Im new to the boards, and hope to hear some expert advice. Im lookin into some new rods and not sure wether to buy seeker or calstar. Im planning my first 5 day trip next year and am curious what are some good rod and reel combos.

I currently have an avet jx, an avet lx and a avet pro 30 all 2 speed. I also have a saltist 40 on a calstar 670c.

I hope you guys can give some advice about rods and maybe a few more reels to round out my quiver.

welcome aboard.

bieng that its your first longrange 5 dayer.

stick with the commons,

1) 30 or 40 jigstick - 800h calstar
2) 30 bait stick - 700m calstar
3) 40 bait stick - 765xl calstar
4) 50 or 60 bottom rig- 765l calstar
5) 80 or 100 troll rig- optional


i would carry a least 2 30,s and 2 40,s.

if your heavy into jigging, then grab 2 jig rods.

charkster has a great selection on blanks.

I really appreciate the input.

I am a young guy and want to make sure i buy quality gear that will last me for a bunch of seasons. Im curious if you have any suggestions on what reels would help round out the gear i have already.

lol, i wish i could, but i dont fish with avets.

avets are a great reels, i only and only fish with penns and actrights ( accurates ).

there are many good people hear on chark that do fish avets, hang around , they,ll show up soon.

I thank you for your honesty.
Any advice on gettin ready for a long range trip is very much appreciated.

Slojig, I was in your shoes last year. I took my first trip in July on the Excel. Most used rigs were 30 and 40 # gear was the ticket.

I went with one JX 2speed loaded with 40#. I have already acquired a 30# in a Avet MXL on a Seeker 670. I am hoping that Santa brings me a Saltist 40 and will put it on a Blacksteel 6470. I also have a 60# outfit. If I need more than that I will borrow it.

If you want to go with a great group of guys, check out the Sogioka/Stires group that is on the Excel in Mid July. This group took me in like I was an old friend. Didn't know a soul. Great boat, great crew and great friends.

Im trying to make the best educated choice i can. Im a young guy and i dont want to be kickin my self in the ars later for getting the wrong gear.
Thanks a ton and im for sure goin to check out that group on the excel in mid july.

Keep the good ideas coming.

Here is what the Charkster reccomends, a nice solid list of goodies for the Mini Longe Range
4-5 day'ers.


http://www.charkbait.com/Charter/CharterList1.htm

Lots of good stuff on that link


Walt

slojig, longranging can become a big challenge, and a great one too.

you can run into fish at any size and species.
i mostly use the all aluminium body/frames , 2 speed a must for bigger fish, and all packed with spectra.

ive caught up to 50 lb albies on a 15lb setup.lol
used a 700xl with a 525 mag, boy was that fun.
now the key purpose on being out on a long range , is to make sure you have everything.

im anal about checking my gears twice or 3 times before i use it to fish.
fresh line is a must , especialy , if your on big fish all day.lol
your gears must be in tip top shape for the big brutes that shows up to the boat and wreak havoc to everyone aboard.

the 5 dayers are really something to look foward to.
guadalupe, cedros, natividad, etc, etc, etc, hold mean bastards s.o.a.b.lol

reels are very important in these cases, and dont hesitate to ask the deckys for help.


there is so much to say, and im already excited for next years adventure.

have fun , and remember to keep your lines tight.

Hey Louie, where off Cedros did you catch the pike?

lol, lol, lol, good one agate D.

its the only picture i have of fish eating fish.lol

and the only one with a tight line.

i showed the picture , in intrest of thought .

here how about this.

Right on.
All this talk makes me wish i was leaving tommorow. I appreciate all suggestion. Also is it important to have a standup harness while on a 5 dayer?

SLOGIG,

Another great source for equiptment reccomendations is to look on the web site of the boat you are going on. Its usually under something like "Equptiment Suggestions".

Here is the link for the EXCEL'S equiptment reccomendations.

http://www.excelsportfishing.com/3to5daytrips.htm

Walt

and a harness