Rod & reel setup for a noob? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 05-12-2009, 04:36 PM

Craig's list usually has a bunch of rods and reels for sale. Classic Penns are very common and usually a good buy. Rods are a mixed bag.

Bob

JrBasser · 05-13-2009, 12:56 PM

The sealine is a really good reel once you get used to the whole super freespool thing. It makes it super nice for throwing irons. The only thing I don't really like about my sealine is that the clicker is really soft and live macs can pull the clicker easily (but who cares right, its my jig reel). On my 40 at least, I have a 20 that I use as a bait reel and spectra and the clicker works awesome.

I really like the penn 500 for a cheap easy bait reel because it holds up and has a nice strong clicker. The penn sabre rods and all are good, but you can generally find the seeker rod for about $70, which isn't too much money (I got my 8 foot seeker american jig rod for $70 at sports authority). Even at full price that setup will be primo and will land you yellows very well.

njovin · 05-14-2009, 06:55 AM

Finally picked up a used (but loved) Penn 500 for $45 on CL and a new Penn Sabre 7' 15-25 for $40 on clearance at Big 5.

Did check out Boater's world, but it's slim pickins at this point. West Marine had some okay deals, too.

lapulapu · 05-14-2009, 09:56 PM

Return the Sabre. The receipt is worth more than the stick. Sabres are only good for beating your kids or developing gigantic forearms like Popeye. But if your kids are in juvy and you've got a terribly weak grip -- keep the Sabre.

steveooo · 05-15-2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lapulapu

Return the Sabre. The receipt is worth more than the stick. Sabres are only good for beating your kids or developing gigantic forearms like Popeye. But if your kids are in juvy and you've got a terribly weak grip -- keep the Sabre.

I disagree. The guides are a little prone to rust on the sabre pro's, but other than that they are a pretty good stick for the money, especially as a first rig.

Holy Mackerel · 05-15-2009, 06:25 AM

If you are on a budget, the saber is fine, but Steve is right, the guides will rust out.

Hunters Pa · 05-15-2009, 08:23 AM

Sabre is fine for a starter setup and, as you gear up, a loaner/backup. That and a Jigmaster (think u overpaid a bit on that, but screwing around just to save $5-10 ain't worth it) and you have a workhorse setup. Jigmasters are easily serviced by novices and the Penn Sabres will work.

05-12-2009, 04:36 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Craig's list usually has a bunch of rods and reels for sale. Classic Penns are very common and usually a good buy. Rods are a mixed bag. Bob

05-13-2009, 12:56 PM	#2
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	The sealine is a really good reel once you get used to the whole super freespool thing. It makes it super nice for throwing irons. The only thing I don't really like about my sealine is that the clicker is really soft and live macs can pull the clicker easily (but who cares right, its my jig reel). On my 40 at least, I have a 20 that I use as a bait reel and spectra and the clicker works awesome. I really like the penn 500 for a cheap easy bait reel because it holds up and has a nice strong clicker. The penn sabre rods and all are good, but you can generally find the seeker rod for about $70, which isn't too much money (I got my 8 foot seeker american jig rod for $70 at sports authority). Even at full price that setup will be primo and will land you yellows very well.

05-14-2009, 06:55 AM	#3
njovin Junior Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 11	Finally picked up a used (but loved) Penn 500 for $45 on CL and a new Penn Sabre 7' 15-25 for $40 on clearance at Big 5. Did check out Boater's world, but it's slim pickins at this point. West Marine had some okay deals, too.

05-14-2009, 09:56 PM	#4
lapulapu Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Return the Sabre. The receipt is worth more than the stick. Sabres are only good for beating your kids or developing gigantic forearms like Popeye. But if your kids are in juvy and you've got a terribly weak grip -- keep the Sabre.

05-15-2009, 06:25 AM	#6
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	If you are on a budget, the saber is fine, but Steve is right, the guides will rust out.

05-15-2009, 08:23 AM	#7
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Sabre is fine for a starter setup and, as you gear up, a loaner/backup. That and a Jigmaster (think u overpaid a bit on that, but screwing around just to save $5-10 ain't worth it) and you have a workhorse setup. Jigmasters are easily serviced by novices and the Penn Sabres will work.