Rod Suggestions - Grouper / Mangrove Snapper - St. Petersburg FL

[FlookinGoogin]

Heading down to FL next month and meeting up with friends one day for an offshore charter. I think it's bottom fishing for grouper and mangrove snapper. Never fished in Florida so no idea what to expect.

Since I'm a lefty, I'm gonna pack my LH Shimano Ocea Jigger 1501... however, i don't want to check in a rod on the plane etc.... Was thinking I can buy an inexpensive rod at Cabela's/BPS/local tackle shop for the single trip and ship it back to me (or donate to friend) when I'm done...

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[WhatKnot]

Charter should have Rods and Tackle available; it’s only one day. Keep it simple.

 

[george]

Heading down to FL next month and meeting up with friends one day for an offshore charter. I think it's bottom fishing for grouper and mangrove snapper. Never fished in Florida so no idea what to expect.

Since I'm a lefty, I'm gonna pack my LH Shimano Ocea Jigger 1501... however, i don't want to check in a rod on the plane etc.... Was thinking I can buy an inexpensive rod at Cabela's/BPS/local tackle shop for the single trip and ship it back to me (or donate to friend) when I'm done...

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

I'm guessing it's in South West Florida? I agree that you would be best to use what the boat offers. They know exactly what you need to boat a fish.

 

[OVERBORED]

Ask the boat if they have lefty reels. If not, bring your own. No need to bring rods unless its a multi-day trip on a headboat.

 

[FlookinGoogin]

Thanks for the input everyone -- sounds like i'm using the boat's rods...

Would've liked an excuse to buy another rod

 

[OVERBORED]

I always liked bringing my stuff with me wherever I traveled but the airlines now with all these fees make it unreasonable for a short trip.

Thanks for the input everyone -- sounds like i'm using the boat's rods...

Would've liked an excuse to buy another rod

 

[george]

Thanks for the input everyone -- sounds like i'm using the boat's rods...

Would've liked an excuse to buy another rod

You could always buy one and leave it home ?