3-4 foot leaders are fine. I assume you are looking a bottom type fish. I would look at jigs with bottom hooks not just assist hook setups. Use a strong hook and strong split ring. I would also stock up on some diamond jigs, crippled herrings, etc. You will still need metals over 2-3 oz, you may find yourself needing 6oz. for shear size and to get through heavy currents.
Hope this helps. Like I said before don't get caught up in the gear just yet. Learn technigue is the most important, and have fun.
That same trevala has worked wonders for me. as for huge fish ,well, its under classed. however i love the action it gives on any jig up to 180g. any jig heaver than that and it bottoms out the rod. the sweet spot being 120-140gram. you will like it. when you get to deeper water and heavier jigs look at the OTI 400g rod. killer rod!!
the cedros is nice. my friend used it all season without a hitch. no huge fish but plenty of snapper, grouper, triggerfish and redfish. he uses 50 lb daiwa boat braid. the paint comes off easily so be careful when you put it down. the handle is a bit skinny for my taste and the 6.2 gear ratio is too high for big jigs. For that setup the high ratio should be great though.
sounds like that setup is a winner and will catch you plenty of fish. when its time to upgrade ask plenty of questions and you will get great advice on this board. good luck and post some pics with your catches!!
I fish in 50-80 feet of water all the time. I use jigs and bounce the bottom/structure for snapper and grouper, and jig fast for bonita and kings. you cant beat a cobia jig or bucktail jig and 2-6 oz will work well.
you dont need to go deep to jig either. you will find plenty of fish in those waters around naples. redfish, trout and even flounder will hit a jig. i have caught many good fish in really shallow water just using jigs.
Pm me if you want specifics.
The Trevala is an awesome rod for the money WITH a lifetime warranty, I might add. If you are not careful .... these guys will have you remortgaging your house for your first jigging setup. I say get yourself a trevala and a Spheros 18000 and keep a few bucks in your pocket.
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RODS...G. Loomis, lightweight and some great jig rods. I jig almost every other day with a bad rt. shoulder (rotator cuff) and med-hvy, or heavy, 6 1/2 - 7 ft Loomis rods are excellent in my situation. The price is worth it with a $50.00 replacement charge for any type of breakage, including freight.
SNAPS...I oversize with wide bend duo-lock snaps to eliminate accidental opening. Don't use cross-lock snaps because they have a tapered end which minimizes the lure's action.
Welcome to the addiction. That set up should be fine for you to get started. In time you may end up upgrading, but the set up you chose will definitely be good to start, especially in that depth of water as you won't need to sling heavy jigs in 50' of water. Don't be afraid to put the screws to the trevalla either, as long as they aren't banged up they'll hold fine (though the comments on backbone are right on) and will catch some big fish.
dont feel bad about your trevalas, i have two, they are awesome! just for jigs in their range. when you want to go heavier you will have to upgrade. The trevala Fs are better.
the shimano spheros is a good reel, the saragosa is a much better reel for just a little more money.
if i want a innexpensive reel i like old Penn Reels. from what i hear and see the quality has fallen off in the new ones.
but yea, just so you know, you have fallen into the most addictive thing in fishing. sorry buddy
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. That set up should be fine for you to get started. In time you may end up upgrading, but the set up you chose will definitely be good to start, especially in that depth of water as you won't need to sling heavy jigs in 50' of water. Don't be afraid to put the screws to the trevalla either, as long as they aren't banged up they'll hold fine (though the comments on backbone are right on) and will catch some big fish.
