Rod/reel suggestions

Given that I lost my shimano strata and Cabela's XML today I am looking toward replacement... Maybe... Perhaps I'll just make what I have work. This is what I want to do... I like to fish Westport jetty from the jetty. I cast out, let it sink the. Reel it in. I don't typically fish with more than 1.5 oz but not usually less then 3/4 oz... Occasionally I have used .5 oz, but rarely. I think I just need to man up and use a casting reel.   I also like jigging the bottom. I do this at NB with 2 to 4 oz. I have never used more then that.

I know that not ever combo can fish everything. I also know I make already have what I need. Please educate me from the kayak view point. I have a 9ft fish eagle two that I used for salmon. I have it paired with a 5501. I am thinking this would likely fit the bill for the first senerio.

I have a tiger stick (6601) - I think. And a abu 7001 that would probably work for the heavy jigging.

I am morning the loss of my favorite rod and reel... And I am concerned that neither of these rods will give me adequate feel for the bite.

What can you tell me?

correction - the tiger stick is a bwc/ao 2201... whatever that means.

Maybe replace your sunken treasure?

Ouch Rev.. did it go "ploooop" over the side and down to Davey Jones?
From what you've posted, it sounds like your tiger stick setup is quite a bit heavier than what you lost. It could work, but won't have the same sensitivity. You could get a pretty decent setup for a little more than 100 bucks. THe Okuma Celilo rods are pretty slick for the price (anywhere from $39-49 bucks), and you can find the Abu C3s for 65 bucks on sale this time of year. That'll get you into a decent casting setup.

Maybe this is Neptune's way if nudging you towards stepping into baitcasting reels.    The learning curve to cast them is short,  especially with the help of those with a "Cast Control" feature.    Once you get the hang of them,  you can precision cast in a way not possible with a spinning reel.   

I think most all of us far surpassed what we need to get by when it comes to our Rod / Reel purchases.  I like to think of it as "for women it is shoes, for many of us guys it is fishing gear ....you can always use more"      

I lost it in the surf when my kayak was being rolled like a log... I have gone out to the garage to look over my other poles... and I've been visiting the cabela's website.  Seems my fish eagle II is the closest to the set up I had... I used it as my bobber rod for salmon this year.  But I noted that it is rated for up to 2 oz lure size.  That is the one I have the abu 5501 on.  I'm just not sure I can justify spending money on a new rod and reel at this time.  I know that I was fishing too heavy on my xml with the 3 and 4 oz jigs I used up at NB last year.  Looks like I will be using the tiger now with my abu 7001.

RR - what did you think of your trevala?  Have you gotten to use it yet? 

Rev,
Ouch - sorry for your loss. 
I know they cost of little more, but my Shimano reels have really held up well for many years, and have really nice drags.  For baitcaster on salt, i've got the Cardiff 400 lefty (about $110?); for trolling the Tekota 500 line counter (about $150?).
I've used the Trevala rod (about $120?) 6'-6" 2 piece, for both jigging and trolling successfully.  It's nice and light - seems a little short for salmon, but it has plenty of bend, when coupled with a smooth drag, I've never had a problem losing a fish (knock on wood).

RR - what did you think of your trevala?  Have you gotten to use it yet?

Rev I took it out to the salt last month. It's a fantastic rod. I went with the 6'6 one piece medium power. It has quite a bit of backbone. If you're looking to save up for a jigging rod for down the road I would go with the Trevala.


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Low profile casting reels are great when paired with a light rod. Don't worry too much about the lure rating on most rods unless you plan on casting a lot of heavy weight. If the rod is rated to 2 oz that should cover most of your needs.

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So then, what about a full pound on an ugly stick with is rated for 6oz?

So then, what about a full pound on an ugly stick with is rated for 6oz?

The rod will be ok, just won't be able to control your bounce very well without tapping it off the bottom.

If the rod is rated to 6 oz that's the upper range for the suggested casting weight.  For jigging, a pound shouldn't be an issue.

When you get into the 12+ oz range the biggest issue is how hard it is to work the bait. A longer lighter rod will have more flex and give more action but will wear you out pretty quickly. When I step up to heavy weights I am usually bait fishing and give up some action for being able to work my gear all day.
Either way a full pound out of a kayak is tough work.
Make sure your reel is up to the task too.

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How do you know if your real is up to the task?  What are the specs that a good real would have

Some advice, (that I don't follow but intend too), lanyard everything.  Talk to a bro who hulied Sunday and he had one bit chord through all his gear, I thought, "now that makes it easier I'm gonna do it that way".  Lost a little gear last year, went over in the small boat when I hooked a fish trolling and once coming in through some surf.  You'd think I'd learn.  Don't know about rods, whatever is under 40$.  Doesn't seem to matter how much you spend, they tend to break.  I like a shorter medium to heavy action for jigging, like Fungunnin said it's easier.