Thanks all. Interesting replies as a whole.
Taking into account my experience, my gear, the wide array of fish in the area, I think I'll try and plan some of my first salt trips by targeting small anyway, and leave the big boys for all those experienced yakers out there
I'm sure as I learn and get some experience under my belt, I'll make that jump up and either try my gear on something bigger, or grab a reel a little more suitable.