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Maine Guide · 10-19-2004, 11:42 AM

I am planning on buying my first saltwater conventional rod/reel, and would appreciate your input.

I use them extensively in freshwater, just have not purchased one for the salt yet.

My fishing varies - sometimes in the Canal, but a lot more in the surf. Mostly plugging. Not yet into the jigging but know that I need to as I watch the guys in the east end of the canal. Most of my plugs are in the 2-3 oz. range. The rod will also be used occassionally for chunking.

I'd like to know what make/model rod you would suggest, as well as the reel. Also, would you spool it with braid or mono?

Thank you all for your input.

10-19-2004, 11:42 AM	#1
Maine Guide Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 20	Moving to Conventionals I am planning on buying my first saltwater conventional rod/reel, and would appreciate your input. I use them extensively in freshwater, just have not purchased one for the salt yet. My fishing varies - sometimes in the Canal, but a lot more in the surf. Mostly plugging. Not yet into the jigging but know that I need to as I watch the guys in the east end of the canal. Most of my plugs are in the 2-3 oz. range. The rod will also be used occassionally for chunking. I'd like to know what make/model rod you would suggest, as well as the reel. Also, would you spool it with braid or mono? Thank you all for your input.