Okay, so the reel is out. Thanks, mcjaredsandwich.
As for fish species...I'm not quite sure what I should expect to catch. I have no experience with saltwater. I'll be using shrimp and small pinfish in the Lake Charles area. What will that get me?
Well, according to Bass Pro Shop, the Ugly Stik I'm interested in is a medium, mriguy. It's this one here:
http://www.basspro.com/Shakespeare-U...ct/71840/52742