What to put on a Calstar 870-7'

[yknot]

i am finishing building my first rod. i was wondering what to put on it. i want to mainly use it as a 30# rig for everything from flyinging bait to throwing surface jigs and iron, and even for yo-yoing for yellowtail. i was thinking of a saltist 30. any other suggestions
thanks
Grady

[vellocity]

oh 870's are nice rods!

Daiwa SLX 40HA... $119...good price
get the 4.9:1 ratio one, not the 6:1
excellent flylining bait, surface iron reel, and great yoyo ratio speed for local fishing..

[Jan from Humbol]

No way go with a 300 or 500 series Newell

[F15hK1ll3r]

Originally Posted by Jan from Humbol

No way go with a 300 or 500 series Newell

not the best looking, but they are great reels..its not about looks its about proformance.

[bigdrunk92037]

I have an 870 with a Saltist 30. No regrets. Its my Swiss Army knife.

Originally Posted by yknot

i am finishing building my first rod. i was wondering what to put on it. i want to mainly use it as a 30# rig for everything from flyinging bait to throwing surface jigs and iron, and even for yo-yoing for yellowtail. i was thinking of a saltist 30. any other suggestions
thanks
Grady

[rojodiablo]

Originally Posted by yknot

i am finishing building my first rod. i was wondering what to put on it. i want to mainly use it as a 30# rig for everything from flyinging bait to throwing surface jigs and iron, and even for yo-yoing for yellowtail. i was thinking of a saltist 30. any other suggestions
thanks
Grady

A reel....Or maybe duct tape a beer can to it, it can be a true baja special. Be sure to load the Tecate can with old 60lb.