Inshore saltwater combo

[EvinSFla]

If you had to choose one set up for inshore saltwater fishing (SE Florida & the Keys) What would you choose. Rod height? stiffness? spinning reel? baitcasting reel? line test ect. Looking for a setup that is multi functional.

 

[Johnshan1]

Re: Inshore saltwater combo

I love my Tsunami rod (7' medium action) paired with a Shimano Baitrunner 4500. I use it to troll and surf fish, anything really.<br /><br />-John

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Inshore saltwater combo

For soft plastic baits, topwaters, and live bait, I run a 7' foot, medium or med/heavy action Penn power-graph rod with a Shakespere 035 spinning reel, spooled up with 8 lbs test... That takes care of most of my inshore fishing needs...<br /><br />To cover all the bases, You might want to go up a notch in reel size and run a slightly heavier line (10 to 12 lbs test), but stay with the 7 foot rod for sure..<br /><br />If you plan to get serious at throwing plugs at em', a baitcaster my serve you better...

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Inshore saltwater combo

It really depends on what you will be fishing for and how. <br /><br />Thess should help get you started:<br /> http://www.fishingonly.com/rod.html <br /><br /> http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/...feature_040105.html&langId=-1&catalogId=10051

 

[dingbat]

Re: Inshore saltwater combo

It all depends on how and what you plan to fish. Unless you go with application specific tackle everything is going to be a compromise.

 

[horndog]

Re: Inshore saltwater combo

it would be ideal to say what you are fishing for.<br /><br />inshore species I use a 7'6" redbone rod, and a shimano stradic 4000, spooled with 20# braided line and 3 feet of flourocarbon leader