Rod & Reel Combos - Light to Heavy Setups [PENN]

Rush Maltz of Local Knowledge, shows us what rod and reel combos he uses on the show. From light to heavy setups, he explains which combos worked well with certain species. Its always best to be prepared, and have a rod and reel combo designed to fighting your targeted species.

List of gear in order:
Conflict 2 4000 size on a Battalion 7 FT. 8-15 # Rod
4500 Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Reel 7FT 40-80 # Rod
5500 Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Reel 6”6 50-130 # Rod
Penn Torque Lever Drag 2 Speed Carnage2 6”6 50-130 # Rod

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Starring:
Rush Maltz

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Michael Torbisco

Edited by:
Rodney Marquez @rodneymarquez

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[steffensamlal]

Rush I love all you vids, and we love it when you share the tackle info with us, so we won't be wondering. Keep em coming

[bigbenssearchhistory]

I’m mostly an inshore fisherman (here on Topsail island on the southern NC coast) but I do go out several miles for king mackerel, mahi occasional wahoo and cobia, etc. many times a year, I’ve been doing it more lately. I’ve caught tons of 40+ pound Kings and even several 50+ pound kinds (including a 54 pounder I caught late last summer) on a Penn Senator 112h 3/0...which is the smallest Senator available. I have 340-345 yards of 20 lb mono and 12-18 ft of 40 lb flouro leader. I have 4 3/0 senators on 4 7 ft. 15-30 lb boat/trolling rods by ECS. Caught tons of big mahi, some Cobia and some nice size wahoo as well. If I’m going on a serious king trip then I’m taking my main setup which is 2 Penn Squall 30LD Level Drag reels on 2 7 ft. Star Rods 15-30 lb boat rods...as well as 2 Avet 6:0:1 High Speed reels on 2 7 ft. 17-30 lb Crowder Boat rods. I also have 2 Penn Squall 50 Level Winds that are much larger and hold tons of line, I have each of them on 6’6” Star Rods Aerial Series Boat Rods rated at 30-80 lbs. use those for yellowfin, larger wahoo, med-large sailfish and huge Cobia. Great reels for just $125-$160 dollar range

[sparkyishii]

I enjoy local knowledge tv show. I just subscribed

[ttorrestho]

I was hoping to hear about the particular rod size parings for each reel. I have a slammer 5500 on a 10ft rod and I think it may be too small a reed for that rod.

[timothyblank]

Great info as usual....what size, length and type line for the rods you showed? Ft. Lauderdale area fishing offshore

[zolkiplyibrahim]

i used stadic 4000fk for light used catching baitfish...
twinpower and stella 6000 for overall casting..light popping....and calcutta 400b and 400te for bottom and light

[antonioradulescu]

This is a very good info , hey can I use them also in sweat water? To the surf ?

[jefferytuchalski]

what pound braid are you using on the conventional combo?

[colbyfrazier]

I just started fishing inshore and off shore on the gulf side of Florida and I’m trying to stock up my boat. I have several decent spinning rods and reels but looking at some conventional stuff for grouper and snapper. Any recommendations for bigger fish?

[leonardlucioscordeirokusdr]

Dear MR i live in Brasil and here does not has options to see, i fish in Rio de Janeiro and Panamá and take a large Tunas, withe spinning reel, Saragossa 18K and BGMQ 20K is a big reel, but they are very difficult to catch a big tuna more than 200 pounds, I intend to buy The Penn Fhathon II 30 or 40, for usind live bait, i using a litle bonito moer less two pounds, i need to cast 10 to 30 meters back comercial boats, with lever drag reels like phanton i can todo this cast? Thanks!

[Tasfarmer]

What do think I have a PENN prevail line weight 15-24kg line rated with a 1050 spin Fisher reel

[howardskinner]

Sorry, I know this is an old video/thread. From the line weights you have given for the spinning reels, it looks like you probably get between 200-250 yards of line on the spools. Is that right and do you have a line capacity number/ range you try to hit?

[KeyWestMangoAddict]

What carnage is that on the 5500? Is it the same 15-30 or heavier? Thank you.

[rudy]

Hi there, first of all great videos and very informatave.. What i wokld like to ask is can you please tell me whats the maximum jig wieght the rods are rated to when it comes to the regiment 30lbs, 50lbs and the 80lbs? Your feedback would very of big help. Thank you

[osmaryfustiel]

My friend, they just gave me a rod for the sea from 10 feet to 65 pounds, the brand is Marathon Fortress 2 - 8000, 4.1.1, those here in Cuba we did not know them, please, what can you tell me about this team.

[brydenkelsey]

Good video per usual! Just now getting into Penn Rods and they don’t disappoint! If I may ask, what would be the perfect rod and reel for catching bull reds, pompano, jacks, etc? Thanks in advance!

[silverlakefinancial]

Would you use these same set ups for west coast finishing? What line do you use on the 4500 reel?

[zachwaddill]

My crosswind gears wear out in a couple months. I have 5/8 oz lures. The small bait casters have puny spools. Any suggestions on a reel?

[skzy]

You think a Squall II 25n star drag would pair well with the Rampage Jigging rod for Calicos and Yellowtail in SD? Would you go Medium or Medium heavy?

[gbox]

What rod was in the tuna/sailfish setup?