What does everybody use? Personally, I'm using an el-cheapo rod/reel combo and 20# mono. Will probably be upgrading to a conventional this year and was wondering what you all use, no set budget since I can use it for throwing heavy jigs, just not crazy money.
Get some sort of baitrunner reel. I use an Okuma Epixor EB65. Its nice to be able to dis-engage the spool instead of lifting the bail. Shimano Bait-runners are nice too.
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