|
Home | Forum | Online Store | Information | LJ Webcam | Gallery | Register | FAQ | Community | Calendar | Today's Posts | Search |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
03-31-2017, 11:05 AM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 46
|
What rod for a Torium 20?
|
03-31-2017, 12:31 PM | #2 |
donkey roper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pacific Beach
Posts: 968
|
Will you be fishing with mono, or with braided line?
|
03-31-2017, 12:36 PM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 65
|
A buddy of mine has a torium (not sure if its the 20 but I'm pretty sure it is) paired with a Phenix Abyss. I'll post the link. I believe its a 8" heavy
https://www.phenixrods.com/products/saltwater/abyss-2/ |
03-31-2017, 12:55 PM | #4 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 46
|
Braid. Good question. Thanks!
"Will you be fishing with mono, or with braided line?" |
03-31-2017, 01:28 PM | #5 |
Junior
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 10
|
I went with a Seeker 870-7' for my torium14 for live bait, and lighter jigs/flatfalls.
Running 50lb braid to 8' of 20-40lb flouro. Working great for 5/8-1oz hookup baits. Casts like a dream. Last edited by Warmurphy; 03-31-2017 at 01:31 PM. Reason: more info |
03-31-2017, 01:31 PM | #6 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 46
|
After studying the catalog at the link what you write makes sense. Thanks!
Quote:
|
|
03-31-2017, 03:16 PM | #7 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 46
|
Thanks! Any comment on length? I am wondering about 6' versus 7 or 8, what to consider in casting from a kayak seat.
|
03-31-2017, 03:38 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,526
|
I upgraded my wholes arsenal this year with show prices
I got classic calstar 870 , Phoenix , and also Shimano terez. All are similar in weight category. What's unique about the terez is how parabolic it is. This is a good characteristic for fly lining because the rod will set hook, as opposed to the reels drag setting hook when you throw the reel in gear after your initial strike. It will also absorb head shakes a lot better, greatly reducing the chance of pulling the hook. This being the case, it's supposed to be a good sea bass rod. I have not got my toad yet, but I've slayed a couple of winter grades with relative ease. As far as length , my preferences are 7' or 8'. I also got 8'6" for throwing jigs. 9' and larger seem awkward for me on kayak. This might not be the case on a Hobie PA.
|
04-01-2017, 05:08 AM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: San Diego
Posts: 115
|
I love my Seeker clasic series 6 1/2' 20 (30) 50 or seeker classic series 7' 20 (30) 40 for a squishier rod tip. Calstar 870c 15-40 is my 2nd favorite. I wouldn't buy a torium if that's what your intending, the new models suck!! The drags settings change at it's own will.
|
04-01-2017, 09:18 AM | #10 | |
Junior
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 10
|
Quote:
7' is about right for casting from a kayak I feel. I have used longer rods and they feel awkward. Shorter and your casting distance goes down a fair bit. Though if you are just dropping jigs that isn't an issue. Also good if you want to go out on the day boats. I think about all the other things you have to deal with when you have long rods along with just their intended use. The more functions you can get from a given setup on a kayak the better off in my book. |
|
04-01-2017, 09:49 AM | #11 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 46
|
|
04-01-2017, 09:53 AM | #12 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 46
|
Re new Torium: that would be frustrating! Mine is far from new. :-)
I'm seeing a pattern with the suggestions from you and others that is helping this make a lot more sense. Thanks! Quote:
|
|
04-01-2017, 09:58 AM | #13 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 46
|
Can you be more specific about which Phenix, Terez? All three manufacturers make quality rods but there's a lot in the different blanks. Thanks!
Quote:
|
|
04-01-2017, 08:28 PM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ventura, CA
Posts: 376
|
If your hard on gear...Ugly Stick...medium on gear Graftech...want the cherry goods...Calstar. Depends on your budget...but if your running that reel...you like nice action. Keep that puppy safe laughing and landing. I fish 7-8' rods...mostly 20-40 or 20-50 set ups. Braid with Floro leaders.
|
04-03-2017, 08:49 AM | #15 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 46
|
Nice comments. Thanks! I TRY not to be that hard on gear, LOL. I originally asked the question because I was wondering about balancing the weight/size of the reel to the rod. You can tell things like quality of parts--butt, grip, reel seat, guides, blank--from reading, and craftsmanship shows up in price. Feel, though, to me is a hands-on experience issue, considering, of course, how the set up will be used. So many possibilities... :-)
Quote:
|
|
|
|