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TheOcean 
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| Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 2:43 pm)
First wanted to say that I lurk the board daily, one of the best on TD 
I live two minutes from some of the best fishing in FL (St. Pete Beach)...and ten minutes from Fort Desoto...need to get back into the game.
This is my current set-up:
All 3 shimano reels, the middle one needs to be cleaned up.
How do I clean them? Should I just take it to a shop and have them clean the reels/re-line everything?
Also, what's a solid, inexpensive rod for the 6500?
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Uncle JackD 
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 2:50 pm to TheOcean)
I would just bring them into and have them all cleaned/greased professionally. Shouldn't costs more then $20 a piece to get you up and running smooth.
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 3:01 pm to Uncle JackD)
Was thinking the same thing...don't really have the time to spend a lot of time cleaning/re-lining
Any ideas for a cheap rod on the 6500? I'd like to take all 3 w/ the rod and have them clean, re-line, and attach the 6500.
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fishfighter 
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 3:02 pm to Uncle JackD)
As far as cleaning, spinning reels are very easy to do.
What type of fish will you be chasing? That will depend on what type of rod.
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 3:04 pm to fishfighter)
Whatever I can catch from land 
I'd guess reds/trout/hopefully snook.
But then again I haven't fished in a LONG time.
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 3:14 pm to TheOcean)
The three shimanos are:
Triton Speedmaster Tss-4 w/ a Tsunami rod
Baitrunner 6500b
Sidestab 2500re
Don't know jack about any of the 3...just wanted to add in case that helps
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Preys on Gumps
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 3:36 pm to TheOcean)
You'll be lucky to get into snook off the bank. Get a kayak and go into Shore Acres and paddle the canals. Also the mangroves right off the Franklin on st Pete side is productive. I was slamming them from the yak when I was in 33703.
Also a boat club would be a good option I was in one when I lived there and it was legit.
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 3:44 pm to Preys on Gumps)
We use to live on Snell Isle...living near Gulfport. 2 minutes from the bridge to treasure island on central.
Know of any good spots over here? I use to hit up Fort Desoto with some friends years ago, but don't know if I'll have the time to be that involved.
Just looking for a weekly stress release from Law School
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QuietTiger
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 4:21 pm to TheOcean)
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Baitrunner 6500b
If that means what I think it does that's a huge reel. Doubt you will be able to use one rod for it and others. Get a 7' MH Ugly Stick and sling a piece of meat into the surf with it.
The 2500, I'd still get a 7' just a M though.
Wait till you're a shyster to break the bank.
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 4:30 pm to QuietTiger)
$24 on amazon for that rod. My kinda deal.
I could still rock the 6500 for dock fishing, right?
eta: two piece or one piece?
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QuietTiger
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 4:52 pm to TheOcean)
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$24 on amazon for that rod.
Let's get something straight now. I wouldn't buy one, but I'm a serious fisher.
Not sure, but thought US only came in 2 piece. If you do in fact have a choice, go with 1.
That 6500 is a lot of reel I would guess, like I said, throw a piece of meat off the dock/surf and see what hits it. Might want to use a decent size line.
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ItTakesAThief
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 5:07 pm to QuietTiger)
Falcon Rods
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QuietTiger
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/13/12 at 5:27 pm to ItTakesAThief)
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Falcon Rods
Originals is all I use for my type of fishing, but they ain't 24$.
Ocean, if you're fishing off the beach, buy a stick of 1 1/4 PVC pipe and cut it on and angle to drive in the the sand. Cast, stick that 6500 and US in it, sit down and drink a beer and wait.
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/14/12 at 7:56 am to QuietTiger)
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Ocean, if you're fishing off the beach, buy a stick of 1 1/4 PVC pipe
Honestly have never had much luck fishing off the beach. I might give it another shot just, but I'm going to focus mostly on dock fishing.
Which brings me another question, is there a good resource that teaches you how to fish?
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/14/12 at 8:03 am to TheOcean)
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I recommend knee-deep fishing someplace with an active gator population.
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/14/12 at 8:05 am to Tom288)
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fishfighter
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/14/12 at 8:46 am to TheOcean)
Google kit fishing. If I lived down that way, I would try kit fishing off the beach.
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/14/12 at 8:54 am to fishfighter)
I googled kit fishing and got "kite fishing"
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TheOcean
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| re: Trying to get back into fishing - need some OBer help (Posted on 10/14/12 at 11:15 am to TheOcean)
Just took the rods/reels in. $19 per reel for a complete clean and $5-$7 to re-spool. Went with 10 mono on the small rod/reel and mono/braided on the big daddy
Thanks for the help
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