What is a good rod and reel setup for tarpon fishing?

all set-ups will bring in tarpon, but the real deal is fly fishing for them. unless you will be fishing tarpon exclusively you should buy a rod and reel that you can use for your most often type of fishing. Spinning rods will cast much further if you don't fly fish. Use a 7-8 foot medium heavy one piece rod with a medium large to large reel you can use any line from 8 on up but I would use a four foot 20 pound fluorocarbon leader tied on with a surgeons knot. You can't throw heavy baits it will spook them upon entry so baitcasters are out.