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Fishing Gear Setup Florida Red/Sheaphead from Kayak?

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So I am getting back into fishing after about 15 years. I have a kayak I will be fishing from, Malibu Stealth 14 and I’m 6 foot tall. I live on the Gulf Coast of Florida and plan on fishing the flats. Redfish and sheapshead will be my main goal. Maybe some flounder if possible, and some snook here and there.

What I am looking for is some setup advice. I hear Ugly stick is one of the better rods out there now. But would love to hear peoples opinions. I have around $125 to spend on a pole and reel. I know it is not a lot, as some setups I hear people spending $300+ on the rod/reel alone. It would be nice if I could get two combos for the $125.

Besides shrimp and other live bait, what are some good artificial lures to use?

What is the the recommendation for fishing line?

I need a good fishing kayak, recommend me one! (Read more inside) 10pts best answer?

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Ok, here is an overview. I want a kayak that a novice like me can handle but isn’t counted as a “newb” ‘yak. I want something that I can fish in the local bays and bayous. I plan to catch redfish and trout. I need something that is under $750 cuz I only have $380 collected right now :(. I need something that can store my tackle and some food maybe.

What’s a good kayak to buy for general fishing?

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(ponds, creeks, rivers, lakes, mabye some coastal fishing)
generally for bass, crappie, and on the coast redfish and flounder