As bad as it was if you measure success in how large the fish are, I took my 6.5' spinning rod and Mitchell 300 to fish bait. Supposed to refill the bait tank every night. Since days were slow, I used a hook, no weight, and a live anchovy. Got into mackerel, bonito, and a yellowtail or two. Only a couple pounds each but they pulled like heck. At the end of the rip the line had been stretched so much that it just snapped easily. If I ever go back, a flyrod comes along.