im new and need help!

305fishing · 07-22-2008, 12:20 PM

i live in miami and go fishing with friends! they go to 80 ft deep of water! i want to kno if i can get anything good to catch grouper, snapper, maybe a dolphin and anything else that hangs around miamis coast! I only have 170$ and want to get a good conventional combo!Any suggestions?

Robja · 07-22-2008, 02:52 PM

Most any good bait and tackle shop whould be able to help you.

305fishing · 07-22-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Robja

Most any good bait and tackle shop whould be able to help you.

ok thank you. one more question for the depth that im fishing at what type of reel would you use? ( spinning, conventional, trolling etc.)

Robja · 07-22-2008, 06:26 PM

When we bottom fish I have a Penn 750ss spinning reel that works fine for me and we also use the trolling reels. We mostly light tackle fish. One friend we will use Penn senators with 50Lb test and we are usually fishing 80-100 ft water. If you go to the bottom of the main forum page you will see meltons and you could pm Hunter and he could help you Or any of the sponsors on this site. There are quite a few.

305fishing · 07-22-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Robja

When we bottom fish I have a Penn 750ss spinning reel that works fine for me and we also use the trolling reels. We mostly light tackle fish. One friend we will use Penn senators with 50Lb test and we are usually fishing 80-100 ft water. If you go to the bottom of the main forum page you will see meltons and you could pm Hunter and he could help you Or any of the sponsors on this site. There are quite a few.

ok sorry im veryy new to the sport! whats your opinion on the Diawa black and gold series?

eyefish2good · 10-02-2008, 12:09 PM

A good basic reel to start with would be the shimano speedmaster. You can use it for light trolling, bottom fishing and casting if needed off the local piers. Loads up with about 330 yrds. of 30lbs#. This will set you back about $100.00 . Spend more for the reel then the rod. A good inexpesive rod would be the uglystik lite. A good medium or med/heavy action gets the nod for bouncing the bottom.
Also comes in handy when livebaiting for kingfish and sails. If you stay in only 80ft. of water you may also look into a decent spinner outfit for the smaller snaps like yellowtail and mutton. Something capable of handling line around 15 to 20, In the area you mention, flatlining a small piece of cutbait with chum in the current can be very effective.
If you need the budget combo I have a decent used rod you can start with. It's a penn 535 on a new ugly stik rated 20-50 7 ft.. $90.00 for the combo but you have to come to broward to pick it up.
If you have anymore questions about the area and gear needed please feel free to ask.

07-22-2008, 12:20 PM	#1
305fishing #1 Lurker Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 Credits: 1,193.9	im new and need help! i live in miami and go fishing with friends! they go to 80 ft deep of water! i want to kno if i can get anything good to catch grouper, snapper, maybe a dolphin and anything else that hangs around miamis coast! I only have 170$ and want to get a good conventional combo!Any suggestions? Last edited by 305fishing; 07-22-2008 at 12:43 PM.

10-02-2008, 12:09 PM	#6
eyefish2good #1 Croaker Hunter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: I live in S, Florida for over 20 years. Posts: 101 Credits: 655.8 Home Port: Port everglades Best Catch: 43 permit - 73 black grouper- 24 mutton snapper Occupation: I work at various boat and fishing shows around the USA selling my line of custom lures	A good basic reel to start with would be the shimano speedmaster. You can use it for light trolling, bottom fishing and casting if needed off the local piers. Loads up with about 330 yrds. of 30lbs#. This will set you back about $100.00 . Spend more for the reel then the rod. A good inexpesive rod would be the uglystik lite. A good medium or med/heavy action gets the nod for bouncing the bottom. Also comes in handy when livebaiting for kingfish and sails. If you stay in only 80ft. of water you may also look into a decent spinner outfit for the smaller snaps like yellowtail and mutton. Something capable of handling line around 15 to 20, In the area you mention, flatlining a small piece of cutbait with chum in the current can be very effective. If you need the budget combo I have a decent used rod you can start with. It's a penn 535 on a new ugly stik rated 20-50 7 ft.. $90.00 for the combo but you have to come to broward to pick it up. If you have anymore questions about the area and gear needed please feel free to ask. __________________ Owner of TamerProducts.net Makers of fine offshore lures, cutomized gear, and terminal tackle.

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07-22-2008, 02:52 PM	#2
Robja I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,268 Credits: 3,796.0 Boat: Whoever needs help with fuel Home Port: Southport Best Catch: 150 lb Tarpon & 65 lb Dorado	Most any good bait and tackle shop whould be able to help you.

07-22-2008, 06:26 PM	#4
Robja I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,268 Credits: 3,796.0 Boat: Whoever needs help with fuel Home Port: Southport Best Catch: 150 lb Tarpon & 65 lb Dorado	When we bottom fish I have a Penn 750ss spinning reel that works fine for me and we also use the trolling reels. We mostly light tackle fish. One friend we will use Penn senators with 50Lb test and we are usually fishing 80-100 ft water. If you go to the bottom of the main forum page you will see meltons and you could pm Hunter and he could help you Or any of the sponsors on this site. There are quite a few.