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Posted: 7/3/2017 10:53:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wangstang]
Looking for some ideas on a decent rod and reel setup that will survive saltwater, be of decent enough size to pull fish in that have a max weight of 20Lbs, reasonably easy enough to operate that a new to fishing adult or still learning under 10 year old can operate.
Probably 20 years ago I saw what I thought was a pretty small for saltwater fishing(looked like freshwater gear) rod and reel set used by several people on a pier in NC. These guys were bringing fish in back to back with no problems. Rods looked to be 4 to 5 foot in length and had amazing flexibility. Something along these lines seems like it might be good for what I'm looking for as it'd be easy to "pack" in the truck and teach shorter anglers on. What would you guys pickup? Budget is a significant item of consideration in this for what it's worth. I know the fishing world, especially saltwater, can get expensive really quick. I'd like to keep cost of the setup to under $50 per rod and reel unless that's unrealistic. Max would be $75. Any advice you guys can share would be appreciated. |
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Posted: 7/3/2017 10:55:36 PM EDT
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Penn Fierce II I a nice combo for around $80.
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Posted: 7/4/2017 8:59:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bobweaver:
Penn Fierce II I a nice combo for around $80. I have a couple of those combos, and both had the ceramic liner in a guide fall out due to a broken guide. I called Penn, and they wanted me to send the rods in to them to be repaired. I figured after paying shipping it was a loss so I bought a couple Shakespeare Ugly Stiks with stainless guides to replace them. The reels are pretty good for the casual fisherman like me but the rods were a disappointment. For the record, I flush all my gear with fresh water as soon as I get home. |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 10:08:23 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies so far. How's the ugly stick working out?
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Posted: 7/4/2017 10:49:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Oldgold]
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Originally Posted By Wangstang:
Looking for some ideas on a decent rod and reel setup that will survive saltwater, be of decent enough size to pull fish in that have a max weight of 20Lbs, reasonably easy enough to operate that a new to fishing adult or still learning under 10 year old can operate. Probably 20 years ago I saw what I thought was a pretty small for saltwater fishing(looked like freshwater gear) rod and reel set used by several people on a pier in NC. These guys were bringing fish in back to back with no problems. Rods looked to be 4 to 5 foot in length and had amazing flexibility. Something along these lines seems like it might be good for what I'm looking for as it'd be easy to "pack" in the truck and teach shorter anglers on. What would you guys pickup? Budget is a significant item of consideration in this for what it's worth. I know the fishing world, especially saltwater, can get expensive really quick. I'd like to keep cost of the setup to under $50 per rod and reel unless that's unrealistic. Max would be $75. Any advice you guys can share would be appreciated. It's hard to do it all with one rod. I take a light spinning outfit to catch small fish. Put them on a big conventional for bigger ones. Conventional is not for the novice. I wold get a 4000 Shimano if I had to pick a combo. Keep it rinsed after every trip. |
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Posted: 7/5/2017 8:30:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wangstang:
Thanks for the replies so far. How's the ugly stick working out? If you look at the metal of the guides on the Penn it is VERY thin, and seems to be prone to breakage causing the ceramic donut to fall out. |
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Posted: 9/2/2017 8:58:41 AM EDT
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Good post, in same situation here, moving to FL, going to need a beach /jetty/Okaloosa Island Fishing pier rod and reel.
Is this one overkill? West Marine has an Okuma 7' Sarasota Casting Combo with SLX Reel for $159 (ouch) I'm disabled but I got it figured out, I'm going to use a potato werfer to cast bait beyond the breakers, claim ADA, 
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Posted: 3/27/2018 6:15:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ARnonymous]
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I have two Daiwa D-Waves I got from a small bait and tackle shop in FL. I want to say rod and reel together were 75-100 maybe? maybe cheaper...they do just fine for me as I only get to saltwater fish a few times a year. Read a lot of great things about the Penn battle 2 reels.
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