Hi All,
I've recently started to get back into fishing, and I purchased a crappy Shakespeare Catalyst 6'6" 3-6kg Rod & Reel Combo to start off with. It was enough to get me started but since using my friends G.Loomis Rod & Daiwa Advantage Reel Combo, I've come to realize that better gear would be money well spent.
I mainly go fishing out at Narrabeen Lakes off the shore, or off the shore around Sydney Harbour. I'm not into Rock or Beach Fishing but may occasionally go out on a small boat.
I'm not chasing the huge ones just moderately sized fish. Decent sized Bream, etc.. the usual common stuff.
I want to spend under $300 for a new Rod & Reel Combo including some line to go with. I would like to keep it 2-piece so its easy to fit in the car, but wouldn't mind allowing for slightly heavier fish.
I came up with this Combo and would like to know your thoughts if it's suitable for my application, or if I should perhaps go with different specifications:
Reel: Daiwa Exceler Plus 3000 150yds/16lb
Rod: Shimano Starlo Stix Squidgy Spin Heavy 702 2pc 4-8kg
Line: Fireline Crystal 14lb
Am I on the right track?
Advice appreciated!
Regards,
Ryan