SaltyRunback

Thank you, helps a lot!

G. Loomis IMX Reaction Casting Rod - 6' 8" MF and G. Loomis IMX Casting Mag Bass Rod - 6' 6" MHF These two rods are on sale at TackleWarehouse.com and I'm looking for a rod to freshwater bass fish. I found information on Magnum Taper rod, but nothing on the reaction rod. Anybody know more about it? I originally wanted to pair it with a Shimano Calcutta, but decided to buy a Shimano Curado K with 7.2:1 gear ratio from a friend. I would like to use this set up for most baits and lures, which rod would work best?

I'll look for it, thanks!

Small baby sharks, around a foot long. I've hooked them occasionally by accident. You're right, I shouldn't use it to catch trouts with it. Thank you for your help! I've always fished with other people's equipment and never had my own. I should probably start out with something cheaper, but I like to start with something decent. I like the idea of adding to the arsenal rather than putting/giving it away when I out grow them. My first guitar was an American Standard Fender Stratocaster and it's still my favorite guitar after 20+ years. It just feels so right in my hands, because I've never knew any other guitar. I like to replicate that feeling.

Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Pompano, Mackerel, small Sharks, when fishing in saltwater shores/piers. Striped, Spotted, Largemouth, Smallmouth, Trouts, when fishing in freshwater. Nothing too crazy, they're all fairly small fish. Although, I'm always optimistic and hopeful.

Thank you for your advice, it is appreciated! Have you had any experiences with St. Croix Avid Inshore Saltwater rods and/or Daiwa Luna reels? I'm thinking about either: G. Loomis Greenwater 7' MHF or St. Croix Avid Inshore 7' MHF to pair with Shimano Calcutta B 200, 400 or Daiwa Luna 300 I'm really torn, they're all around the same price.

I plan to use it in freshwater mostly for bass and in saltwater inshore/pier fishing. I'm leaning on Shimano Calcutta 200B, but I'm worried it wouldn't be enough drag. Would 400B be too large?