Saltwater Rod setups for newb

[Cbs49er]

So I purchased a used Hobie compass w/ 180 drive for the main purpose of trolling Eastern Sierras and fishing Castaic for Bass but now I really want to get into some inshore fishing. What setups would you recommend? Bass/Rockcod jig/live bait/sabiki rod? I do have an old ambassador c3 6500 and a Shimano convergence 7'HB 15-30LB 3/8-1oz laying around that I haven't used in years. Not sure what and if those could be used for, Thanks.

[Hillbillymad]

Originally Posted by Cbs49er

So I purchased a used Hobie compass w/ 180 drive for the main purpose of trolling Eastern Sierras and fishing Castaic for Bass but now I really want to get into some inshore fishing. What setups would you recommend? Bass/Rockcod jig/live bait/sabiki rod? I do have an old ambassador c3 6500 and a Shimano convergence 7'HB 15-30LB 3/8-1oz laying around that I haven't used in years. Not sure what and if those could be used for, Thanks.

20-40lb rod I use the cal star800m a little pricey with a torium 16 or 20hg

[fishnfoool]

It depends. Do you care about how much you are willing to spend?

[Oolie]

What you have will work just fine. I like lever drags for bigger game, but it's not strictly necessary.

[Cbs49er]

Originally Posted by fishnfoool

It depends. Do you care about how much you are willing to spend?

I def dont want top of the line, was hoping around 200 per setup. Maybe some penn setups/ugly sticks?

[skrilla]

Your Abu/Convergence setup will work fine for 15-20lb throwing smaller jigs, sabiki, and lighter baits. I keep a couple Ambassaduers in the rotation. Keep the roller bearing and spool bearings clean and lubed.

Penn Jigmasters and Daiwa Sealines are still work horses. At the very least upgrade the drags to carbon fiber and use Cal's grease. Again keep on top of maintenance and they'll go a long way.

I like lever drags for drifting/trolling macks but they are not neccessary. I fish mostly 25-40lb short leaders so size your reels accordingly.

You don't need big money on bait rods. Uglystiks or glass rods will get the job done. Rods I throw artificials with I'll invest more money into.

Spend as much as you're willing to lose if you choose not to leash them.

[fishnfoool]

My first kayak yellowtail was on a Penn general purpose level wind ( 209 mlh ) and an 8 ft ugly stick tiger stick casting rod ( 12-30 ). You definitely don't need to go expensive. Combo is under $140 before tax.
They both still work perfectly fine. However, I'd probably go with something with a little more drag than the 209mlh. It is only rated for 10lbs max drag. Get something with at least 15.