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Not that much gear to be honest. 2 maybe 3 rods and a small tackle bag. Edit: just looked up those models and ouch. Have to find a different kayak or just invest in a boat

I'm interested in purchasing a kayak and am a pretty big guy. 6'4" and about 370. How important is it to match the weight capacity of a kayak with my weight? Never used or been in a kayak before. I hear that sit-ins are nice for stability. Any suggestions or anything else to look for I should know? TIA. Tight lines

160y of 4lb is hardly shallow IMHO. I want to try out some ester line but the stuff I want to try only comes in 80m spools. I just don't want have to worry about backing, main line, and leader.

I'm looking at purchasing a Fine Tail Area Trout rod this year and would like to find a reel to use with it. I'd love to get a JDM reel as well, but that's not an option since I'm getting the rod. Are there any reels state side that I could consider that would have a shallow spool or super shallow spool? Looking at a 1000 size or possibly 2000 size. I've also tried to find spools for my Revros LT, but haven't found anything. The main reason is I'd like to try some Varivas ester line. If I can't give find a reel or spool for my Revros, I'll just use backing on it, just don't really want to do that. If I had a line counter it would make things a lot easier. One last thing, since I just remembered, is there a specific tool to use to check and set your drag? TIA and tight lines!

I can't cast with my left arm to save my life. I find it much easier to cast and control the bait with my right arm/hand since I'm right handed. I also wouldn't have the strength to set the hook with my left, I never understood why people would switch to the other hand.

I'm not sure that really matters. I'm right handed, so should I use the reel with my right hand or left???

My son is turning 3 in just a couple short months. I'd like to pick him up a rod and reel for his birthday. I'm not sure how I feel about a "Spiderman" rod. He has played with a few of my spinning reels but that might be too much to start with. How would an underspin be for a kid? Or is a Zebco 33 the best starting reel? Tight lines!

Not exactly what I'm looking for. Unless it will work with a spinning reel

Same line, rod, reel and conditions.

I don't have an issue casting a 1/32 jig and small plastic. It's the smaller jigs I have problems with. The line I'm using is the smallest diameter line I could find, at least state side. I don't really use the lighter jigs in much wind. Anything over 5mph and it just seems pointless.

Primarily lakes. From what I've been seeing from the responses here and other places it will be either a trout rod or ajing rod. The ajing rods have a lure weight that's closer to what I'd be using than a trout rod. There are a ton of companies to look at and figure out what rod would be best suited for me

Panfish(crappy, gills, pumpkin seed, perch) in general, occassionally a rock bass. Just by default because of using jigs and plastics, I will hook into a largemouth bass on occasion.

Good idea on the scale! My wife has a USPS one for her business. I think I can change it to display grams. Would there be any distinct disadvantages to using an Ajing rod in freshwater? Would they potentially be not as sensitive? I heard about the Ajing rods on FB and just started looking at those too. I don't think I've ever used a solid tip rod before either. I'm guessing that helps with sensitivity. Definitely have a good starting point to start my own research. Are there any brands that I need to stay away from? Thanks for all the input and help guys! Tight lines

Thanks for all the info! I just wish they had bigger spools of line. Out of curiosity, what reel do you pair with your rods?

13 Fishing Defy Silver. I don't mind switching lines. Someone else I was talking with suggested Varivas Twitch Master line. Do you have a link to the line you use?