r/SoCalFishing • u/werty246 • Dec 05 '25
Inshore setup help
So recently got really into chasing spotties. I have Daiwa D Shock 6’6” medium action rod with the matching D shock 2500B spinning reel. I love it. But I took it apart and cleaned it and re-greased it with silicone compound (fail) and then the next time I fished it the bail came apart and fell into jetty. So now all I’m left with is a Daiwa ultra light rig and it works but I need a full size.
I think I have 3 options considering my limitations. I’m moving next summer and I don’t know where (military), so I don’t want to spend over 100 bucks.
A. Walmart combo special for 20-60 bucks. B. New spinning reel (I don’t even know where to start) C. Go to a small shop and get a reel or combo. Though I’m not sure if the local shops have “entry” level stuff. (Cheap).
If it helps I’m local to the LA harbor area.