hello everybody, new to florida, new to sharking

Well, I just moved to the ft myers area from new jersey.

I grew up on a small freshwater lake so I fished a lot when I was younger but my dad passed away when I was 13 and ever since then I put all the fishing on the back burner since I only really fished with him.

I have I would say some 30 year old surf rods I inherited, one ugly stick 6 foot tall, one unknown 8 foot and another 12 foot, with Penn jigmaster reels.

I said what the hell and hit captiva beach this past Tuesday the 28th with a small rig I picked up on the way, I ended up catching a 4 foot hammerhead. Needless to say I was pumped my first shark attempt ever and within the first hour I cast out I had a shark.

But, as I said I am very new to the hobby and have little idea what equipment I need. I have spent lots of time Googling it and I have a wish list.

I want to buy at least one heavy duty setup new, and build a small army of rods as I gain knowledge.

I would rather have overkill then inadequate.

So, what I'm asking you guys (the experts) is what do I need to reel in the big ones.

I want to go with a 12/0 reel , that's all I know.

And as embarrassed as I am to admit... I have no idea what tackle to use or rigging or anything. I have never surf fished also, so any pointers on that would be great also ha

I would love to meet up with some of you guys and join in on the fishing and take in any advice like a sponge

Thanks everyone!