rods/reels

MONSTER · Post by **MONSTER** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:30 pm

can anyone recommend a good (not overly expensive....under $100) rod and/or spinning reel for bay fishing? most of my gear is heavy surf equipment. from what i read, light-to-medium action rods in the 6-7' range are most popular. any brands/models? anything else i need to consider?

sorry, i just posted a similar message on the fishing-classified forum.

thanks,

monster

Fin-Addict · Post by **Fin-Addict** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:33 pm

Under $100....

I would go with a Shimano Sedona 4000 with a Berkley Lightning Rod in Medium Light - Medium Fast Action. :wink:

My bro just bought this setup and it put him at about $80

REDline · Post by **REDline** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:51 pm

scuppersancho wrote:I would go with a Shimano Sedona 4000 with a Berkley Lightning Rod in Medium Light - Medium Fast Action.

good idea!!!

REDline wrote:for spinning reels, I really like my shimano sedona 4000...I think they can be had for under 50 bucks, and they are TOUGH reels.

pitontheprowl · Post by **pitontheprowl** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:57 pm

scuppersancho wrote:Under $100....

I would go with a Shimano Sedona 4000 with a Berkley Lightning Rod in Medium Light - Medium Fast Action.

My bro just bought this setup and it put him at about $80

That is about the best recomendation I have ever seen on this site.
Simple and to the point, and answered the question.

Also I have to second it. :wink:

Fin-Addict · Post by **Fin-Addict** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:00 pm

GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!

MONSTER · Post by **MONSTER** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:09 pm

i did a quick search and it looks like you can get the reel for around $43. what pound test would you normally use in the bay? any particular rod brands you guys like? would the performance of a slightly more expensive reel be worth paying? i'm partly afraid that in my kayak learning phase, the rod has a chance of going overboard. i guess in shallower water, it wouldn't be too difficult to find.

thanks for the good advice!!!

MONSTER · Post by **MONSTER** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:13 pm

what do these letters stand for? which would you recommend?

pitontheprowl · Post by **pitontheprowl** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:17 pm

You can buy "Rod Floats" at academy, they are kind of expensive, I think they are like $10.oo for 3 of them. BUT think of what it would cost to replace the rod and reel? :lol:

Line in fresh or salt?

Fresh I use 12lb diameter Fireline.

Salt, most of the guys use the 12lb diameter Power Pro.

REDline · Post by **REDline** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:59 pm

i use 30lb test braid, but that is more because of the diameter of the braid. 15 lb is prob adequate for most bay fishing, but I like my 30lb braid

Electric Water Boy · Post by **Electric Water Boy** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:24 pm

10# or 12# Berkley Trilene XL works for almost everything you'd do.

MONSTER · Post by **MONSTER** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:37 pm

Thanks everyone.....great advice!!!

JimD · Post by **JimD** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:26 am

Try the fishing show this weekend. Ruben and a lot of people will have deals and last years rods for sale.

If you are ging to try walking the dog you need to look at a different type of rod.

wader16 · Post by **wader16** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:55 pm

Abu Garcia 5500 is a great reel, they are easy to maintain and cast.

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