Shimano Stradic 2500FH & Teramar Rod Combo

Stradic 2500FH Spinning Reel.

Shimano Teramar Inshore Series, 6'6" Line Wt: 6-15 lb., Lure Wt: 1/4-5/8 oz., Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Fast



A very good buddy of mine down in Pensacola, Fl was so kind as to give me one of his rod and reel combo to use up here.  This combo was just too small for what he did....he was predominately a surf fishing guy.  The fish on the ocean side are just to big and strong and you need a long rod to throw some lead significantly past the breakers.

I used to live down in Florida and did a lot of inshore fishing targeting speckled trout and redfish.  Every now and then I would hook up with a flounder.  I will say this, this is the perfect rod for tackling specks and redfish, as well as NC flounder.  It is short, so you could bottom fish with it, but it's not going to throw really far due to its shortness.  Although if you have a heavy enough lure, it can go far.

This combo is light and feels great in the hands.  The reel is incredibly smooth and sensitive.  It only requires a couple of fingers to turn the handle and the action is like silk.  The rod is stiff, and will set the hook fast!

I like using this rod for bass fishing.  It works well in this application.  I've also landed some nice puppy drum (juvenile redfish) out in the Neuse with it.  it is a pleasure to use and I give it two thumbs up.  This is an older model reel, but the new ones will be just the same.