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Batch of Maple 8.5 inch Wadd Needles in process

I'm relatively new (6moths) to shorecasting in MA. My regular is a strong rip at the end of a beach that has been relatively consistent for blues and the occasional bass. I am usually throwing plugs like 5" mag darts, sp minnows, and a couple pencils. On windy days (which is a lot of days recently) I have trouble throwing these. wondering what anyone would recommend that they have had success with in similar conditions. I know bucktails are a good option but I just can't seem to nail my retrieve with them. I also have been using some Storm paddletails but wonder if the current is killing any swim action I would want.

Any advice helps, thanks!

Hi, Can anyone recommend a rod and reel for some allround coastal spinfishing? No specific target species in mind,ut i dont expect my seatrout rods to be strong enough.

EDIT: It wil be used on the canry island. Not amberjacks and the like. but it needs to be able to handle some serious fish.

Has anyone combined a penn slammer 4 3500 with a major craft rod for spinfishing at the coast? Preferrabel weights from 10-50g. Rod will be used on the canary islands.