On Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:57:07 -0400, "Lu Powell"
wrote:

If you could have only one boat for inshore sal****er fishing, what would it
be? Why?

I like the Carolina Skiffs. Never been in one, but there's probably a
reason fishermen often choose them.
Roomy, light and economical. You can rig them how you want.
Size would depend how many people you fish with, and what water
conditions.

If you could only have one weight and type of fishing line for inshore
sal****er fishing, what would it be? Why?

I use 15 lb Spiderwire braid on my baitcaster.
It's easy to tie and the sun doesn't affect it.
Can't beat the feel. Transmits every bump.
For the spinning reels I use bulk 12 or 15 lb. Well-known brands, but
I don't care which.

If you could only have one type of reel (i.e., spinning, bait casting), for
inshore sal****er fishing what would it be? Why?

I don't let go of my Ambassador 6000 baitcaster unless I decide to
throw lures far. Then I'll use a spinning reel.
I just never found a spinning reel with as smooth and consistent a
drag as a good baitcaster. Penn's I've used are good too.
A good drag is the first thing I look for in a real.
If it was one reel, it would be the baitcaster. Mine's on a 6' Zebco
Prostaff right now. Just looked. Damn, it's tangled with a spinning
outfit and looks like I'm actually going to have to cut the line.
Nope, line worked it's way between the guide ring insert and the guide
metal loop of the spinning outfit. Crack in the metal loop.
There goes a rod.
I don't pay much for spinning outfits, so I'll find a suitable
reel/rod combo for $15-30 bucks to replace it.

--Vic