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[bmilla35]

Hey everyone...first off I was referred to this wesbite by another forum and really like what I see. Now, back to the matter at hand [cool]

On Saturday I am leaving to go on vacation with a friend and his family to Cape May. While there we are going on a head boat for blue fish (in addition to surf fishing hopefully), and I wanted to bring my own gear if possible. My only rig I have now is not nearly big enough, a Fenwick HMX and Shimano Sahara 2000FX. The only other reel I have is a Browning Gold Medallion (or GM5000)...but no rod. Soooo, either way I need a rod, and if the rod isn't big enough, I will need one of those too. Normally I would be using this rod on the island of Ocracoke, where we go every year, but if the rod can be used fishing on the Allegheny River for example I would love to do that.

So I guess I am looking for a good recommendation on a rod (pleaes not a huge surf rod if at all possible), reel, what pound test line, etc that I can use for the previously mentioned purposes...

Thanks for any help!

Disclaimer: I know very little about fishing...so please be patient [blush]
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[gdn443]

Your best bet would be to get a combo outfit. 5' stout boat rod with reel that can take 25lb test line.Don't forget a small 18" wire leader as well. Heres a combo that won't kill you.






Penn® Levelwind/DepthMaster® Trolling Combo
Combine a Penn Levelwind reel with our DepthMaster Trolling Series rod for a rock-solid trolling rig. Anglers worldwide have found Penn's sure reliability and incredible toughness applicable to any trolling technique. These reels have precision-machined stainless steel pinion gears with high-strength manganese-bronze main gears. Each reel has an anodized-aluminum spool, composite sideplates and a warning clicker. These reels also feature a freespool lever and comfortable soft-grip counter-balanced handles. The 309M and 209M have a graphite composite rod clamp.

Our DepthMaster Trolling Series Rods feature guides with stainless inserts to reduce overall rod weight and increase durability. The gloss-black blanks are made of durable graphite composite with just the right amount of flex and power for trolling applications. Comfortable EVA foam grips stand up to years of use in and out of a rod holder. Models designed for downrigging, pulling planer boards, lead core and general trolling.
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$74.98

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[bmilla35]

Hmm...I never even though about one of those. I have never used one...are they hard to cast? If they are anything like baitcasters, no way I can use them lol.

I am definitely intrigued...but I was thinking about a larger spinning reel.
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[gdn443]

You mentioned your going on a boat. This is a boat rod. If you want a spinning reel, get yourself one with an ugly stick. Again it has to hold 20lb line to handle blues.
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[bmilla35]

[quote gdn443]You mentioned your going on a boat. This is a boat rod. If you want a spinning reel, get yourself one with an ugly stick. Again it has to hold 20lb line to handle blues.[/quote]

Do any of these reel/rod combos stand out from basspro? http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...rentpage=1
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[gdn443]

I like this setup, but their out of stock now.

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