Best Rod and Reel Setup For Rock Cod?

[daperrin]

Originally Posted by AlwaysFishing

Dave,
My go to set is the Okuma PCH Custom 7' 20-50lbs rod and the Penn FTHII15LW. I initially got the Penn FTHII25NSD because I wanted the fast retrieval rate of 42" per revolution but I found it be too much work without the level wind when fishing deep water. I primarily use the FTHII15LW even though it only have 30" per revolution of retrieval rate. I'd go with the FTHII25NSD if you don't need level wind. Both hold a ton of lines so they will work for rock fish. This is what works best for me and the combo was very affordable.

-Quang

Thanks Quang. I'll definitely consider the LW as this will probably be for my nephews and 'guest' I bring along that don't have a lot of patience. I have the Fathom 15SD at this point for myself and love it.