Hey guys - I need some sane advice. I'm in the market for a conventional rig to throw the tins I've been making. (and a few of Salty's if I live another 30 years or so) Been reading up on reels, starting with Penn and Garcia Ambassadeur, and there doesn't seem to be much of a consensus on anything. So far, the plan is pretty much a rod in the 10-ft range and 20-30 pound test mono to throw stuff in the 2-4 ounce range. I don't plan to throw bait, except maybe for flounder. I'm not an equipment snob, so I'll probably go with a Tica or even an Ugly Stik, but I'm a little more careful with reels. Been checking out some of the old squidders, etc, on eBay, and I could probably make do with something like that, but I'm not sure it would be a smart move, especially with all the bells and whistles the newer stuff has. I haven't used conventional gear since the 1960's, and I'm completely ignorant when it comes to modern casting reels. About the only thing I know is that I've already got a callused thumb from guitar pickin', so that should help. Any advice would be welcome. Saw a lot of bass yesterday, which tells me it's time to get off my butt and make a decision.
