daiwa 23 saltist SV TW 400XHL PE SPECIAL Baitcasting Reel – YOKI Tackle Fishing Gear Emporium level setup for anyone keen to get stuck into offshore fishing without breaking the bank Daiwa 23 SALTIST TW 300XHL

High-speed gear ratios are preferred for topwater and flipping techniques, as they pick up line quickly for improved efficiency

I do use spinning setups for light weight soft plastics and drop shots.They both have their advantages and disadvantages

This is a typical surf shark setup with the wire leader (usually in 130-800lb breaking strain depending on the size of fish) able to withstand far more abrasion than any mono or fluorocarbon line

You can check a current Florida fishing report for Lake Okeechobee to get more information about the local areas where the fish are biting, or to find out which baits are working best