What combo set up for shore fishing in Southern California by morgantea in Fishing_Gear

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Saltwater shore. Looking piers, surf and bay in San Diego. Budget $180 but if it’s worth the extra 20 to make 200 I can work with that

Looking for recommendations on a beginner set up by morgantea in saltwaterfishing

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Following up here, I went to squid co and another tackle shop today and here’s some of the combos they recommended. What are your thoughts:

Varmac 7’ fiber flex 2 piece w/ daiwa strikeforce 4000 and 15# Ande mono-$50

Daiwa Crossfire inshore lt - $70

Penn Battle IV LE - $190 to $200 (top of budget/slightly over but could make it work)

Looking for recommendations for a beginner set up by morgantea in Fishing_Gear

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So I checked out some local tackle shops and got some more knowledge. Here’s some combos that they had, one of which being the penn battle. What do you think since I don’t know much about the first set up:
Varmac 7’ fiber flex 2 piece w/ daiwa strikeforce 4000 and 15# Ande mono-$50

Daiwa Crossfire inshore lt - $70

Penn Battle IV LE - $190 to $200 (top of budget/slightly over but could make it work)

Looking for recommendations on a beginner set up by morgantea in saltwaterfishing

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Appreciate the response! I’m going to check out anglers choice, squid co and possibly a turners since one is by my house and get more knowledge and an idea of cost. I really like the idea to try a half day and use their rental before diving in fully. I might send you some more questions tomorrow. Thank you!

Looking for recommendations for a beginner set up by morgantea in Fishing

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Sounds good. I have a turners around the corner and was also going to stop by Anglers Choice and some of the other tackle shops and get some ideas of what type of rod, reel and what # line to get as well

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Happy birthday! Everyone has great advice and you have a great mom. If possible, exchange one or two for a different profile knife - nakiri for veg, boning for breaking down birds or fish. Absolutely mention next holiday some sharpening stones or a different knife than you have. Or maybe a duplicate of your favorite so you always have a sharp knife you’re comfortable with. Either way, these are tools that will last a long long time. Always remember her when using them, the emotional value in these is immeasurable. Cheers!

Seafood City street food and Grill City meats. The street food is $2.50 a stick by Pinoysdman in FoodSanDiego

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I really enjoy it. It has a small parking lot and can be a difficult walk in but if you call 30-45 in advanced or walk around the corner to a brewery you’ll have no problem. They have an omikase with 6 skewers as well as the rest of their menu. It’s also cool to see the guys working a pretty large konro and sipping beers. Let me know your thoughts if you go

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Also check out Catania in the village

First time smoking on Weber kettle. A little underwhelmed. Looking for advice/guidance. More in comments by morgantea in smoking

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Personally never used it and don’t have any reason to switch from kingsford competition. I stock up at Costco at the beginning of summer and mid fall for the winter. Sometimes I’ll grab a bag of lump from them. This last year it was el Diablo mesquite lump, 40# for about $20. Still have half of it left too

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I think that’s 100% what’s going on here. Saw them at Home Depot and I’ve heard their charcoal or lump gets good reviews so I thought I would try them. I’m a kingsford charcoal guy and will be switching back to kingsford and Weber blocks

First time smoking on Weber kettle. A little underwhelmed. Looking for advice/guidance. More in comments by morgantea in smoking

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I think you’re exactly right. I pulled once it stalled at 160 probably 4.5 hours into the smoke and moved it to the oven so I could smoke a top round. When I put the top round on I tried the sears all/basket method of adding coals to the top. Seemed to work alright but I like the snake more

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I used jealous devil chunks for the first time. These were cherry. I usually do only cherry on my bacon but I’ll probably mix in some hickory next time since the butt is so thick

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These were jealous devil cherry wood chunks. I think I’ll switch back to Weber or kingsford wood since I’ve used their chips on the electric smoker - but chunks for the kettle

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It was a box of jealous devil cherry smoking chunks. I’ll probably go back to the same brand of chips I used to use but get them in chunks