good beginner setup?

[bad brady]

I've been to alot of tackle shops and I've checked out just about every setup there is. Those are the ones I've narrowed it down to. Just looking for more opinions pros and cons. I figure either way I'm gonna be dropping some coin. Just be as sure as possible its the right setup.

[Whiting17]

I'm going to get some dirty looks from the born and raised west coast guys, but don't comptly over look the spinning option. If your a beginner, casting a spinning reel is 10x eaiser and with your target species a spinning combo is perfectly suitable. I've got a couple Okuma Cedros with 40 and 50lb braid work in any kayak situation a conventional reel would be used.

[spottie slayer]

Originally Posted by bad brady

Is the sxj MC any better with casting? What's the deal with there drag?

honestly the mc does absolutely nothing. I call it a donkey dial. extra 50 bucks for nothing. The video on their site is misleading.

[spottie slayer]

Originally Posted by bad brady

Is the sxj MC any better with casting? What's the deal with there drag?

If you hook a large fish that takes a lot of line the drag has a very good chance of melting and causing the reel to explode. I work and Dana wharf and I talked to every deckhand that used to work long range down there and they all say that avets have this issue. Plus it happened to my mxl.

[spottie slayer]

Originally Posted by Whiting17

I'm going to get some dirty looks from the born and raised west coast guys, but don't comptly over look the spinning option. If your a beginner, casting a spinning reel is 10x eaiser and with your target species a spinning combo is perfectly suitable. I've got a couple Okuma Cedros with 40 and 50lb braid work in any kayak situation a conventional reel would be used.

Buying a coffee grinder is a mistake! Don't do it if you want one setup that is durable and can handle most types of fishing in socal.

[Whiting17]

Originally Posted by spottie slayer

Buying a coffee grinder is a mistake! Don't do it if you want one setup that is durable and can handle most types of fishing in socal.

Take care of a quality spinning reel, and it'll last as long as any conventional reel. Just my opinion. (And the entire east coast and Midwest)

[spottie slayer]

Originally Posted by Whiting17

Take care of a quality spinning reel, and it'll last as long as any conventional reel. Just my opinion. (And the entire east coast and Midwest)

i have coffee grinders too but their just not my main go to setup. their like extras. If you want one beginner setup then start off with a convetional reel in my opinion "but at the end of the day, you can do whatever the FUCK! you wanna do."

-Hodge Twins

[Whiting17]

Originally Posted by spottie slayer

i have coffee grinders too but their just not my main go to setup. their like extras. If you want one beginner setup then start off with a convetional reel in my opinion "but at the end of the day, you can do whatever the FUCK! you wanna do."

-Hodge Twins

Fair enough, and agree do what you want, this is all suggestions

[StinkyMatt]

Spottie slayer,

Where have you been all this time?

I could have used your insight.


Guys around the world use coffee grinders for big fish, it's just a matter of preference.

All averts blow up and the mc cast is a scam. I hope I can still return mine.



A lot of fishing gear is like golf clubs. Some guys just swear by a certain brand and others try to buy game with the newest, shiniest model.

Either you catch fish or not. Pick up gear that feels good in your hand.

My.02

[spottie slayer]

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Spottie slayer,

Where have you been all this time?

I could have used your insight.


Guys around the world use coffee grinders for big fish, it's just a matter of preference.

All averts blow up and the mc cast is a scam. I hope I can still return mine.



A lot of fishing gear is like golf clubs. Some guys just swear by a certain brand and others try to buy game with the newest, shiniest model.

Either you catch fish or not. Pick up gear that feels good in your hand.

My.02

Exactly its all about catching fish

[bad brady]

Thanks for the 411 everyone.