Ricky, without reading your reply, as it was a bit too late, I actually got a AVET 2speed reel and calstar rod setup. I also took Col Smiths coffee grinder and phoenix rod. Caught my first yellowtail on the spinning rod and reel setup (shimano reel and phoenix rod). Everyone on the boat was telling me no way in hell it would happen. Used a mint green iron, as the tady 45s werent going deep enough. We caught roughly 15-20 yellowtail, lost 5 more and tons of nice salmon grouper. Also used the new setup and it was amazing. Thanks again!

Kevin