Sanibel Fl.should I bring rods or buy in Fl.?

[dave s]

It's a lot easier and cheaper to buy some inexpensive rods when you get there.
My multi piece rods cost $100s each and I only use them when flying to a country that doesn't readily sell tackle.
I'd bring my own reels though and some terminal tackle.
I'd suggest getting a lighter spinner to catch bait, throw small lures and shrimp. And a heavier rod to throw out live bait and chunks; if you're fishing the beaches you'll catch Spanish Macks, Jacks, Sharks, and maybe Snook and Tarpon.
At the jetties/passes liveline shrimp or small live fish near the bottom and cast lures for the Macks.