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Set me up a rod/reel/setup for tight line red fishing from the bank
Posted on 8/20/25 at 6:32 am
Posted on 8/20/25 at 6:32 am
I currently have a frankenstein spinner combo with 12lb mono and a 7' pole. I use a carolina rig with circle hook and steel leader.
I catch plenty of smaller reds/hardheads/trout but looking for something to use bigger baits for bigger fish. Id also like to do a little surf fishing along the Cameron area coast.
I know the OB can get me set up!
TIA
I catch plenty of smaller reds/hardheads/trout but looking for something to use bigger baits for bigger fish. Id also like to do a little surf fishing along the Cameron area coast.
I know the OB can get me set up!
TIA
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Posted on 8/20/25 at 6:53 am to LSURoss
Diawa BG 3500, 30# suffix or Slick 8 braid, 7’ falcon coastal mh
Posted on 8/20/25 at 6:59 am to KemoSabe65
wow, one reply and I'm set up! 
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:37 am to LSURoss
Personal choice for me
3500 or 4000 pflueger president
7’6” ugly stick m/l
30lb power pro 20lb flouro/mono fg knot
3500 or 4000 pflueger president
7’6” ugly stick m/l
30lb power pro 20lb flouro/mono fg knot
Posted on 8/20/25 at 10:55 am to LSURoss
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Id also like to do a little surf fishing along the Cameron area coast.
Do you mean legit surf fishing where you cast baits out long distances and set the rod in a rodholder or are you talking about wade surf fishing.
True surf rods will usually be 9-12' and optimized for long casts.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 11:20 am to The Last Coco
quote:
Do you mean legit surf fishing where you cast baits out long distances and set the rod in a rodholder or are you talking about wade surf fishing.
Wife shot down the idea of buying a drone to fly the bait way out.
Mainly talking about wading.
My primary fishing is 90% from the bank and 10% in the surf.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 11:37 am to LSURoss
Medium heavy for sure if you are targeting just redfish. For all purpose I would stick to straight medium rod.
I tend to stay on the smaller size when it comes to reels. They are lighter and cast better. But again if you are strictly targeting redfish, then a 400 series would be best.
I tend to stay on the smaller size when it comes to reels. They are lighter and cast better. But again if you are strictly targeting redfish, then a 400 series would be best.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 12:06 pm to LSURoss
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90% from the bank
Get the Gulf Shores special then. 8' heavy rod with a decent reel
Posted on 8/20/25 at 12:29 pm to LSURoss
If surf fishing, I would recommend:
Shimano sagauro 9 ft rod
Shimano Nexave or Sedona 4000 size reel
40 lb Sufix 832 braid
You could get all that from academy for less than $150 total
Shimano sagauro 9 ft rod
Shimano Nexave or Sedona 4000 size reel
40 lb Sufix 832 braid
You could get all that from academy for less than $150 total
Posted on 8/20/25 at 12:30 pm to Shexter
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decent reel
Depending on how much OP wants to spend it may be worthwhile looking to sealed drag system considering the style of fishing he will be doing.
Posted on 8/20/25 at 5:13 pm to LSURoss
If i only had one piece of advice to give, it would be to get a Shimano or Daiwa spinning reel. Both brands are excellent and even their lower end models perform flawlessly in my experience. I like my Nexaves ($40) every bit as much as my Stradic ($200). I just bought 2 sedonas and those feel like $200 reels. You really can go cheap and get great equipment
Posted on 8/20/25 at 5:20 pm to RandRules
After browsing all this info and spending way too much time on the internet today, I think I'm gonna go this route. I mainly go fishing just to get out of the house. It's becoming an addiction though
Posted on 8/20/25 at 5:26 pm to LSURoss
That’s why i say go cheap. I like my Nexaves just as much as my Stradic and Daiwa Kage and they have held up to my abuse.
You can have a lot of fun catching 20+ lb catfish from the banks of the MS if you find the right place, and the surf setup I recommended is awesome for that.
You can have a lot of fun catching 20+ lb catfish from the banks of the MS if you find the right place, and the surf setup I recommended is awesome for that.
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