re: I need recs on some good grouper & snapper reef fishing rods & reels

Ya thats how we do it. My favorite set up right now is a a shimano baitrunner 8000 with some 80 lb braid down to whatever size leader they will eat. The live line feature is nice because you dont have to try and flip a bail while the fish is ripping out line. I should of got the 12k size for the extra drag though. 10-12# class fish will still break me off sometimes.