Mangrove Setup

I've been thinking about a more heavy duty rig for Mangrove, Cobia, and occasional vacation surf fishing.

Will probably go with

5000 or 6000 size Shimano Spinning
8' Heavy - Shimano Teramar or Falcon Coastal

6500 spin fisher on a heavy action rod to horse them out of structure. 100pound power pro and some 30-40lb fluorocarbon.

tekota 300 on a 5'-6" MH standup rod

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You don't mention budget so for a cheap set up I would go with a Daiwa BG 5000 and Shimano Trevala S in Medium heavy. If budget is higher go with a Sargossa

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This is very close to my setup. I would go lighter rather than heavier equipment. I’ve used big rods that are meant for tuna and AJs and you end up missing a lot of fish because there is no give in the equipment.
My larger trout rods with 30 braid have done well, minus the occasional big boy that will break you off.

Thanks guys. My current setups are 7500 - 8000 spinning reels on jigging rods. Trying to come up with something lighter. Maybe a 4-5000 size reel

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My friend/guide in Florida is always amazed at how effective my bass stuff is. It led him to carrying a few lighter rigs on his boat.

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To be fair, mangroves chummed out of wrecks in FL require different tackle than horsing them out of rigs in LA. I've fished both and agree with your previous suggestions for florida. I've caught shallow water grouper there on beefed up inshore gear. But around rigs out of LA, I prefer heavier tackle because the 5lb+ mangos mean business.

Bass spinning set up with 35lb braid Carolina rig to 30lb floro with shrimp for bait. Catch 100times better at night.