Thoughts on rod lengths/cheaper reels for yakking

[MalibuJohnny]

Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

I live for the day that I wear out some drag washers.

I use inexpensive gear and don't bother leashing. I've never paid more than $50 for a rod and have caught some amazing fish. I caught my 50lb yt on a $49 7' Dan Hernandez special from Squidco. I like Jigmasters, Sealines, and TLD15 Lever reels.

Use mono for casting to prevent thumb burns on spectra.

Mike, I fish X Factors too

I take my girls out often, and along with them the cousins (boys) come along.
And believe me, weather you use the good stuff, or the good old 500’s the good old stuff works the best. Not a problem if something goes over the side or dropped in the surf…rinse it at use it.

Stick with what you have first…then pick up stuff here and there until you have enough “stuff” Won’t see me with a $600.00 set up on my yak! To cheap and to me, I don’t care!>>

Have fun and don’t worry on what it looks like, worry if your kids are going to have a blast!