I know a few of you are inshore anglers so I need some opinions on some rods and reels. My arsenal is getting a little old and worn so I'm wanting to replace some equipment but the prices on the stuff I like has gotten crazy expensive. In the past I've typically purchased St. Croix rods (Pearl and Mojo Inshore) and Shimano Stradic reels.
I've tried to go less expensive on the rods by going with Daiwa Pro series rods but they suck - sensitivity blows and the grips start to twist. I gotten the lower end Shimano reels but they aren't as smooth and wear more quickly. My older Stradics have lasted years (the newer ones don't seem as good.)
Any thoughts on what I might consider looking into?
I've tried to go less expensive on the rods by going with Daiwa Pro series rods but they suck - sensitivity blows and the grips start to twist. I gotten the lower end Shimano reels but they aren't as smooth and wear more quickly. My older Stradics have lasted years (the newer ones don't seem as good.)
Any thoughts on what I might consider looking into?