HippieDave5

Thanks all...good to know info. Why wouldn't I use these reels? Implication made that this wouldn't be a good idea?

You're right I think...The only info I could find on the rod suggested it was suitable for steelhead. I don't think I've heard of bait casting gear being used for steelhead tho. I actually live near the ocean, and was thinking of using this equipment to put together a surf fishing/rock fishing set up. The reels were barely used and in the orginal box or carry pouch. I have cleaned the dust off of 'em. Right now I need to decide what kind of line to load on them --type of line and weight. The rod says it wants 8-12 lb line. Do you know if that weight range is OK for these reels? (I can find lots of references and sales etc for these reels, but no useful info about how to use them! Frustrating. :-/

My old Dad was active in a midwestern community and got given recognition gifts of fishing tackle, which he never used much -- not knowing one end of a fish from the other. I, however, being a lifelong trout fisherman (mostly fly and some spinning tackle) wish to learn how to use this great looking gear: The Rod: Lamiglas Series G 500; N386 MC; 8'6" Medium Graphite Line Wt. 8-12 lbs. Lure Wt. 3/8 -3/4 Two Reels: 1) Daiwa Millionaire 3H Hi Speed 2) Shimano Bantam 100 "Designed for Professionals" I've never used bait casting gear before, and don't even know what weight line to rig ---For that matter, I'm not even certain these reels are suitable for the rod! I know Newbies can be a pain, but can someone point me in the right direction of how to get started?