
u/Cojay34

Has anyone tried fishing for sharks at Lido Beach in Sarasota?
I vacation down there quite often and im going to try to shark fish. Im just really not sure if it is a good spot or what fish are there. If anyone has any info, let me know.
Would this work for shark fishing?
It only has 22 pounds of drag. I just assume I cant land a big shark with that little of drag.
Help with deciding line
I just bought this Okuma Surf 8k for shark. It can hold 710 yards of 50lb braid. I am not sure if 50lb line is enough for shark fishing though. Im not going for anything colossal though. Should I prioritize capacity or strength? Also, I chose this over a Daiwa BG 6500. Was that a stupid decision?
Which reel is the best for shark fishing?
These are some I have been considering. Any more suggestions would be nice.
I need a Shark spinning combo
Im not going after anything huge. I just need something that will get the job done. Ive been looking at Penn reels and are mainly my preference. I was looking at the Penn Pursuit and Ugly Stik combo. Im just not sure if the 8000 with 25lb of drag is enough.
Was this a good beginner reel?
I just bought this as my fish baitcaster. It is a Shimano 24 SLX 71XG. I figured it would be a waste of time to buy a cheap reel and figure it out. Also, I would appreciate cheap rod recommendations.
Grading questions
I am considering cracking the slab and sending this to PSA. I am unsure if what PSA charges for a card like this. Does anybody have an estimate of what the fee would be?
Should I be able to catch Tarpon?
Hello. I am going to the beach next week and want to try to catch some Tarpon from the beach. I have a Shimano Stradic 4000 FM with 30lb braided line. Ill probably use soft plastics and I would appreciate recommendations on what to use. Thanks!
Looking to get into baitcasters. Any budget friendly suggestions?
Im open to buying used gear im just not sure what to buy. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!