Forum thoughts on my rod/reel combo

[AU88]

All -
Its been a while since I've been out on the bay fishing. Recently got hooked on it again and purchased a new rod/reel combo. What do you guys think? Did I overkill it? I'd be fishing 90% saltwater, looking for lings, rockfish, etc.

Here's my combo:

g.loomis PBR 844C with a Daiwa Saltiga SA30.

[JIP]

Hey AU88, welcome to TT.
That's a very nice combo! Overkill, maybe, but the rod and reel will serve you well, and with the saltiga you can horse that ling away from its hole.
Will be a good combo for halibut in the bay and others as well.

[AU88]

Thanks for the reply JIP -

What kind of line do you recommend? Most sportfishing outfits wont allow braided line, so I was thinking of using Spiderline Super Mono 20lb test. Your thoughts?

[Silv3Rz]

Thanks for the reply JIP -

What kind of line do you recommend? Most sportfishing outfits wont allow braided line, so I was thinking of using Spiderline Super Mono 20lb test. Your thoughts?

the saltiga was build for braids.

oh and yes... over kill lol.

[kbookert]

....Did I overkill it?....Here's my combo: g.loomis PBR 844C with a Daiwa Saltiga SA30.

Overkill? On this site? OVERKILL??

That's a good one!!!

[brooklynfish]

i have the same rod on the saltiga 20. with 17lb stren orignal mono on it. its a sweet set up which i use for chunking. you'll be happy with it