' range

[Jackalopehunter]

yes a conventional reel can be used on a spinning rod, just dont reverse it. had to use a spinning rod with a conventional reel earlier this month cause my reel foot broke. worked just fine.

[rattler]

can you use it...yes. the spine of the rod(the way it bends with tension) is backwards. hth