1-3 in the rod and reel pages, and we'll talk about the different types below.įor the Saltwater Fishing Equipment pages dedicated to Rods and Reels, follow the links: Most of the rods and reels made for saltwater fisherman today will last with a minimum amount of maintenance, as long as you avoid some common mistakes and have them professionally cleaned every so often. Hold up in the harsh saltwater environment. Set the hook, fight, and land the fish you’ll be going after.Ĥ. Cast and work effectively on the types of lures you’ll be using.ģ. Cast a fair distance for long periods with minimum fatigue.Ģ. Saltwater fishing equipment, and by that I mean rods and reels, play a very important role in your success on the Texas coast. Then we'll talk about the three major types: Baitcast, Spinning, and Fly Casting.

Then we'll send you to the Rod and Reel pages.

P.S.We're going to start with the basic requirements of your Saltwater Fishing Equipment. Have any questions about the best size rod and reel combo?Īnd if you know someone who needs to see this video, please TAG or SHARE this with them! We cannot offer discounts on reels, so instead we offer FREE braid, FREE line spooling and FREE shipping on ALL reels! Keep in mind that Insiders get 20% off ALL rods.

I didn’t mention any brands in this video, but you can check out reviews of some of the rods, reels, and fishing line we’ve used below: If you’re fishing for inshore fish on the flats, you don’t need to go super heavy (even if there are big snook or bull redfish around).Ī 3000 series reel on a 7′ 6″ medium to medium-heavy rod with a fast action tip and 10 lb braid with a 20 lb leader can handle everything from a 15″ trout to a 45″ redfish.

Leader: 20-30 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon.

Rod: 7′ 6″ medium to medium-heavy rod with a fast action tip.

The gear these days is very well-made, and you’d be surprised at how well light tackle handles big fish (I’ve caught redfish from 5 to 35 pounds with the setup below).

I’m usually casting artificials all day, and heavier tackle makes that a lot harder to do.

I’m not fishing heavy structure, so I don’t worry about getting broken off.

When I’m inshore fishing, I actually go pretty light. Click here to join the Salt Strong Insider Club

Flats fishing rod and reels