Need help deciding new rod and reel

[Sea Fisher 2024]

Hi, can anyone help please....
I'm looking to upgrade from my penn warfare rod and reel 20-30Ib boat set up...
I need a new real that has level wind as I'm new to multiplier reels and I'm after a softer tip that I will see bites a lot easier....
Or if anyone can recommend a reel that would be easy for a novice when it comes to multiplier reels... I don't need anything for casting as I'm always on a boat....
Thanks in advance 🛥

 

[Wolf]

My advice is talk to your local tackle shop owner,different people need a different sized reel.

 

[Ollieollie]

Level winds just something else to fuck up. I’d go standard and learn. It’s not that hard to pick up mate.

 

[Ollieollie]

Also what’s your budget?

 

[Leepip]

Also what are you Targeting on the Boat are you Wreck Fishing, Reef, etc

 

[Craig]

As others have said, abit more info on things would help alot with recommendations.
I use a heavy spinning rod (150g) and small fixed spool (4500) for all my boat stuff from uptiding to wrecking. That's my personal preference though and may not suit you in the slightest.

Do you have your own boat or fishing on a charter?
If on a charter, maybe have a chat with others and see what they're using and see if you could try a few different setups out to see what works best and feels nicest to you.

 

[flappy]

I have no idea what any of these people are talking about.. but best of luck..

 

[stan m]

I have no idea what any of these people are talking about.. but best of luck..

Flapster can however, give you all the gen on this set up.

 

[flappy]

Flapster can however, give you all the gen on this set up.

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That’s my hand.. just about to go and catch a

 

[Topwater]

Ugly Stik Elite and Shimano Charter Special?

 

[Ollieollie]

Ugly Stik Elite and Shimano Charter Special?

My set ups are ugly elites and fathoms

 

[Topwater]

I like the Elites with braidWell so far, let's see how long those guides last eh

 

[Ollieollie]

I like the Elites with braidWell so far, let's see how long those guides last eh

Years so far, with braid

 

[Topwater]

That's good to know Ollie I've not had that much use out of mine yet as I'm mostly a lure angler these days

 

[j willson]

tides, depth ,size leads using ,shark =whiting = rod , most 20 to 50 lbs will do but not nice to use if targeting the wrong fish