Any input for a 7 foot medium fast action spinning rod and reel combo for inshore reds and trout? Looking to replace a couple bass pro inshore combos
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Any input for a 7 foot medium fast action spinning rod and reel combo for inshore reds and trout? Looking to replace a couple bass pro inshore combos
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Any thoughts on the Florida Osprey 3000 line?
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Heard good things about the Florida fishing products reels. I have some St. Croix inshore mojo rods that I love.
A fish bites 2 times a day, right before I get to the water, and as soon as my boat gets back on the trailer.
I have a set of Penn battles that have treated me well…half on st croix and half on ugly stick
Watch thehulltruth.com….time of yr people are selling off and switching up….Dont pay with Venmo or Zelle though as there has been some scams lately
Last edited by jwterry3; 01-29-2023 at 03:28 PM.
Star stellar light fast taper or plasma series for a rod
I have had good luck with Daiwa BGs for all my reels but have FFP on my radar to possibly try.
Those star/BG setups are great for the $ and should get you out the door $300-$350 for a setup. If looking to spend more there are certainly more options.
Last edited by SouthernWake; 01-29-2023 at 03:43 PM.
I have a TON of inshore stuff but my favorite is a shimano vanford 3000 and st croix triumph is my go to for artificial. I bought a Shimano Sahara c3000 and put it on a shimano stimula rod and liked it so much I bought another for my self.
St. Croix triumph or premiere for mid range production rods. Avid series for higher end. I’ve used stradics forever
But bought a couple of the Diawa BG MQ reels last year and have really liked them. They run about a half size or so bigger than Shimanos so the 3000 Diawa is closer to a 4000 Stradic. I build all my own rods now which is also a good option if you’re looking for a new hobby. Once you invest in a few tools you can build a comparable rod to any of the big manufactures lines for about half the price plus you’ll learn how fix a lot of common issues.
I have a 7’ medium falcon coastal pairs with a 2500 shimano nasci that I love. It’s an awesome trout and flounder rod. It catches reds too, makes it very sporty when you light into a decent one over 30”. I think the rod only set me back $99.
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Penn conflict reel with a penn prevail rod. Whatever rod you pick, be sure it has one piece eyes, similar to the penn dura guides. I usually run 20 lb braid.
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I like the Diawa BG stuff, went to it about 5 years ago and zero issues
Cant go wrong with any of the Star, St Croix rod stuff and I also have a Fenwick or two that I love
All good info so far, thanks
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Fenwick HMG are some flounder/trout/sheep catching rods.
I like a Stradic but was impressed with the Penn Clash a friend recently picked up.
My absolute favorite is a cork handled St. Croix with a Diawa Ballistic on it. It’s just sweet and works great. I actually think it’s on a Triumph rod. I’ve got an Avid series as well with a Diawa Saltiga but I wouldn’t pay the money for that reel at full retail. The Ballistic is sweet. Then have a handful of Ugly Stick inshore rods that have been great for rest of family, cousins and such.
I’m fishing a Cashion Element inshore rod in their all purpose medium model with a Shimano Nasci 2500. It has been excellent. I’d like to get the medium heavy next as the medium feels more like a medium light to me.
I also have a TFO Pro s medium with a daiwa fuego 2500 that’s great. TFO rods are the opposite their medium feels more like a medium heavy.
Last edited by Cwaysvt; 01-29-2023 at 08:09 PM.
I really like the Penn Slammer.
Gloomis with a lightweight shimano. You’ll be amazed
I've been impressed by my Fenwick HMG's.
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My favorite rods have been my Uglystik Inshore Select 7' medium.. Pair it with a spinning reel of your choice. I bought 5 or 6 Penn Fierce's from a member here almost 10 years ago and they are still going strong.
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