good beginner setup?

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Originally Posted by steveooo

That's good advice.

Sealines are great reels for the $. They are good right out of the box, and when you service them you can upgrade to the carbon-tex drags. The Sealines are pretty durable, and can withstand the abuse they see on the kayak. I'd do 50 lb braid, just to increase the top shot capabilities. With 50 braid, I fish anywhere from 15 - 35 lb flouro. Fill the reel to the brim with spectra, and in most situations you only need a short top-shot.

You really can't go wrong with the seekers or calstars. Look for a used one on CL, or the Seeker Stealth series is pretty nice rod for the price.

could you explain what you mean by " braid " and " top shot " ?