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bigbarrels · 07-10-2013, 06:52 AM

Been through quite a few different set ups and my favorite set up is the one I currently use. It can handle anything you run into at La Jolla and would fall within your budget

Cal Star: West Coast Series- 7 foot rod with 20-50 lb line rating

Diawa Saltist 30 with Lever Drag and 6:1 ratio

Star drag versus lever drag? Other people may give info on one or the other but I really like the lever drag and have it on another Saltist of mine..........I also have a Saltist with Star drag but either way they Saltist 30 is pretty sweet......my wife started to haze me a little when the Saltist 30 came in the mail and I just told her that reels to me are like shoes for her......that was the end of the conversation

Good luck

KneeDragger · 07-10-2013, 10:19 PM

My definition of Knee dragger actually means getting low in a turn on a sportbike to the point your actually dragging your knees.

My second hobby. haha. I'm pretty much looking for a set up that will do the job, but in quality.

KneeDragger · 07-10-2013, 10:20 PM

On another note thanks everyone that gave their input. I didn't expect that many responses this quick, shows that you guys are active on this forum! As of now it looks like im looking into the lever/star drags just because it holds alot more line than the low profiles incase i need it. The toriums and daiwa saltist are nice reels, both reels i've heard good feedback from.

We'll ill let you guys know what i decide on in about a wk. I'm going to do some more research and see what i like best and also visit a couple tackle shops like squid co. and see what they say. Until then keep the recommendations coming! I was also looking into the humminbird 561 recommended by a friend. any thoughts on it?

Famous2146 · 07-10-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KneeDragger

My definition of Knee dragger actually means getting low in a turn on a sportbike to the point your actually dragging your knees.

My second hobby. haha. I'm pretty much looking for a set up that will do the job, but in quality.

Way and where do you ride? I as well ride street and it's my Second passion.

t-$money bussard · 07-11-2013, 02:49 PM

ill stand by the turners californian calico specials any day i own 2 of em the 9' 15-40 and the 8' i think its 15-30 forgot owned em for 7 years now cant see the labeling anymore rod leashes wore it away on the 9 is a sealine 20 sl the graphite spool edition and the 8 i have the quantum energy pt hands down my favorite 2 rods that i own

KneeDragger · 07-11-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by t-$money bussard

ill stand by the turners californian calico specials any day i own 2 of em the 9' 15-40 and the 8' i think its 15-30 forgot owned em for 7 years now cant see the labeling anymore rod leashes wore it away on the 9 is a sealine 20 sl the graphite spool edition and the 8 i have the quantum energy pt hands down my favorite 2 rods that i own

Yea I like the Turners californian's because they offer lifetime warrenty, so when your rod breaks you can grab a new one. The rods can also take a load as demo'd by the staff.

stephenG · 07-11-2013, 05:29 PM

I would recommend that you skip on the hummingbird and get a Lowerance Elite color series. I have the Elite4 with color fishfinder/chartplotter and love it. My buddy has a Elite 5 that is really nice and comes with the bigger screen. They are User friendly and able to take the abuse of yakin tha ocean. Just my 2 cents.

KneeDragger · 07-11-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Famous2146

Way and where do you ride? I as well ride street and it's my Second passion.

I'm from San Diego, so i ride at Palomar Mt. the pic above was taken at palomar. What do you ride?

07-10-2013, 06:52 AM	#1
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Been through quite a few different set ups and my favorite set up is the one I currently use. It can handle anything you run into at La Jolla and would fall within your budget Cal Star: West Coast Series- 7 foot rod with 20-50 lb line rating Diawa Saltist 30 with Lever Drag and 6:1 ratio Star drag versus lever drag? Other people may give info on one or the other but I really like the lever drag and have it on another Saltist of mine..........I also have a Saltist with Star drag but either way they Saltist 30 is pretty sweet......my wife started to haze me a little when the Saltist 30 came in the mail and I just told her that reels to me are like shoes for her......that was the end of the conversation Good luck __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear Last edited by bigbarrels; 07-10-2013 at 07:34 AM.

07-10-2013, 10:19 PM	#2
KneeDragger Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 5	My definition of Knee dragger actually means getting low in a turn on a sportbike to the point your actually dragging your knees. My second hobby. haha. I'm pretty much looking for a set up that will do the job, but in quality.

07-10-2013, 10:20 PM	#3
KneeDragger Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 5	On another note thanks everyone that gave their input. I didn't expect that many responses this quick, shows that you guys are active on this forum! As of now it looks like im looking into the lever/star drags just because it holds alot more line than the low profiles incase i need it. The toriums and daiwa saltist are nice reels, both reels i've heard good feedback from. We'll ill let you guys know what i decide on in about a wk. I'm going to do some more research and see what i like best and also visit a couple tackle shops like squid co. and see what they say. Until then keep the recommendations coming! I was also looking into the humminbird 561 recommended by a friend. any thoughts on it?

07-11-2013, 02:49 PM	#5
t-$money bussard Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: racoon city Posts: 74	ill stand by the turners californian calico specials any day i own 2 of em the 9' 15-40 and the 8' i think its 15-30 forgot owned em for 7 years now cant see the labeling anymore rod leashes wore it away on the 9 is a sealine 20 sl the graphite spool edition and the 8 i have the quantum energy pt hands down my favorite 2 rods that i own

07-11-2013, 05:29 PM	#7
stephenG Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Clemente Posts: 97	I would recommend that you skip on the hummingbird and get a Lowerance Elite color series. I have the Elite4 with color fishfinder/chartplotter and love it. My buddy has a Elite 5 that is really nice and comes with the bigger screen. They are User friendly and able to take the abuse of yakin tha ocean. Just my 2 cents.