Rod/Reel Choice

[Deamon]

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.

I'm a Daiwa Sealine 20 guy. The best reel to keep out the salt and sand. Just not a higher speed reel but that's not my deal anyways. The turners Californian rods will be 30% off at FH. Just can't beat that price and decent quality.