SoCal Yellowtail Fishing - Choosing your BEST Rod and Reel Setups [Sav On Tackle]

In this video we cover the basics for SoCal Yellowtail fishing and Anthony reviews the best rod and reel setups for chasing them. Special thanks to Anthony Cannuli at Sav-On Tackle and my friend Kris for all your help in making this video happen.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Introduction to choosing your reel
01:10 - Reel 1 - Daiwa Saltiga (size 20 for live bait, size 40 for surface irons) $400 to $450 depending on size
01:39 - Reel 2 - Shimano Trinidad 16/ 20 (live bait/surface irons) $500.
02:21 - Price points for choosing reels for your budget
03:16 - Cheaper or expensive? What's the difference and does it matter?
04:24 - Reel 3 Talica 12 yo-yo reel $550
05:05 - Introduction to choosing your rod
06:08 - Rod 1 Phenix Axis 780 MH (live bait stick) $229
06:30 - Rod 2 Phenix Axis 720 XH (heavier live bait stick) $249
07:21 - Rod 3 Seeker Ulua 93H (Surface Irons) $500
07:55 - Rod 4 Phenix Black Diamond 760XH 30 - 80 or Phenix Axis 720XH 30 to 80 (yo-yo). Any rod around 7'2 to 7'6" and where the sweet spot is in the 50 pound range will work!
08:32 - Do you need multiple setups?