A front drag is smoother and has a better adjustable range, rear drag are prone to seizing due to corrosion.
a bait runner is useful for float and other types of bait fishing
PJ
A 6-12lb rod about 8ft
A medium heavy spiining rod about 9ft.
That should cover most inshore smaller species such as Bass, Bream, Plaice, whiting, wrasse etc
PJ
Rob,
Good to hear youre enjoying the plotter,
As you discover it's various functions and their usages, it would be good to hear about them on here.
Some of us have either forgotten them or never spent the time learning out about them in the first place
PJ
Welcome Andrew,
If you plan to fly fish for that double figure bass get an open boat,
A fold up canopy gives you the option for a little protection against the elements
PJ