Rod/Reel Choice

[stevie951]

Originally Posted by surfisher

You can't beat a Daiwa sealine 30 for the kayak. The reel is cheap and an absolute tank, holds plenty of braid, and will handle any fish you come across. It has a great free-spool and works for both bait and throwing iron/jigs. Throw it on a californian stick (same blanks as a phenix rod) from turners and your set.

Just saw a youtube video of someone cranking that model! Should have added that I was planning on using 50-65lb braided to mono or fluoro leader so perfect.. Thanks!!