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Old 06-27-2012, 08:10 PM
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Default Suggestions for Snapper/Ling Rod n Reel

I want to start heading offshore to catch some mangroves, red snapper, ling and kings. I don't have the right gear right now and will need to pick up a few outfits.

I don't want to break the bank as I will need to buy a few outfits. I prefer spinning gear. What do you all suggest?
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Old 06-27-2012, 08:16 PM
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Offshore tackle is not where you want to be cheap. I would get a shimano terez rod and a stradic 8000.
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Old 06-27-2012, 08:24 PM
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Shimano trevala rod shimano bait runner 8000 spinning reel or a 600-800 shimano tekota open face level wind
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Old 06-27-2012, 08:35 PM
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Depends on what type of set up you like spinning, or open, lever drag or level wind. Personally I like a Shimano TLD 25 because of the lever drag so you can lock it down when you get a Ling on to get him out of the rig. The reel is pleanty big for the fish u listed. One thing to consider is if you are going to be casting or just mainly using live/dead bait or possibly vertical jigging. If you are going to cast then you would need something like mentioned above. The TLD is a good solid reel very dependable in the lower price range of it's style. And I personally like Star rods they make a good inexpensive combo.
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Old 06-27-2012, 09:27 PM
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Penn battle is a really nice spinning reel.
If ur gonna b buying 3-4 set ups this is a good priced reel.

The penn squall is also very nice & will b easier on ur pocket.
The shimano trevala rods are awesome! Def worth the price!!
The tekota, torium, bait runner, Stella are awesome!! I've fished with em and they are definitely a step up.

But to start off with a set up and only use em a few times a year it's hard to pay that high dollar.
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Old 06-27-2012, 10:05 PM
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If you buy cheap reels for offshore they will break with the quickness. I know this from experience
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Old 06-27-2012, 10:29 PM
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If you buy cheap reels for offshore they will break with the quickness. I know this from experience
X2. spend the dough up front for less headaches in the end.


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Old 06-27-2012, 10:31 PM
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Depends on what type of set up you like spinning, or open, lever drag or level wind. Personally I like a Shimano TLD 25 because of the lever drag so you can lock it down when you get a Ling on to get him out of the rig. The reel is pleanty big for the fish u listed. One thing to consider is if you are going to be casting or just mainly using live/dead bait or possibly vertical jigging. If you are going to cast then you would need something like mentioned above. The TLD is a good solid reel very dependable in the lower price range of it's style. And I personally like Star rods they make a good inexpensive combo.
Somebody else as telling me about those star rods saying they were awesome as well, might have to check em out
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Old 06-27-2012, 10:33 PM
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If you buy cheap reels for offshore they will break with the quickness. I know this from experience
I literally watched meauxs reel fall apart on the first trip he took it out!!!
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Old 06-27-2012, 10:42 PM
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PM rigratnomeaux with Duce Rods, they have some very sweet offshore rods.
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Old 06-27-2012, 11:13 PM
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Thanks.
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Old 06-28-2012, 01:04 AM
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Somebody else as telling me about those star rods saying they were awesome as well, might have to check em out
I used a star paraflex (I think) jigging rod. It was pretty sweet
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