Newb Fishing questions

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For reel specs, I would recommend looking at the drag ratings. You always want a reel that can handle the fish you are targeting. Speed ratio of the reel is also important depending on type of fishing you are doing.

Rods. Bigger and stronger fish, you will want heavier ratings. Rod should be able to handle the line rating you need for the fish you are targeting.

As far as line goes. I only have one suggestion for braid and flouro carbon. Daiwa samaurai for the braid and seaguar premier for the flouro carbon.

Daiwa and Okuma have some pretty good reels and rods for lower prices. Of course these two are not the only brands out there. But in the future if you give me a price range for combo and what you are looking to do and catch, I can lead you closer to and exact combo.