by topangler » Thu Nov 06, 2003 10:31 am
A 20 lb. spinning outfit would be a good “one-size-fits-all” choice for grouper, snook and tarpon;, but I’m not sure what you have in mind as far as price.
Personally, I would go for a custom 7’ rod with a Diawa BG60.
BG’s are good quality, relatively inexpensive (about $80, much less than some of the $200-$300 reels out there), and they are extremely rugged and great for saltwater use.
I really don’t know of any rod “brands” I would recommend. Most of my experience is with custom rods. If you need more info on custom rods, I can recommend specific blanks. For your purposes, you are probably better off going to a Bass Pro Shop and asking a sales person to show you their 20 lb. spinners.
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