09-07-2001, 06:32 PM
I'm looking for some help on purchasing my first bait-casting rod and reel. I currently use only spinning reels.<br><br>Currently I fish in the Los Angeles area, Sea Spray out of Redondo, Pursuit out of San Pedro, Seal Beach, Davey's Locker, etc...<br><br>I'm asking for any recommendations regarding a good beginners reel. I'd like to use it for yellowtail/white sea bass/ling cod and the like.<br><br>The reels I'm looking at are the Penn Jigmaster 500L or 505HS. I've also heard good things about Shimano's Calcutta line.<br><br>I'm assuming I need somewhere in the neighborhood of a reel that can handle about 300-350 yards of 30lb test, with a gear ratio of about 4-5 to 1. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.<br><br>