Rod selection help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 04-23-2015, 08:33 AM

If its a dedicated halibut rod you might want
some thing with a fast taper, not fast action.
This will give a softer tip to handle head shakes
But still have lifting power near the back. A
7' 15-30 or 20-40 graphite rod would be my go to.
I like seeker black steels. If you want extra
sensitivity go with braid. But with braid you
definitely want s softer rod. Mike

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04-23-2015, 08:33 AM	#9
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	If its a dedicated halibut rod you might want some thing with a fast taper, not fast action. This will give a softer tip to handle head shakes But still have lifting power near the back. A 7' 15-30 or 20-40 graphite rod would be my go to. I like seeker black steels. If you want extra sensitivity go with braid. But with braid you definitely want s softer rod. Mike