Thread: WTB a rod/reel for my son

My boy is 14 and really starting to show interest in pier/surf fishing. He has a decent setup for surf fishing, but I would like to get him a nice classic set up for pier fishing. I am hoping someone has an old penn they are looking to get rid of. (Even if it is broken - it would be fun to help him fix it.) I am hoping to keep it under $30 for the reel and about the same for the rod and am open for suggestions on the rod (6-8 foot should suit him well).
So, basically about $30 to $60 shipped for the whole setup.


Not wanting/expecting a cobia or king setup for him, more like sheeps, flounder and pompano.

Thanks!!

Ok, found a 711z for $30. Should be good, now just need a rod to match it.

Is he lefthanded?

Uh-oh...
Anyone want to trade a 711z for a reel not meant for a left handed person?

turn it upside down ....USA on here is a lefty....

I have a 710 , but couldn't use that real....no way I am fishing it upside down
and haven't fished the 710 yet....somewhere I had purchase a manual roller for it

Do you have a pic of it? I'm wrong handed and I'm sure I have something he could use in the garage

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I won it on eBay, but haven't paid for it yet.

http://bit.ly/1kWw16F

It is a little beat up, but looks good.

Originally Posted by ironman172

turn it upside down ....USA on here is a lefty
I have a 710 , but couldn't use that real....no way I am fishing it upside down
and haven't fished the 710 yet....somewhere I had purchase a manual roller for it

Only works with a very short rod ! Should be a cartoon out there somewhere depicting that useage .

Thanks for all responses, it has been overwhelming. I was always given the impression that there are good people here, it has now been proven.
Thanks!! I'll post a pic of him when everything is complete and he gets it.


close thread please...pic will be in the general forum.

J&m sells a nice shimano combo, I believe it is fx-something. They are about $45. It's a great combo. I have caught everything from whiting to bull reds on it. I would highly recommend it.