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New boat owner

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Hey all, I was directed here from ttop_guy who is a member on tallahasseegunforum.com. I am a brand new boat owner. Just bought a Palm Beach Castmaster 180 18foot Pontoon Boat with a 40 horse merc. Force to enjoy the summer on and possibly get back into fishing (which I have not done since I was about 10-15 years old).

So I'm trying to weed my way through the endless options off rods and reels and frankly have no clue where to start. I'm left handed so I would prefer a lefty reel, which I know most open face reels can be changed to work left handed, and I know some baitcaster reels are lefty. But I've been told avoid Baitcaster reels for just starting out/getting back into it. I was told if you cast a baitcaster wrong you'll end up with a giant rat's nest in your hands. I'm not looking to spend much money on the first setup ~$20-50...Then If it's something I want to stick with I'll pony up the $$ for a nicer rig.

But any way Here I am....Any advice would be appreciated. Ohhh BTW most of my fishing will be done in Freshwater and Brackish Water I'd say less then 5% of the time will be salt!

Thanks,
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Welcome pontoon_dude. If I were you I would go to www.basspro.com and buy one of the Basspro brand spinning reel combos. You can pick up one for around $30 and they are decent quality. Good luck and enjoy yourself!!
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We have daiwa dshocks for 29.99. Also you buy one get one free. So that nets out at 15.00 each
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CairoTrout wrote:We have daiwa dshocks for 29.99. Also you buy one get one free. So that nets out at 15.00 each

I'm assuming your in Cairo?
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Well I just went to Wally World and picked up a Rhino MH rod with a Glow Tip, and a Zebco 733 reel. It was in my price range so we shall see if we can catch something decent!
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Welcome aboard! TTopGuy is a really nice guy and won't steer you wrong! Don't worry about salt water....there's not much around these days due to all
the rain recently.
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The 733 is a nice reel :thumbup: the only thing you have to watch is the drag will start to stick after a couple trips :thumbdown: I lost many a fish cause I didn't work the drag some before casting out :smt012
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Glad to see you made it and congrats on the new ride! :thumbup:
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You being left handed, how's that Zebco 33 gonna work out for you? Don't think they make a left handed 33 do they? The Rhino rod is a great rod. I keep a few around for my grand-kids to use. They take a lot of abuse. (The rods, not my grand-kids) ;-) Just try to stay away from the two section rods they make. They can be a pain in the butt after they get a little wear on them.
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YOU NEED TO COME UP TO SOUTH GEORGIA OUTDOORS AND GET THE DEAL THEY HAVE ON BUYING ONE AND GET ONE FREE, CANT BEAT THAT.
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The 733 can be a lefty or a righty :thumbup: :beer:
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• Selective multi-stop anti-reverse
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• Dial-adjustable drag
• Changeable right or left retrieve
• Corrosion-proof stainless steel covers
• Pre-spooled with 20-pound monofilament

I would take out that pre-spooled line and put some 14# or 17# Spiderwire Super Mono XXX in it :thumbup: :thumbup: :beer:
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CSMarine wrote:You being left handed, how's that Zebco 33 gonna work out for you? Don't think they make a left handed 33 do they? The Rhino rod is a great rod. I keep a few around for my grand-kids to use. They take a lot of abuse. (The rods, not my grand-kids) ;-) Just try to stay away from the two section rods they make. They can be a pain in the butt after they get a little wear on them.
Welcome to this site, stay tuned as much as you can. Some of the most savy fishing folks you'll ever meet hang out here, and they don't hesitate to share their knowledge. :thumbup:

the 733 reel is reversible for us south paw's....=) I put it on the rod, and swapped it over last night....Easy as Pie....
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Those D-Shox aren't too bad for el cheapos! That is a good deal. :thumbup:
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SEE! You learn something every day on this site. Been using 733 reels for about 50 years are so, (first was a 404, then graduated to a 33, then to a big boy 808 for salt water.) Course I'm right handed, never had the occasion to need a left handed reel. Back in the late 1960's I knew some folks who used left handed ciggaretes though. :lol:
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