Rod and Reels... What does it all mean?

[taggermike]

Great advice from every one. The Daiwa Sealines and Saltists are great reels at value prices. As for out fits to get for LJ; I ALWAYS bring a long surface iron stick, a 7' 25 or 30 pound set up for live bait, and a 7' 40lb kelp cutter rig. In the summer I might include a 15 lb bait caster set up for calicos and in winter I'll put in a 40 lb yo-yo set up. ALL of my reels are second hand and 3 of my rods are super ghetto home wrapped. I've used friends trinidads and they are amazing reels but on my yak I have older, or just plain old, sealines and newells. Don't feel like you have to break the bank or paddle out with 5 rods to catch fish in LJ. One 25 or 30 lb out fit will get you started. Add a jig stick, a heavier rod, or a bass stick as you get more comfortable. The sealine series will serve you well or keep checking the used gear section on this site or on bloodydecks. And like Billy V said those Ugly stick tigers kill fish and if you loose them you won't be on the beach feeling like crap. Mike