I'm heading out for some Surf fishing for stripers on Friday. I've don this a few times and know there getting big fish right now. Were going on the Calfornia Dawn, I've never been on this boat but I know the Skipper "James Smith" knows what he's doing. Have any of you been on his boat? My real question is what gear to bring. I'm bringing my normal Halibut rod with a Catala 300, but I'd like to get some Stripers on my new Castaic reel, since we'll be tossing weightless Anchovies. Do you guys think the Castaic can handle a 25lb Striper.

Thanks, Jerry