Need a Rod/Reel recommendation

[Jigman13]

It all depends on budget and how sloppy you'll be getting. Are you casually fishing or planning to aggressively surf fish? The reels mentioned will all serve their purpose but keep in mind one dunk in the briny drink and you'll be grating cheese as you turn the handle. Penns are easily serviced. Shimanos are buttery smooth but cannot withstand a salty beating without proper maintenance and upkeep. I've used both to the point of no return and they lasted years catching many fish. None held a candle to my van Staal. A USA made van Staal.

They're heavy. They're winches. But they're sealed and can take a military grade beating. Get a 150 bailed or bailess if you can afford it. You can put it on a variety of different rods. Not sure I'd surf shark fish with it though. Doesn't have the line capacity.