What kind and size Halibut rod do you use. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 09-30-2013, 09:10 PM

Sure you can use any ol rod and catch halibut...and ugly sticks have caught alot of fish. But i believe in using good gear or the best you can reasonably afford. Me and greg were discussing this very topic recently. What he wants in a rod is different from what i want in a rod, and im sure what you want might be different too. Personally i want a rod that has a lite enough tip to detect bites, soft enough not to pull hooks and has enough backbone to really pull if you have to. That rod for me is a calstar 800xl or xlc.

Grafighters are the shit!

Greg uses gloomis rods not sure what number but they are very good rods too. His rods are alot lighter than mine, and it works out great for him as we all know...

Treat youself to some good gear. You are obviously going to get alot of use out of it, so its going to be worth it.

Deamon · 10-01-2013, 04:29 AM

Calm down Matt...must've been just a simple oversight not being mentioned. I'm sure Jorge is telling you the same. We're all interested in your opinion too chopped liver.

todd one · 10-01-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Sure you can use any ol rod and catch halibut...and ugly sticks have caught alot of fish. But i believe in using good gear or the best you can reasonably afford. Me and greg were discussing this very topic recently. What he wants in a rod is different from what i want in a rod, and im sure what you want might be different too. Personally i want a rod that has a lite enough tip to detect bites, soft enough not to pull hooks and has enough backbone to really pull if you have to. That rod for me is a calstar 800xl or xlc.

Grafighters are the shit!

Greg uses gloomis rods not sure what number but they are very good rods too. His rods are alot lighter than mine, and it works out great for him as we all know...

Treat youself to some good gear. You are obviously going to get alot of use out of it, so its going to be worth it.

ful-rac, thank you. I know nothing about rod. You gave me somewhere to start looking. Do you have any video

ful-rac · 10-01-2013, 02:17 PM

Sure! The 800xlc has the cork handle in the video.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP3bphUOLO0

Linglifter · 10-01-2013, 04:21 PM

Just picked up a Shimano terez 3-50 7.6. Seems to be a good all around rod it should be able to handle the slobs around here.

todd one · 10-01-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Linglifter

Just picked up a Shimano terez 3-50 7.6. Seems to be a good all around rod it should be able to handle the slobs around here.

I'm not sure what that is, I'm sure it's nice though. I might take a look at that too. Did you ever find the fish finder?

todd one · 10-01-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Sure! The 800xlc has the cork handle in the video.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP3bphUOLO0

Nice video Tony. Thanks for sharing. I see Jorge out there with you. I would like to get out there with you guys one of these days.

GregAndrew · 10-01-2013, 05:00 PM

Todd, I use a G Loomis 964C 8' rated at 12-25. They also make a 904C which is rated the same with a 7'6" length. Like Tony said, what is best for you will depend on your preferences and style. I suggest you stay in the range of Medium Light Power with Fast tip to Medium Power with a Moderate tip. You don't want to overpower Halibut, and you need to account for headshakes. Check out this article for reference.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/guides/rodselection.html

Old Man in the Sea · 10-01-2013, 05:11 PM

I LOVE TONY'S VIDEO OF HALIBUT CARNAGE - I HAVE WATCHED IT ABOUT 7 TIMES

todd one · 10-01-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Todd, I use a G Loomis 964C 8' rated at 12-25. They also make a 904C which is rated the same with a 7'6" length. Like Tony said, what is best for you will depend on your preferences and style. I suggest you stay in the range of Medium Light Power with Fast tip to Medium Power with a Moderate tip. You don't want to overpower Halibut, and you need to account for headshakes. Check out this article for reference.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/guides/rodselection.html

Thanks for the tips Greg. I will take all of that into consideration when I purchase a rod. Keep the killer video coming. I lost my first 30ish Halibut. After I watched and learned from your videos, the next time I hook into one, he was mine. Thank you.

jorluivil · 10-01-2013, 09:40 PM

Greg, Tony, Me....... We all use different types of rods with different types of line with different types of reels with different results, of the three I probably have the cheapest of the rods and reels. Don't be afraid to go lighter on your gear, bigger isn't always better and as you have read julie is a perfect example of this. After realizing What my rods and reels can handle I use them for everything from rock fishing to wsb, yt and of course halibut. Go with What feels good in your hand and not with What everyone else is using.

flemdogg · 10-01-2013, 06:22 PM

Halibut carnage was dope

09-30-2013, 09:10 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Sure you can use any ol rod and catch halibut...and ugly sticks have caught alot of fish. But i believe in using good gear or the best you can reasonably afford. Me and greg were discussing this very topic recently. What he wants in a rod is different from what i want in a rod, and im sure what you want might be different too. Personally i want a rod that has a lite enough tip to detect bites, soft enough not to pull hooks and has enough backbone to really pull if you have to. That rod for me is a calstar 800xl or xlc. Grafighters are the shit! Greg uses gloomis rods not sure what number but they are very good rods too. His rods are alot lighter than mine, and it works out great for him as we all know... Treat youself to some good gear. You are obviously going to get alot of use out of it, so its going to be worth it. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-01-2013, 04:29 AM	#2
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Calm down Matt...must've been just a simple oversight not being mentioned. I'm sure Jorge is telling you the same. We're all interested in your opinion too chopped liver. __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

10-01-2013, 02:17 PM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Sure! The 800xlc has the cork handle in the video.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP3bphUOLO0 __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-01-2013, 09:40 PM	#11
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Greg, Tony, Me....... We all use different types of rods with different types of line with different types of reels with different results, of the three I probably have the cheapest of the rods and reels. Don't be afraid to go lighter on your gear, bigger isn't always better and as you have read julie is a perfect example of this. After realizing What my rods and reels can handle I use them for everything from rock fishing to wsb, yt and of course halibut. Go with What feels good in your hand and not with What everyone else is using. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-01-2013, 04:21 PM	#5
Linglifter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San diego Posts: 166	Just picked up a Shimano terez 3-50 7.6. Seems to be a good all around rod it should be able to handle the slobs around here.

10-01-2013, 05:00 PM	#8
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Todd, I use a G Loomis 964C 8' rated at 12-25. They also make a 904C which is rated the same with a 7'6" length. Like Tony said, what is best for you will depend on your preferences and style. I suggest you stay in the range of Medium Light Power with Fast tip to Medium Power with a Moderate tip. You don't want to overpower Halibut, and you need to account for headshakes. Check out this article for reference. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/guides/rodselection.html

10-01-2013, 05:11 PM	#9
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	I LOVE TONY'S VIDEO OF HALIBUT CARNAGE - I HAVE WATCHED IT ABOUT 7 TIMES

10-01-2013, 06:22 PM	#12
flemdogg Island Blood Join Date: May 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 237	Halibut carnage was dope