Saltwater Rod setups for newb - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishnfoool · 01-17-2021, 10:48 PM

My first kayak yellowtail was on a Penn general purpose level wind ( 209 mlh ) and an 8 ft ugly stick tiger stick casting rod ( 12-30 ). You definitely don't need to go expensive. Combo is under $140 before tax.
They both still work perfectly fine. However, I'd probably go with something with a little more drag than the 209mlh. It is only rated for 10lbs max drag. Get something with at least 15.

01-17-2021, 10:48 PM	#7
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 304	My first kayak yellowtail was on a Penn general purpose level wind ( 209 mlh ) and an 8 ft ugly stick tiger stick casting rod ( 12-30 ). You definitely don't need to go expensive. Combo is under $140 before tax. They both still work perfectly fine. However, I'd probably go with something with a little more drag than the 209mlh. It is only rated for 10lbs max drag. Get something with at least 15. Last edited by fishnfoool; 01-17-2021 at 10:59 PM.