Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

[Bunnerrabbit]

First off thanks for looking I am not originally from a coastal area so fishing in saltwater is totally new to me. I am considering buying a shimano FX4000RA spinning reel. I am used to the Quickfire II casting and like it very much as I own the 2000 version already. Anyway I am thinking about buying the FX4000 and matching it with a $30 ugly stick rod thats not to big itself. The ugly stick is rated for 8-20LB line. Thanks for any info and suggestions. Let me add I will be fishing from a boat in the NC waterway. For what I have no clue and also I have no interest in keeping anything it would just be for the sport of it.

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-FX400...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1206310296&sr=1-2

 

[rolmops]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

First off thanks for looking I am not originally from a coastal area so fishing in saltwater is totally new to me. I am considering buying a shimano FX4000RA spinning reel. I am used to the Quickfire II casting and like it very much as I own the 2000 version already. Anyway I am thinking about buying the FX4000 and matching it with a $30 ugly stick rod thats not to big itself. The ugly stick is rated for 8-20LB line. Thanks for any info and suggestions. Let me add I will be fishing from a boat in the NC waterway. For what I have no clue and also I have no interest in keeping anything it would just be for the sport of it.

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-FX400...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1206310296&sr=1-2

You should be fine as long as you go for bait fish.If you intend to use your bait to catch bigger ones you better get at least a far more serious reel.

 

[JB]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

I think you would be underarmed for most salt water fish, BR. A 5lb Bluefish is a lot stronger than a 5LB bass or trout and a 10LB bluefish is like hooking a freight train.

On the other hand, a lot depends on how good you are at playing a fish. I fished for dorado in the Gulf Stream off FL with bass gear and once caught a 275 Blue Marlin on a musky rod and an Ambassaduer 7000. I was just adventurous and I got spooled a lot.

 

[Bunnerrabbit]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

IF I cannot get by with that setup my next choice would be to go with slightly larger ugly stick and the Penn Captiva probably a CV6000. But thats spending about twice as much.

 

[rolmops]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

IF I cannot get by with that setup my next choice would be to go with slightly larger ugly stick and the Penn Captiva probably a CV6000. But thats spending about twice as much.

That sounds like an improvement,although you are still on the light side.
About spending twice as much.Allow me to disagree.
This bigger setup has a good chance of surviving a real fish.The previous one would not have lasted even one day on the brine and you would have come back without fish and with a broken rod and reel.And that is really expensive.

 

[mpsyamaha]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

i think this guys opinion is sort of extreme, considering you are doing inshore fishing. i love fishing with 10lb test, and for the most part, if you can play a fish it will be fine. i use 4000 size shimano stradics for sheepshead, redfish, snook, jacks, bluefish, pompano, etc. i also have larger rods ready for certain circumstances. anyways, my point is that it really depends on the situation and the target species.

 

[tnduc]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

Like mpsyamaha, I use a 4000 Shimano with 12lb Suffix mono for inshore fishing. Works great for reds, trout, black drum, flounder, etc... Just set your drag and learn how to play the fish and you will be ok. Fishing inshore on light tackle is a blast. I do have heavier class rods/reels but rarely use them.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

Good grief! A 4000 Stradic for slot reds, trout & flounder? Where's the sport in that? Just get a Warn winch! Lol! I bet you don't lose any though...

The wife also likes the quick fire trigger. She uses the Spirex 2000 on a St Croix Legand and catches lots of over-slot reds with no problem. Light enough to fish all day comfortably.

I use the Symetre on a Kistler for trout & reds and a Saros 3000 on a Crowder for snook, bones and permit.

There's nothing wrong with the FX series to find out if you really like the sport but I'd at least step up to the Spirex. Just something to think about. Love the Shimano stuff!

 

[JCF350]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

For what I have no clue and also I have no interest in keeping anything it would just be for the sport of it.

For inshore waters I use 15 to 20lb. test equipment. In close offshore 50lb stuff, farther out 80lb minimum. Brand wise would be whatever you like. AND ALWAYS keep plenty of spare line handy cause your going to need to change it often.

BTW get ready to give up freshwater fishing, freshwater fish don't fight compared to the hunks of muscle your fixin to start catching.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Is this combo big enought for saltwater fishing?

That combo would work for what you want to do.

We're catching 40-50# stripers on a regular basis using 6'6" medium heavy "bass" rods and 2500/3500 series spinning reels with #10 Fireline and Power Pro. Lots of guys catching the same fish with 9 or 10 weight fly rods.

Unless your fishing offshore there is no reason to use anything heavier than 20# tackle.