Checking out the deals at Turners now. Big sale on Seeker Blue Lightning Inshore II rods. 15-25 8' for 134.98. Good price?

:Di use a bamboo stick and a handline.!!!! it works!

Tempted!

The article contained data from a neutral party showing fraying results after passing the line through a fishing rod guide 500times. Compared to izor and Jerry brown...PP was mangled. It was a very nonopinionated article, simply a report of experimental findings

Personal experience? Power pro is way too stiff, has terrible memory, the green fades and I agree with the article, it frays. It's also incredibly abrasive. Try Jerry Brown white and I promise you will never go back

To be fair...
Powerpro is definitely a strong line. It will hold the weight it's rated for no problem. So catching your Marlin is no big surprise. However, I just wouldn't say "get high quality line" and then suggest powerpro. There are much better options. Powerpro is like the middle of the road line. It's a personal preference. Try both, see which you like.

I prefer a soft line that won't cut my fingers, won't damage my guides, won't fray and fade after a few months and will last.

No joke. I have had my JB 40# on my jig stick for two years. I can't even tell you how many times I've thrown it. Probably at least 100 yesterday. I have had my 50# JB on my kelp cutter for 1.5 years. I have pulled 3 40#+ WSB and 2 60#s with it. (1 from kayak, 1 from boat) and I honestly can't tell you how many yellow tail there's been more fish I just don't remember which rig they were on Any line that can take the beating I give it and still perform flawlessly, is a winner in my book

Thanks for the input everybody. Keep it coming!
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Ive never even heard of jerry Brown

He uses the alias "Moonbeam"

Saw the "Hello Kitty" rod and reel set at Turners yesterday. At 9.95 it was a steal, I still didn't pull the trigger though.

I'm leaning towards the Avet reels and still looking into the Seeker rods I mentioned.

I know exactly who tje the moonbeam jerry Brown is I was referring to tje fishing line haha

Don't think starter gear need to be low quality gear. If you get some cheap stuff you'll be disappointed and maybe lose a quality fish. Most of my gear is used but decent stuff and it keeps right on killing fish. I'll throw my vote to the Daiwa sealine reels as well. Older or newer models in all sizes are great and durable reels. Like others said, fill with braid and you can then change leader size to suit what you're after. Big 5 does have good sales frequently on sabre and penn rods that will do the job on local fish. If you go used try out local seeker or calstar. Can't go wrong with either of these brands. Since you want to target lots of species go with a heavier 20-40lb rod and and maybe some thing 10-20 with a trigger for bass and inshore stuff. There are lots of good bait casters that will suit you. Abu-Garcia, shimano cardifs are afordable reels that will work well. Good luck. Mike