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Try the Penn Conquer rod and reel combo for Carolina inshore saltwater fishing

When you are planning for fall Carolina inshore fishing, consider using the Penn Conquer rod and reel combo as your go-to speckled trout, flounder, striper, and redfish solution.

As we prepare for the fall fishing season in the Carolinas many inshore saltwater anglers are buying their fishing gear. You probably already know what fishing tackle you want…you know, those flashy MirrOlures, soft scented Gulp baits, and sparkling redfish spoons. But do you have the right rod and reel combo to throw those lures?

You can buy relatively inexpensive inshore saltwater spinning rods at most local Walmarts, but you aren’t getting a lot for your money. A good inshore fishing rod and reel should be built to last cast after cast, and those foreign-imports in the superstore saltwater isle won’t cut it.

If you want a real quality American-made inshore fishing rod and reel combo look no further than the famous Penn tackle company headquartered in Spring lake, Iowa.

For my money the Penn Conquer rod and reel set is the best inshore saltwater fishing combo on the market to use in Carolina inshore saltwater fishing.

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Yes, you have to pay a little bit more than you would to buy one of the cheap imports. But a Penn combo will pay you back over time with durable and smooth performance cast after cast. Just take care of your rod and reel and it will take care of you.

If you want quality a quality inshore saltwater combo but you find that the Penn is just too expensive in these tough economic times, then consider Bass Pro Shops store-brand alternative Offshore Angler Combo (don’t let the name fool you, the Offshore Angler brand makes plenty of quality inshore saltwater products).

You can find the less expensive Bass Pro Shops inshore rod and reel combo in the Surf and Salt online tackle store.

If you can afford it, though, go with the Penn inshore saltwater fishing rod and reel combo. You won’t be disappointed, and those trout and redfish won't get away.

For many more free fishing articles see my blog A Dash of Salty and my website Surf and Salt

, Charlotte Fishing Examiner

Jeffrey Weeks is an award-winning North Carolina newspaper writer who writes about saltwater fishing and seafood cooking. He's been fishing North Carolina's lakes and coast for 35 years.

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