Inshore bait casting

[Greyson]

I know this website is for bass fishing, but does anyone inshore fish for redfish/sea trout/strippers? I am looking for a bait casting casting rod and reel that will add up to somewhere in the 400 dollar range. I appreciate the help.

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Yes, a 150 or 200 sized reel matched to a 7'+ MH or H rod will work well. A Calcutta, Curado, or anything similar will work well, as will most mid priced rods. I like one of my furies as much (more actually) for inshore than bass. A 3000 sized reel with a M/MH 7' spinning outfit is good too.

[bulldog1935]

I primarily fish inshore from a kayak on the Texas coast. 

There's a lot of overlap between bass and inshore tackle. 

I can recommend TackleDirect as a great place to shop. 

 

Rods, hard to go wrong with St. Croix, a bit heavier but a great rod is Crowder made in Florida, also 13Fishing Omen Green. 

Best baitcast reel is Lew's Super Duty G, and best spinning reel is Shimano Stradic. 

 

 

[hokiehunter373]

I find strippers inshore quite frequently.  They use very sturdy poles, no reel necessary.  Might have a tough time staying under $400 though.

[WC53]

Diawa inshore, Shimano SLX, Curado etc make good options. I’d make the reel choice looking at what bait I want t throw and how far. Shimano has a Gulf caster that is nice as well as many budget friendly options from others. Sized again by your bait range. 

[zell_pop1]

Reels the Daiwa Coastal series are nice and come in 150/200 sizes the Penn baitcasters get good reviews and come in 200/300/400 sizes. 

Rods St Croix or Falcon.