halibut rod

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

I'm getting a sealine 20 this Sunday thanks to a board member giving me the hookup of the century. Just want to get some opinions on what style rod ypu would pair it with for halibut and rockfish. There are alot of preferences when it comes to halibut rods. I recently switched from a medium action rod with alot of bend and went with a stiffer Fenwick on the advice of another guy but its not really working for me. I've lost a few good ones due to head shakes that I feel would have been fine if I had a little more flex to absorb it. Any is appreciated.

depends where your fishing them. in the harbors and bays, an 8ft Med power, Med./fast action rod with 30lb braid and 15lb leader would be ideal. fishing deep and open water AND doubling as a rockfish rod... try an Ugly stik tiger light. Fast action Med power and use 30 or 40lb braid mainline and 25lb floro leader. the fast action and braid will let you see and feel everything thats going on.

if your bouncing rigs, i've noticed people like an 8ft Med/hvy power glass or composite rod with a more parabolic bend to it to keep constant pressure on the line and let the weight bounce up and down.