Daiwa Emcast
Daiwa Emcast
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 NEW DAIWA EMCAST PLUS FISHING SPINNING REEL ECP6000  US $74.99
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 Daiwa bearing CATALINA EMCAST EMBLEM OPUS SALTIGA SALTIST SEALINE TOURNAMENT US $9.99
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 DAIWA EMCAST SPORT 6000 SPINNING SALT WATER REEL HUGE US $69.95
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 NEW Daiwa Emcast Sport Surf Spinning Reel ECS5000 US $69.99
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 NEW DAIWA ECS6000 EMCAST SPORT SPINNING REEL US $79.95
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 Daiwa Emcast Plus ECP4500 Spinning Reel 461 Gear Ratio FREE SHIPPING US $81.39
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 Replacement Knob fits DAIWA Saltiga Saltist Spinners US $29.95
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 NEW DAIWA EMCAST SPORT FISHING SPINNING REEL ECS6000 US $64.99
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 Replacement Knob fits DAIWA SeaLine Regal Spinners US $29.95
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 Replacement Knob fits DAIWA Opus Black Gold Spinners US $29.95
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 Replacement Knob fits DAIWA Exceler Emblem Spinners US $29.95
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 Daiwa Saltwater Spinning Reel Emcast Sport Series 4500 US $96.89
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 DAIWA EMCAST SPORT 4500 SPINNING SALTWATER REEL HUGH US $69.95
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 Daiwa ECP6000 Emcast Plus Spinning Reel US $89.95
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 Power Knob fits DAIWA Saltiga Saltist Spinning Reels US $29.95
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 NEW Daiwa Emcast Sport Surf Spinning Reel ECS4500 US $69.99
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 Daiwa ECP4500 Emcast Plus Spinning Reel US $84.95
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 DAIWA ECS4500 EMCAST SPORT SPINNING REEL NEW US $79.95
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 DAIWA ECS5000 EMCAST SPORT SPINNING REEL NEW US $79.95
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 Daiwa Emcast Sport ECS6000 Spinning Reel 461 Gear Ratio FREE SHIPPING US $71.39
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 Daiwa Emcast Sport ECS5500 Spinning Reel 461 Gear Ratio FREE SHIPPING US $71.39
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 Daiwa Emcast Plus ECP6000 Spinning Reel 461 Gear Ratio FREE SHIPPING US $81.39
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 Daiwa Emcast Plus ECP5500 Spinning Reel 461 Gear Ratio FREE SHIPPING US $81.39
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 Daiwa Emcast Plus ECP5000 Spinning Reel 461 Gear Ratio FREE SHIPPING US $81.39
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 Daiwa ECS6000 Emcast Sport Spinning Reel US $69.95
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 Daiwa ECP5000 Emcast Plus Spinning Reel US $89.95
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 Daiwa ECP5500 Emcast Plus Spinning Reel US $84.95
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 NEW DAIWA ECS5500 EMCAST SPORT SPINNING REEL US $79.95
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 BLACK Replacement Knob fits DAIWA Saltiga Saltist Spinners US $29.95
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 NEW Daiwa Emcast Sport Surf Spinning Reel ECS5500 US $69.99
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 Brand New In Box Daiwa Emcast Sport 5500 Fishing Reel ECS5500 Spinning Reel US $62.00
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 NEW DAIWA EMCAST PLUS FISHING SPINNING REEL ECP5000 US $74.99
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 DAIWA EMCAST SPORT 5500 SPINNING SALT WATER REEL HUGH US $64.95
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 BLACK Replacement Knob fits DAIWA SeaLine Regal Spinners US $29.95
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 BLACK Replacement Knob fits DAIWA Opus Black Gold Spinners US $29.95
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 BLACK Replacement Knob fits DAIWA Exceler Emblem Spinners US $29.95
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 Power Knob fits DAIWA SeaLine Regal Spinning Reels US $29.95
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 Power Knob fits DAIWA Opus Black Gold Spinning Reels US $29.95
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 Power Knob fits DAIWA Exceler Emblem Spinning Reels US $29.95
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 Daiwa line roller bearing CATALINA CROSSCAST EMBLEM EMCAST ADVANCE PLUS SPORT SW US $9.99
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 Daiwa line roller bearing CATALINA CROSSCAST EMBLEM EMCAST ADVANCE PLUS SPORT US $9.99
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 Daiwa ECS5000 Emcast Sport Spinning Reel US $69.95
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 NEW DAIWA EMCAST SPORT 4500 FISHING SPINNING REEL ECS4500 US $64.99
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 NEW DAIWA EMCAST PLUS FISHING SPINNING REEL ECP4500 US $74.99
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 NEW DAIWA EMCAST SPORT FISHING SPINNING REEL ECS5500 US $64.99
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 NEW DAIWA EMCAST SPORT FISHING SPINNING REEL ECS5000 US $64.99
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 NEW DAIWA EMCAST PLUS FISHING SPINNING REEL ECP5500 US $74.99
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 Daiwa carbon drag CATALINA EMCAST EXCELER OPUS SALTIGA SALTIST SEAGATE SEALINE US $10.99
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What do you think about a Daiwa Emcast Plus 6000 on a Shakespeare Powerod Bigwater Spinning Rod, 7'.?
I plan on fishing for Tarpon off a private pier in the Florida Keys. I know the rod is a bit short but I have to travel with it and I have a kayak on site to paddle out my baits.
There are so many options available for rod and reel choices that I'm not sure what to chose.
My budget is around 130 dollars.
Err... I don't think I want to go after tarpons with spinning outfits. Since your budget is around $130, I'll recommend this Penn 500 combo: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Penn-Jigmaster-500L-SL174070CR-Combo/14649603?sourceid=1500000000000003260410&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=14649603
This is how the combo looked like: http://www.pcsoutdoors.com/pennfishingtacklecompany95011slammr7-1pc500ljigmastr.aspx
The reel is more powerful than the Okuma Classic and it will be a lot more durable. The one piece rod that came with the combo won't be the best rod available but it could handle up to 40lb test lines. Since it was a fiberglass rod, it will not be that sensitive and it will be on the heavy side. But, fiberglass rods got better fish fighting qualities than graphite rods and fiberglass rods will handle big fish easier. This combo is a very popular rental rod/reel combo for many fishing charter boats. It is inexpensive and durable. It could handle rough handling and abuse and it will get the job done. This time proven piece will kill that Okuma combo and that Shakespeare/Daiwa combo.
On that first link provided, you should be able to see that you could purchase the combo online and pick the item up in the store. This means you don't need to travel with a rod and reel on your way to Florida. All you need to do is find a store near where you stay. You could either ship the rod back to yourself or get rid of the rod in Florida and fly back with only the reel. For $130, you'll get reel, rod and line. If you look hard enough, I think you could find the combo locally for around $80 to $90 dollars. The best price I've seen for this particular Penn combo was only $75.95.
PS: The reel by itself was between $65 to $80 new. The difference between the reel that came with the combo and the reel by itself - a cardboard box and sometimes a small tube of reel lube. The cardboard box will increase your reel's resale value by $5 to $10. A 1/2oz tube of the same reel lube costs around $2.99 to $3.50. A 2oz jar of reel grease (from the same company) costs about the same; reel grease plus synthetic oil costs about $5.00. Needless to say, the rod is worth more than the cardboard box and the reel lube combined. 