what rod reel combos you using for bay fishing ?

[tacmik]

Don't forget about the ugly stick. In-expensive and durable. match it up with the Cardiff reel and you have a set up that works great for the bay.

[ROSSOLY]

If you're looking for an inexpensive rod, Berkeley has several trigger sticks. I fish two, 10/12 lb and 20 lb setups

[stoned-trout]

cant go wrong with an ugly stick ..

[tacmik]

Another option is to go down to Squid Co. Tell them how much you have to spend, where you want to fish and that you are in a yak. They know their stuff and won't steer you wrong.

[Mr. NiceGuy]

I put a new Shimano Curado 300 EJ (Squidco) on a Lamiglas 7' IC 70 MH Inshore Classic (on my pole rack for many years with a reel I didn't like. I loaded it with 65# Power Pro braid.

It's a zinger, to say the least. Amazing combo. Casts over the horizon.

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I would like to find something as nice to replace my aging La Jolla kayak fishing heavy rod. I have no clue about that yet, but I want tangle free long distance spectra casting from my kayak. Durable, salt resistant and relatively maintenance free. Recommendations for a state-of-the-art combo would be greatly appreciated. When the summer boils start again, I want to cast to my targets before pedaling.