Looking for rod & reel..what do y'all recommend?

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For fishing the flats in and around the Apalachee Bay area? Don't want to spend a fortune but something better than the Papil's pocket fisherman. I'm new to the flats scene, done most of my fishing in deep water back in South Fla. Any and all help appreciated, Gracias!
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For kayak fishing?
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Yes, for Kayak fishing. Need to know sizes, line capacity, etc. Thanks!
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I am terribly hard on tackle, so I prefer rods with a lifetime( or really good ) warrantee. Shimano and gloomis have lifetime. St croix has a 5 year. Star and falcon rods may also have one, just not sure. You can spend $80 on up. Shimano clarus gets you a lot of bang for your buck for around $80. For a little over a hundred you can get into some st croix, star, and higher end shimano rods. I like 7-7 1/2 feet med power fast action. For reels you can get a good saltwater reel for a little over a hundred on up. I prefer 4000 series , but I think a lot of folks like the 2500 or 3000. Give us an idea of your budget and we can probably help narrow down your search. Good luck
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"Over the counter" guarantees on rods have served me well in the past.
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Stradic 3000 reels and Shimano Teramar 7' to 8' medium lite to medium action rods. Been using them for over ten years. Of course ten years ago they only had the 2500 but I still use those too. If you get to where you think you have worn them out replace the bearings (just three) with no a bearings (I prefer the ceramics) and your back better than new.
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I'll second Jeff's suggestions. Remember that your rods and reels are closer the water and will get more of a beating in a kayak. Buy a spray tip for your hose that includes a "mist" setting and was off the reel and rod with emphasis to the line guides and reel seat. You want to dissolve the salt away but leave the grease/oil on the bearings.

I like Jeff use Shimano Stradics in 3000 (older 2500 and 4000) as well. I have a mixture of Shimano, old All star, and Redbone rods. I would probably just buy Shimano or maybe G Loomis if I had to buy now. 6'6" to 8' length in Medium action. I have use Powerpro and now PowerPro Super Slick in 15 to 20 lb with a 30" 20 lb leader. I find that the Power Pro Super Slick is less prone to wind knots but that may just be the heavier lures I use on those rods.
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