re: Need help buying a surf rod and reel

i would get a spinning combo for around 70 - 80 bucks with a 7' rod. i have a pfluger president combo from academy for around 80 bucks i use for saltwater.

i lived in pensacola for three years and i have a spot for you to wade fish. mapquest emerald sound drive. it's right past the navarre zoo in the back of a neighborhood. park at the end of there and you will see the santa rosa sound. wade out to your waist and find the fish. there are specks, reds, drum, ladyfish and a few macks. it's very grassy there so keep that in mind. we fish bottom with live or deal shrimp. we also used top water lures, gold spoons and plastic cocahoes. i've caught VERY nice reds in that area and nice sized trout.

also, there are plenty of stingrays in the area, so shuffle and slide your feet!

let me know if you need any more info