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02-19-2002, 02:36 PM

If money was an issue and you were to recommend a Yellowtail and White Seabass combo for a green horn (new angler) what would you recommend? Booyaa To Ya'! <A HREF="http://www.fishingclothes.com " target="_new">http://www.fishingclothes.com </A> Romero

SHAKA · 02-19-2002, 09:06 PM

G LOOMIS SWR108-20C AND A CALCUTTA 400.I PREFER LIGHT TACKLE, THOUGH IT IS NOT SOMETHING I WOULD RECOMMEND ON A PARTY BOAT.

ROMEROFISHERKING · 02-20-2002, 01:35 AM

A Newell 229-m , ( If You Could Find One ! ) or any 229 series or 338 series , 30lb. test or on 338, 40lb. test.. ROD , Any E-Glass conventional guided (standard) Rod, No Longer than 7 1/2 ft......I Prefer Trueline blanks for yellow's...........COST Wise, Very Reasonable, But Extremely Versitile ...Wise , Long Term Investment....

Jan · 02-20-2002, 04:00 AM

Ugly stick Tigre rod and a penn 500... Kind of like the timex of the fishing world. Good solid gear and will not break the bank....been a scupper load or two of fish caught with penn 500s over the years. Smile

02-20-2002, 05:14 AM

Shaka, Fisherking and Jan. All sound like solid set-ups from high end to low end. Pro's and Con's? For a new angler to get started whats the cost on each of these set-ups? Thanx for your help gents. Booyaa To Ya'! <A HREF="http://www.fishingclothes.com " target="_new">http://www.fishingclothes.com </A> Romero

ROMEROFISHERKING · 02-21-2002, 12:28 AM

COST.....around $120 to $160 for reel, but Fred Hall Show , IS around the corner, But I, also agree with Jan, the Ugly Stick Would work VERY well also, and is preety bullet proof......and around $50 to $60 bucks....

02-22-2002, 03:07 AM

I still to this day bring my Shimano Talavera, $30 bucks from the Hall Show and my Shimano TLD 15/30 about $100 most tackle stores. The boys still talk smack about my Talavera, but that pole has been bullet proof. Booyaa To Ya'! <A HREF="http://www.fishingclothes.com " target="_new">http://www.fishingclothes.com </A> Romero

Jan · 02-22-2002, 03:35 AM

I just orderd a Calstar 270H with a Newell 229-5 loaded with Izor 20# reel $116.00 and rod $139.00 from Charkbait, just couldn't stand it anymore. lol I needed a mid range outfit to fill in the gap in my gear, this gear will last for years with reasonable care. The wife's response was "is that all you needed".... god bless this woman, I'm the luckiest fisherman alive. lol

ROMEROFISHERKING · 02-22-2002, 05:11 AM

Sigh, ,,,,NOW Thats, LOVE....!...

SHAKA · 02-22-2002, 09:10 AM

WHO WRAPS YOUR RODS? I WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A CAL STAR GRAFIGHTER FOR FLINGING 45 LITES AND SQUID.

02-23-2002, 06:40 AM

That is love, Im thinking your wife might just be a keeper. That sounds like a pretty sweet set-up Jan. It makes complete sense, you will have equipment that will last a lifetime. What do you think about running the 229-5 on my 700L? Booyaa To Ya'! <A HREF="http://www.fishingclothes.com " target="_new">http://www.fishingclothes.com </A> Romero

02-23-2002, 06:52 AM

Hey Dara, are you ready for the Hall Show? Booyaa To Ya'! <A HREF="http://www.fishingclothes.com " target="_new">http://www.fishingclothes.com </A> Romero

02-24-2002, 05:47 PM

booyaa: Great challenge question to the veterans. "Greenhorns" to yellowtail and seabass would be like a highschooler starting at right tackle for the Packers. It would be a definate challenge. Most prospective anglers would probably have a "little" knowledge of fishing and have some tackle they have used for other saltwater techniques. I would suggest that they adapt their tackle to the problem. (1) Your reel must have an excellant drag capable of withstanding the screaming runs of a 20 lb yellow and the freight train runs of a 25 lb seabass.(2) The rod should be able to set the hook and pump the fish back.(3) The running line should be fresh line not all twisted from prior use. If you are fishing in the areas of yellowtail and sea bass you are usually around bass fishing and of course barracuda. If one is truly a "greenhorn" (or maybe not) adapt your tackle to the kelp rock habitat. I carry three outfits to Catalina (aside from the billfish rod hiding in the bow) (1) A 9 foot Pac-bay 1087 with a Shimano Star 15/30 loaded with "new" Ande 15 pound and (2) a 9 foot Pac-Bay 1087 with another Shimano Star 15/30 loaded with 30 pound Ande. My third set-up is a Pac-Bay 1089 (a horse) loaded with 40 lb on a Shimano Speed master TSM. This covers all the fishing situations that come up. If one is a greenhorn, he could get away with one of the lighter oufits and the expense is very reasonble. In closing I learned some valuable lessons on the Farnsworth and Isthmus Highspot, that being.......forget the light tackle. George George Van Zant <A HREF="http://www.bigfishtackle.com/georgescorner.htm " target="_new">http://www.bigfishtackle.com/georgescorner.htm </A>

02-25-2002, 07:24 AM

George, you and I are going to fish sometime this season and i will look forward to a good time. Romero Booyaa To Ya'! <A HREF="http://www.fishingclothes.com " target="_new">http://www.fishingclothes.com </A> Romero

02-26-2002, 06:25 AM

VAT IT BE BRO! George Vanzant is about as hard-core and experienced as they come. If there is anything you need to know about fishing George is definitely one of our top go to guys. We have a pretty solid crew both male and female here on the California Boards. There is no such thing as a dumb question and you will always get good responses that make for a great fishing experience. Thanx for stopping by Marty! Booyaa To Ya'! <A HREF="http://www.fishingclothes.com " target="_new">http://www.fishingclothes.com </A> Romero

02-26-2002, 06:45 AM

The Fred Hall Fishing Show is March 6th - 10th at Long Beach Convention Center. March 20th - 24th at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Booyaa To Ya'! <A HREF="http://www.fishingclothes.com " target="_new">http://www.fishingclothes.com </A> Romero

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