Newbie Rods and Reels Advice

[BrokeLoser]

Originally Posted by tima597

Hey Everyone,

Well I've had my yak for about a year now and have mainly stuck it in freshwater. However, I'd like to get into some saltwater fishing. I don't really know anything about gear selection for saltwater. I probably want a total of 3 set ups. One for YT/WSB, one for halibut, and one for anything else such as bass, rockfish, etc.

Can you guys give me any guidance? I probably have a $600 budget but maybe be able to stretch that a little bit.

I'm gonna be specific but only because I know you are looking for specifics...however, I'd still do a bit of research if I were you. You don't want to make the mistake we've all made and throw good money after bad putting together combo's that you either won't end up using or won't have optimum fun using. Here ya go;

Shimano Teramar WC inshore 7' 4" casting rod with trigger handle, 12-25# MH line class...mount a Daiwa Luna 253 or Shimano Calcutta 200 on it if you can. (use this for calicos)

Shimano Teramar WC inshore 8' jig / bait rod, 15-30# MH line class...mount a Daiwa Sealine 20 or 30 on this stick. (use it for bait and species up to smaller yellows)

Shimano Teramar WC inshore 9' jig / bait rod, 25-40# H line class...mount a Daiwa Sealine 40 on it. (use it for throwing iron at larger yellows and the like)

I tend to like to fish my tackle on the lighter side and finesse em'...you could step up each setup one line class if you're a guy that likes to horse out your catch.

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont...s/inshore.html

http://www.daiwa.com/reel/detail.aspx?id=11

http://www.daiwa.com/reel/detail.aspx?id=190