Land-based live baiting setup for Kingfish in the harbour

[kevinc]

Hi,

I was just looking for some recommendations on a spin rod and reel setup for live baiting Kingfish off wharves and jetties in the harbour. Some things that I've considered when looking around are: 

- Length of rod (not entirely sure what length would be best, maybe 8" - 10"?)
- PE 4 or PE 5 braided fishing line?
- Size 6000 - 14000 Shimano reel or 8000 - 14000 Daiwa reel?

From this, I've pieced together a setup which is the Daiwa Saltist Hyper Heavy Rock Special S96 - PE4/6 Spin Rod and the 2020 Saragosa 8000SW. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this setup, a setup that you've come up with or things I could change to make it better. Also any recommendations for rigs to use with live yellowtail, squid and prawns would be great.

Cheers guys,

Kevin
 

[kingie chaser]

My suggestion is to use the search tab & have a look for similar threads, I found these threads in the same area this one is posted in-

 

 

Edited January 6, 2021 by kingie chaser

[little fisho]

i dont have much problem landing rats on my 8ft 5000 15lb mono combo, but get smoked by anything decent, id suggest going for as heavy as your comfortable fishing, especially if you are going to expand to the rocks in the future like i have

[Rebel]

I have a Dawia Demon Blood rod with a Penn Battle 2 5000 reel. This set up will stop a Mack truck.

Cheers.