halibut rod

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

If your budget is around $100 I would check out a Shimano Teramar, $170 GLoomis BBR series, a Phenix is gonna cost you at least $220.

^^^^^^What he said^^^^^^

Personally, I think the Sealine 20 is a little heavy for halibut fishing, more so if you're going to hold the rod in your hands while fishing. Currently, I'm using Teramar rods and I love them for this type of fishing, they have super fast reaction and have the bend that's needed to control the head shakes that Greg mentioned.

When I started halibut fishing I was using gear that I knew was to heavy for that style of fishing but because that's all I had I didn't have a choice, I gradually worked my way down to lighter rods but what helped most was the fact that I switch to smaller reels. One thing to keep in mind when you're halibut fishing is that they will not run like a wsb or a yellow, they will simply fight their way to get back to the bottom where they feel safe, if they make a run they won't spool you.

Anyway, here's what I use.


Reel:Shimano Cardiff 400A
Rod: Teramar
TMC-X76MH
Power: Med Heavy
Action: Extra Fast

Shimano Castaic CA-200...this is a bass reel but it works great for hali's
TMC-X76M
Power: Medium
Action: Super Fast

Whatever you use....good luck!

[William Novotny]

Thanks for all if your input and experience guys. On the reel, I'm currently using a shimano Calcutta 250 and its great for halibut. The only reason for the switch was because I wanted to double this setup as a rockfish setup and the line capacity on the Calcutta sucks.I've never been fatigued from holding my rod all day but you guys have given me some things to consider. I have a medium fast action Fenwick but its only 6"6'. My other Fenwick is 7"6' but fast action and the one I'm currently using that is a bit stiff for my . Maybe I'll try the shorter rod for now till I can put some more cash together. The terimar sounds like its got a good following and I love shimano.

[William Novotny]

Thanks for all if your input and experience guys. On the reel, I'm currently using a shimano Calcutta 250 and its great for halibut. The only reason for the switch was because I wanted to double this setup as a rockfish setup and the line capacity on the Calcutta sucks.I've never been fatigued from holding my rod all day but you guys have given me some things to consider. I have a medium fast action Fenwick but its only 6"6'. My other Fenwick is 7"6' but fast action and the one I'm currently using that is a bit stiff for my . Maybe I'll try the shorter rod for now till I can put some more cash together. The terimar sounds like its got a good following and I love shimano.

[andrewtp]

I like the teramars too, I fish a 7'6" m. Also consider the Graftech inshore at turners, great rods that can handle I have a 8 ft M but would be a H in most other brands, you might want to look at the Light power. Guys at turners have pulled in yt and school size tuna on the M.

[kayakhunter]

Sent you a PM William.

[William Novotny]

Got it Brian.